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as in launched
to cause (a projectile) to be driven forward with force
police officers firing rubber bullets
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as in stimulated
to give life, vigor, or spirit to
a school outing to the natural history museum fired his imagination, and he grew up to become an eminent paleontologist
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as in sacked
to let go from office, service, or employment
fired the secretary for incompetence
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as in threw
to send through the air especially with a quick forward motion of the arm
fired a pass to the running back
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as in burnt
to set (something) on fire
lit some kindling before attempting to fire the logs
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Recent Examples of fired
Sorry, there is zero scandal, and no one is getting fired or filing for divorce.
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Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2025
Frank Reich was fired in Carolina after just one win in 11 games, but the rest are all at interesting points in their tenures.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 30 Sep. 2025
Dan Mullen had been doing TV and hadn’t done any college coaching since being fired from Florida in 2021.
—David Ubben, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
According to Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara, the shooter approached the outside of the church building in the morning and fired inside toward the children sitting in pews.
—James Powel, USA Today, 24 Sep. 2025
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Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2025
Frank Reich was fired in Carolina after just one win in 11 games, but the rest are all at interesting points in their tenures.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 30 Sep. 2025
Dan Mullen had been doing TV and hadn’t done any college coaching since being fired from Florida in 2021.
—David Ubben, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
According to Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara, the shooter approached the outside of the church building in the morning and fired inside toward the children sitting in pews.
—James Powel, USA Today, 24 Sep. 2025
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The initiative was launched following the death of Katie Abraham, a 20-year-old Illinois College student killed in a hit-and-run.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Earlier this year, the firm appointed former CIA Director Petraeus, who joined KKR in 2013, as chair of its Middle East operations and launched a dedicated investment team led by Julian Barratt-Due.—
Emma Graham,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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In swift succession, the story was first reported by Fox News, then confirmed by Treasury Secretary Brandon Beach, and then blasted out by the White House and its Rapid Response 47 social media handle.—
Josh Meyer,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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By the 56th minute, Juventus were ahead after Francisco Conceicao blasted home following a misplaced pass from Dani Parejo.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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But dogs still need ways to burn off energy and stay mentally stimulated.—
Kelsey Monstrola,
USA Today,
5 Sep. 2025
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For example, one study found that breast cancer cell growth was stimulated by low concentrations of genistein and inhibited by higher concentrations.—
Jocelyn Solis-Moreira,
Flow Space,
3 Sep. 2025
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Darnold wasn’t sacked, which is a credit to the quarterback and his offensive line.—
Michael-Shawn Dugar,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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Tua Tagovailoa was sacked three times, two of which was given up by starting rookie left guard Jonah Savaiinaea, and occasionally moved off his spot by pressure.—
Omar Kelly
Updated October 5,
Miami Herald,
5 Oct. 2025
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Carr has barely attempted 30 passes in three games, but threw only 12 in a blowout win over Purdue.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
2 Oct. 2025
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In response, Clarkson burst into laughter and threw her hands in the air, as if she were absolved of her grief.—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
2 Oct. 2025
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The debris flow landslides hurled chunks of railroad tracks, houses and hazardous material into the river.—
Rolando Arrieta,
NPR,
29 Sep. 2025
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Insults were hurled at McIlroy with such ferocity that his playing partner Shane Lowry had to be held back from going over the ropes to get at the fans.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
28 Sep. 2025
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Church member Greg Mikat was shot three times, according to the GoFundMe his sister has organized, sustaining injuries to his leg and chest and remains hospitalized, after confronting the gunman.—
Georgea Kovanis,
Freep.com,
5 Oct. 2025
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Season 1 was about the 1989 murder of Cash Box chart director Kevin Hughes, who was shot to death on 16th Avenue South in what is known as Music Row.—
Keith Sharon,
Nashville Tennessean,
5 Oct. 2025
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Squash purées can add a velvety texture and earthy flavors to shaken and stirred drinks mixed with tequila, rum, or bourbon.—
Essence,
Essence,
29 Sep. 2025
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Equal parts gin, Campari, sweet vermouth, stirred and served with an orange peel garnish.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
27 Sep. 2025
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“Fired.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fired. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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