FIRING (UP) Synonyms: 63 Similar and Opposite Words

firing (up)

verb

Definition of firing (up)

present participle of fire (up)

as in provoking

to rouse to strong feeling or action the dynamic speaker fired up the audience as no one had previously done

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From this format emerges the tacit thesis that the Bicentennial cultural activities excelled at provoking critical, imaginative reflections on America’s past and future from artmakers and from ordinary citizens alike.

— Anna Kornbluh, ARTnews.com, 7 Oct. 2026
This year, the event will once again feature panels, thought-provoking conversations, roundtables, networking opportunities and activations, along with the celebrated Billboard En Vivo performances.

— Sigal Ratner-Arias, Billboard, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of provoking

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Bealls is launching its first national ad campaign, encouraging shoppers to rediscover the idea of a treasure hunt for the holiday season.

— Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026
While Antetokounmpo is still trying to get used to the Heat’s up-tempo style, the offensive results have already been encouraging this preseason.

— Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of encouraging

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The team also gave the muscle a workout, stimulating it with light for 15 minutes a day at two pulses per second.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 3 Oct. 2026
Head spas are credited with cleansing the scalp, stimulating blood flow, strengthening hair follicles and lowering stress and anxiety.

— Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of stimulating

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The story centers on two ex-lovers who come back into each other’s lives after spending decades apart, only to find old feelings stirring with messy and mixed results.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026
Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until browned all over and just cooked through, 3–4 minutes more.

— Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of stirring

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