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as in inferno
a destructive burning
a number of suspicious fires in the neighborhood recently
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as in intensity
depth of feeling
had she the fire in her heart that a run for the White House requires?
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as in ordeal
a test of faith, patience, or strength
asked to be sent to the front lines, as he was eager to prove himself in the fire of battle
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as in to stimulate
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 to sack
to let go from office, service, or employment
fired the secretary for incompetence
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as in to throw
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 to burn
to set (something) on fire
lit some kindling before attempting to fire the logs
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as in to provoke
to rouse to strong feeling or action
the dynamic speaker fired up the audience as no one had previously done
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Recent Examples of fire
Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 23 Sep. 2025
Even still, at some point, the fire has to be quenched.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Jennifer Rodriguez, Kansas City Star, 24 Sep. 2025
Kimmel had, look, he was fired.
—Luciana Lopez, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Its central relationship compels, its side characters are rizz-y, and the writing is fire.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 23 Sep. 2025
Even still, at some point, the fire has to be quenched.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Verb
What started as a bathroom break ended with shots being fired and a deputy being investigated in Ohio, officials say.
—Jennifer Rodriguez, Kansas City Star, 24 Sep. 2025
Kimmel had, look, he was fired.
—Luciana Lopez, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fire
Noun
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The two fires combined into an inferno following months of drought amid a winter nearly devoid of snow.—
Colleen Slevin,
Twin Cities,
24 Sep. 2025
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The rain, along with a phalanx of firefighters, wasn’t enough to stop the inferno that resulted.—
Tony Sachs,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Their relative sizes and intensities also have an influence.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
27 Sep. 2025
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Higher doses can increase the likelihood and intensity of next-day side effects.—
Maggie O'Neill,
Verywell Health,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In her new book, Priscilla Presley recounts an allegedly harrowing ordeal her late daughter dealt with after quitting Scientology, Page Six first reported.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
25 Sep. 2025
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But as his ordeal becomes public, people are quick to judge him.—
Marta Balaga,
Variety,
25 Sep. 2025
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In Houston, home to one of the largest Vietnamese communities stateside, second- and third-generation cooks embrace tradition and experimentation with equal enthusiasm.—
Bao Ong,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Sep. 2025
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That enthusiasm has translated into higher-than-expected demand for the handheld, forcing Lenovo to cancel some preorders.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
23 Sep. 2025
Noun
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With games against the lowly Jets and Panthers on the horizon, Dallas has only so many shots to get right before the gauntlet of the November and December slate arrives.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 Sep. 2025
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Granted, Pearl-Cohn and East Nashville have played gauntlet schedules that are significantly more difficult than their Metro counterparts.—
Tyler Palmateer,
Nashville Tennessean,
20 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Rather than distracting from the acting, the animation also only enhances the heightened emotions of adolescence.—
James Factora,
Them.,
26 Sep. 2025
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Getting better one day at a time Chang said Kevin was admitted to the CNS Fort Worth clinic in May 2023 in a challenging condition, unable to walk, and struggling to talk and process his emotions.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
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For the unfamiliar, the dessert is almost a cross between a crustless pecan pie and an apple crisp.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
26 Sep. 2025
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Kyna is also a member of the Smith County High flag football and cross country teams.—
Andy Humbles,
Nashville Tennessean,
26 Sep. 2025
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Inside, the boots feature a comfort EVA insole and a plush faux fur lining for coziness and warmth.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
27 Sep. 2025
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The golden liqueur plays off the spirit like sun off snow, bringing some herbal warmth through the bracing chill.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
27 Sep. 2025
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“Fire.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fire. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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