ignite

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Recent Examples of ignite Candles placed inside pumpkins or near flowing costumes can quickly ignite fabric or synthetic wigs, causing burns. Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2025 Judging by the array of halter styles at NYLBFW from silky and slinky at Alexandra Grecco to more ornate at Francesca Miranda, Gomez ignited a new neckline trend that will certainly be walking down many aisles soon. Emily Mercer, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2025 His arrest in July ignited weeks of protests outside the Bell Hotel in Epping, a migrant housing site about 20 miles north of London, according to the report. Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2025 One fails to ignite; the other misses the target. Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 24 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for ignite
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ignite
Verb
  • Cobalt, which can cause a burning sensation when handled, was one of the most common of these and is named for the kobold.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 27 Oct. 2025
  • The home features two wood-burning fireplaces, a mudroom and a recreational room, according to the listing.
    Francesca Pica, jsonline.com, 27 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Direct light can scorch the leaves.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 23 Oct. 2025
  • Le Creuset Stoneware Heritage Rectangular Dish This baking dish is crafted from durable stone that maintains even temperatures and prevents scorching.
    Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 22 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Content creators and designers alike are using it as the base for side tables, desks, shelving, storage, and even lighting.
    Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Oct. 2025
  • The scheme came to light thanks to monitoring services that track bets and look for unusual patterns.
    NPR, NPR, 24 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Visiting the shrine as prime minister would risk inflaming anger in the region.
    Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
  • Pancreatitis is a condition where the pancreas becomes inflamed.
    Merve Ceylan, Health, 19 Oct. 2025

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“Ignite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ignite. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.

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