Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for forest fire
Noun
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Firefighters were dispatched to a report of a brush fire on I-95 South between Exits 19 and 18 around 12:21 p.m. on Friday, according to Assistant Chief Brian Meadows of the Westport Fire Department.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
8 Aug. 2025 -
Ronnie Villanueva, the Los Angeles Fire Department’s interim chief, told The Times that his firefighters were on high alert for brush fires after months of light rainfall left heaps of dry vegetation ready to serve as kindling.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 July 2025
Noun
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Kravitz said Swift had generously invited the mother-daughter duo to stay in her home during the evacuations caused by the L.A. wildfires in January.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
13 Aug. 2025
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Republicans, at the time, worried the move would upset the Trump administration and result in ramifications for California, such as the loss of federal aid for issues like wildfire recovery.—
Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Oc Register,
13 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Native Americans saw the Milky Way as the path of their braves rising into heaven, with bright stars like Vega and Altair representing campfires along the way.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
28 July 2025
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In addition to the morning paddle, participants will explore the Riverview Farmstead’s limestone house and timber frame barn, learn about local birds, and enjoy hot dogs and s’mores around a campfire, the forest district said.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
15 July 2025
Noun
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But also just a touch ironic — like a man handing out fire safety pamphlets while carelessly flipping burgers over a bonfire on his porch.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Aug. 2025
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It’s designed for the discerning drinker who’d like their mezcal a little less bonfire, a little more mineral.—
Lela London,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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“Forest fire.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forest%20fire. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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