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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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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
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At least three people have died and thousands have fled their homes as wildfires spread across southern Europe.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
13 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The whiskey features aromas of toasted grain, campfire smoke, caramel, and a hint of citrus.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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Charms The final part of a Gunslinger's arsenal is charms, which can be equipped at campfires to gain a variety of passive effects.—
Oliver Brandt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Aug. 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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