as in to burn
to set (something) on fire
tried using newspapers as kindling to ignite the logs in the fireplace
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Recent Examples of ignite
The footage teases high-octane action, sharp dialogue, and moments designed to ignite audience reactions.
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 7 Mar. 2026
New York City police said suspicious devices were ignited Saturday during clashing protests outside Gracie Mansion, the official residence of Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Manhattan's Upper East Side.
—Andrew Ramos, CBS News, 7 Mar. 2026
Saturday evening, the NYPD was still investigating if the devices were merely smoke bombs or actual explosive that didn’t ignite, Tisch said.
—Rebecca White, New York Daily News, 7 Mar. 2026
And with electrons flying at full bore, the furious single-seater promises to keep igniting the record books into embers and ashes.
—New Atlas, 6 Mar. 2026
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 7 Mar. 2026
New York City police said suspicious devices were ignited Saturday during clashing protests outside Gracie Mansion, the official residence of Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Manhattan's Upper East Side.
—Andrew Ramos, CBS News, 7 Mar. 2026
Saturday evening, the NYPD was still investigating if the devices were merely smoke bombs or actual explosive that didn’t ignite, Tisch said.
—Rebecca White, New York Daily News, 7 Mar. 2026
And with electrons flying at full bore, the furious single-seater promises to keep igniting the record books into embers and ashes.
—New Atlas, 6 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ignite
Verb
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Many works of Georges Méliès are even believed to have been burned as the original negatives, as the nitrate film stock is incredibly fragile and inflammable.—
Munis Raza,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Mar. 2026
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Vlad returns to find the protagonist and John trapped in the burning cabin and pulls them out.—
Meg Walters,
Glamour,
9 Mar. 2026
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In a region where weather swings from paralyzing ice storms to scorching summers, these elements carry weight.—
Mary Grace Granados
Special Contributor,
Dallas Morning News,
5 Mar. 2026
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How to Cope When spending time outdoors in scorching weather, protect yourself by hydrating frequently, avoiding the hottest time of day, and seeking shade when possible.—
Becky Upham,
EverydayHealth.com,
4 Mar. 2026
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By night, the scene softens with storm lanterns lit by hotel staff, who also patrol the premises.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Mar. 2026
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As Byron’s wife, Franny, Rossellini is a frosty woman who would rather light priceless paintings on fire than sit through a dinner with her husband.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
10 Mar. 2026
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The incident further inflamed rising tensions between Hungary and Ukraine, which are embroiled in a bitter feud over Hungary’s access to Russian oil through a pipeline that crosses Ukrainian territory.—
Justin Spike,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Pause before sharing something that inflames fear or confusion.—
Audra Berg,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Mar. 2026
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Hezbollah fired missiles deep into Israel, setting off air raid sirens in central Israel and its commercial hub Tel Aviv, as interception blasts sounded as far as Jerusalem.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
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Through geolocating and verifying seven images, Human Rights Watch said Israel fired white phosphorus using artillery at residential areas in the southern Lebanese village of Yohmor.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Ignite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ignite. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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