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 Red Raiders built their biggest lead of the first half, 37-25, following an 8-0 run ignited by Petty’s driving layup.
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Dallas Morning News, 20 Mar. 2026
During the third quarter, Flau'jae Johnson's 3 ignited a 9-0 run highlighted by Williams' behind-the-back pass to set up Jada Richard's fast-break layup.
—ABC News, 20 Mar. 2026
Written by Amanda Kate Shuman (The Wheel of Time) and to be directed by Oliver Hermanus (The History of Sound), Enigma Variations stars Aaron Taylor-Johnson as Paul, a man remade by the lovers who ignite and undo him across ten transformative years.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 19 Mar. 2026
This slashed costs from billions to $100 and ignited the genomic revolution.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 18 Mar. 2026
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Dallas Morning News, 20 Mar. 2026
During the third quarter, Flau'jae Johnson's 3 ignited a 9-0 run highlighted by Williams' behind-the-back pass to set up Jada Richard's fast-break layup.
—ABC News, 20 Mar. 2026
Written by Amanda Kate Shuman (The Wheel of Time) and to be directed by Oliver Hermanus (The History of Sound), Enigma Variations stars Aaron Taylor-Johnson as Paul, a man remade by the lovers who ignite and undo him across ten transformative years.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 19 Mar. 2026
This slashed costs from billions to $100 and ignited the genomic revolution.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 18 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ignite
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Two other adults were also burned during the incident, though the extent of their injuries was not immediately released.—
Richard Ramos,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 2026
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Useful natural gas valued at just under $1 billion was burned by the Nigerian oil and gas industry, equivalent to fines of over half a billion dollars, many of which are not collected.—
Noo Saro-Wiwa,
The Dial,
24 Mar. 2026
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Across the four days of scorching temperatures, 40 daily high temperature records were broken, the NWS said.—
Sierra van der Brug,
Oc Register,
21 Mar. 2026
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This unseasonable March streak of scorching heat is not only notable in its intensity, but also in its duration and its scale.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Mar. 2026
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Inside, the restaurant is well-lit and spacious.—
Alaina Chou,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
24 Mar. 2026
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Modesto Fire said the teenager was attempting to re-light a barbecue using a flammable liquid when the fire suddenly flashed, igniting and causing significant burns.—
Richard Ramos,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 2026
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Your routine should also not contain any ingredients that inflame your skin, so be sure to know your skin type before building a skin care regimen.—
Leslie Baumann,
Miami Herald,
20 Mar. 2026
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Following the outbreak of COVID-19, bias incidents and assaults against Asian Americans soared to alarming heights as demagogues on the streets and in high office inflamed xenophobic fear and animosity.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 Mar. 2026
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According to the Broward Sheriff's Office, the shooting happened last Monday night after a 27-year-old man, identified as William Forhan, was robbed and then chased after the suspect while firing a gun multiple times.—
Joan Murray,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 2026
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The revelation about Joseph Félix Badio, a former official in Haiti’s anti-corruption unit who was fired months before the brazen killing, emerged Monday during the cross-examination of an FBI official who served as a case agent.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
24 Mar. 2026
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“Ignite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ignite. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.
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