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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 burned
to set (something) on fire
lit some kindling before attempting to fire the logs
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Recent Examples of fired
Tijuana Mayor Ismael Burgueño said at the time that the officer was immediately fired.
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Alexandra Mendoza, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 May 2026
But Fox executives, reportedly frustrated with her many absences, fired her from the film in June.
—Rachel Syme, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
When shots were fired, hundreds of attendees ducked under tables or took cover inside the ballroom before being evacuated, and the event was subsequently postponed.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2026
Trump then called for Kimmel to be fired next after it was announced that Stephen Colbert’s stint at Late Night would come to a close, but ABC has made no moves to axe Jimmy Kimmel Live!
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 27 Apr. 2026
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Alexandra Mendoza, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 May 2026
But Fox executives, reportedly frustrated with her many absences, fired her from the film in June.
—Rachel Syme, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
When shots were fired, hundreds of attendees ducked under tables or took cover inside the ballroom before being evacuated, and the event was subsequently postponed.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2026
Trump then called for Kimmel to be fired next after it was announced that Stephen Colbert’s stint at Late Night would come to a close, but ABC has made no moves to axe Jimmy Kimmel Live!
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 27 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fired
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Last week, a group of Spirit’s former employees and fans launched an online campaign to buy the airline.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
11 May 2026
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Torres launched a shot in nearly the identical spot as Copeland for a two-run homer and Hagerty was on its way to Fort Myers.—
Chris Hays,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 May 2026
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The Huskies loaded the bases again, and senior Jalin Copeland blasted a towering grand slam to left-center field.—
Chris Hays,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 May 2026
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Earlier this week the United Nations blasted Israel over its strikes killing healthcare workers, saying the World Health Organization has recorded 151 such attacks resulting in 103 deaths and 230 injuries.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
9 May 2026
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When people spend long periods in activities that require very little mental effort, those pathways may not be stimulated in the same way.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
6 Apr. 2026
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The induced impact of our cast and crew spending along with the workers along the supply chain in turn stimulated even more economic growth.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
20 Mar. 2026
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Starmer sacked Mandelson last September after a trove of emails revealed the depth of his ties with Epstein.—
Elizabeth Piper,
USA Today,
7 May 2026
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Three months later, the city sacked the police and fire chiefs, announcing the decision late on a Friday.—
John Aguilar,
Denver Post,
4 May 2026
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Mikal Bridges grabbed the offensive rebound and threw it out to Jalen Brunson.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
5 May 2026
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As Molina learned, the collection belonged to the late Julia Juarez, a member of the Rhythm-Aires, a trio of teenage Chicanas from Azusa who threw parties in the early ’50s.—
Oliver Wang,
Los Angeles Times,
4 May 2026
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Two students at the North Crowley 9th Grade Campus were burned Thursday, May 7, in an altercation.—
Maven Navarro,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 May 2026
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Firefighters found the the victim’s badly burned body in the back of the house, according to FDNY.—
Julian Roberts-Grmela,
New York Daily News,
8 May 2026
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During another act of vandalism, the suspects hurled an egg at a home, officials said.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
6 May 2026
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In 1773, Bostonians disguised as Mohawks hurled hundreds of chests of British tea into the ocean.—
Daniel Immerwahr,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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Barrett shot a 1-under 69, tying for fourth place with Oliver Clark of Baltimore and Charlie Hanson of Manakin Sabot, Virginia.—
Edward Lee,
Baltimore Sun,
7 May 2026
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Peters then stood up and shot the alligator repeatedly, and Morales joined in again and also shot the animal repeatedly, video posted on X shows.—
Angie DiMichele,
Sun Sentinel,
6 May 2026
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“Fired.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fired. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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