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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
Stephanie Kuzydym, The Courier-Journal, 27 July 2025
Colbert's isn't the only talk show that has come under fire from the political sphere.
—EW.com, 26 July 2025
David Brennan, ABC News, 6 Aug. 2025
Last month, President Donald Trump fired the opening salvo of the 2026 midterms by calling on Texas lawmakers to redraw that state’s electoral maps to further advantage Republicans and help keep Republicans in the House.
—Daniel Brennan, Baltimore Sun, 6 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Based on employee interviews, investigators also found conflicting accounts of fire preparedness within the plant, which has already experienced some fires.
—Stephanie Kuzydym, The Courier-Journal, 27 July 2025
Colbert's isn't the only talk show that has come under fire from the political sphere.
—EW.com, 26 July 2025
Verb
In July, Russia set a new monthly record for long-range attacks on Ukraine, per data from the Ukrainian air force, firing 6,443 drones and missiles into the country.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 6 Aug. 2025
Last month, President Donald Trump fired the opening salvo of the 2026 midterms by calling on Texas lawmakers to redraw that state’s electoral maps to further advantage Republicans and help keep Republicans in the House.
—Daniel Brennan, Baltimore Sun, 6 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fire
Noun
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Taylor Swift poured tanks of gasoline on social media, struck a match and lit the internet in an inferno of excitement.—
Bryan West,
The Tennessean,
13 Aug. 2025
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It is not yet known whether the person died in the inferno or drowned.—
Escher Walcott,
People.com,
20 July 2025
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Cuomo would also have to demonstrate to the public how detrimental a Mamdani win would be to New York City and the Democratic Party, and deliver a higher level of intensity and passion in his messaging.—
Tom Rogers,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Aug. 2025
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La Costa’s group fitness classes span everything from yoga, spin, and Pilates to power boxing, high intensity interval training, and cardiovascular boot camp.—
Joe Yogerst,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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What seemed to be several employees were recorded anxiously monitoring the ordeal.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Barnea worried that some of Israel’s best soldiers and spies would be killed or taken hostage, a nightmare for Israelis already deeply pained by the ordeal of Israeli hostages held by Hamas in Gaza since the attack of Oct. 7, 2023.—
Yossi Melman,
ProPublica,
7 Aug. 2025
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Institutional enthusiasm for digital assets is rising, and the U.S. regulatory climate has grown friendlier, even as the economics of mining face more pressure from bitcoin’s quadrennial halving.—
Becca Bratcher,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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The market has been buoyed by a strong corporate earnings season and undeterred investor enthusiasm about AI.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
15 Aug. 2025
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The event saw the former MVP coach and mentor service members in football drills such as the 40-yard dash, broad jump, three-cone shuttle, receiving gauntlet and the QB arm challenge.—
DJ Siddiqi,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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Across one horrible, no good, very bad day, McClane crosses paths with shop owner Zeus Carver (Jackson), who's forced to join McClane for a gauntlet of mind-bending riddles and death-defying jaunts across the city.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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Find the quotes that capture raw emotion, then talk your offer through in simple language.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The genre-bending rapper, who has long been revered for blending vulnerability and raw emotion into his music, is now offering an unflinching account of the mental health battles and drug addiction that nearly cost him his life—even at the height of his fame.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Shark Robot Vacuum and Mop Among the pack, this Shark invention stands out as a cross between a vacuum cleaner and a mop.—
Izzy Baskette,
People.com,
10 Aug. 2025
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Madigan's ghoulish persona appears to be a cross between a Golden Girl and Pennywise the clown, but is actually a witch.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
9 Aug. 2025
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There's no better way to fill your home with warmth and coziness than burning candles.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Aug. 2025
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Chinese entrepreneur Edison Deng is out to find new ways to tap that sprawling market by combining the warmth of a raising pet with the convenience of cutting-edge consumer electronics.—
Russell Flannery,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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“Fire.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fire. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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