as in burning
being on fire
the ignited fireworks went off all at once
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to set (something) on fire
tried using newspapers as kindling to ignite the logs in the fireplace
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Recent Examples of ignited
George Petras, USA Today, 8 Jan. 2026
Nearing the ground, the BE-3 engine re-ignited, landing legs deployed and the rocket settled to an on-target touchdown on a concrete pad near the launch gantry.
—William Harwood, CBS News, 20 Dec. 2025
From the fiery launch pads to the silent, dusty plains of the lunar surface, Apollo missions redefined what was possible and ignited imaginations across the globe.
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 2 Dec. 2025
Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 14 Feb. 2026
Some Israeli hostages, taken during Hamas’ October 7, 2023, attack on southern Israel that ignited the war, have said they were held at Nasser Hospital, the largest in southern Gaza.
—Reuters, NBC news, 14 Feb. 2026
Fresh are the memories of Johnson’s 2006 Daytona 500 win, which ignited the greatest run of championship success in NASCAR history — featuring an unprecedented five consecutive Cup Series titles.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2026
The riots are considered the spark that ignited the modern LGBTQ+-rights movement.
—Michael Collins, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026
In southern Argentina, the fires first ignited by lightning forced the evacuation of thousands of tourists and residents and burned through over 174 square miles of native forest, including vast swaths of the Los Alerces National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site home to 2,600-year-old trees.
—Isabel Debre, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
Multiple neighbors said the home where the fire ignited was subdivided.
—Kerry Burke, New York Daily News, 10 Feb. 2026
While that was happening, Bridges remained furious at Duren and pointed at him, which ignited another mini scrum.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 10 Feb. 2026
Over the past 20 years, the learning lab on Gilbert Street and Crescent Avenue, in Woods’ former hometown, has ignited the learning passions of more than 200,000 students, expanding from a five-person staff to a staff of 24, along with a network of volunteers.
—Lou Ponsi, Oc Register, 10 Feb. 2026
Adjective
The videos have shocked the nation and ignited protests in Minnesota and other states.
—George Petras, USA Today, 8 Jan. 2026
Nearing the ground, the BE-3 engine re-ignited, landing legs deployed and the rocket settled to an on-target touchdown on a concrete pad near the launch gantry.
—William Harwood, CBS News, 20 Dec. 2025
From the fiery launch pads to the silent, dusty plains of the lunar surface, Apollo missions redefined what was possible and ignited imaginations across the globe.
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 2 Dec. 2025
Verb
Meanwhile, Rihanna has been busy building her lingerie empire, Savage X Fenty, and collaborating with Jahleel Weaver to create a portfolio of show-stopping looks and a maternity style that’s ignited its own fashion movement.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 14 Feb. 2026
Some Israeli hostages, taken during Hamas’ October 7, 2023, attack on southern Israel that ignited the war, have said they were held at Nasser Hospital, the largest in southern Gaza.
—Reuters, NBC news, 14 Feb. 2026
Fresh are the memories of Johnson’s 2006 Daytona 500 win, which ignited the greatest run of championship success in NASCAR history — featuring an unprecedented five consecutive Cup Series titles.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2026
The riots are considered the spark that ignited the modern LGBTQ+-rights movement.
—Michael Collins, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026
In southern Argentina, the fires first ignited by lightning forced the evacuation of thousands of tourists and residents and burned through over 174 square miles of native forest, including vast swaths of the Los Alerces National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site home to 2,600-year-old trees.
—Isabel Debre, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
Multiple neighbors said the home where the fire ignited was subdivided.
—Kerry Burke, New York Daily News, 10 Feb. 2026
While that was happening, Bridges remained furious at Duren and pointed at him, which ignited another mini scrum.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 10 Feb. 2026
Over the past 20 years, the learning lab on Gilbert Street and Crescent Avenue, in Woods’ former hometown, has ignited the learning passions of more than 200,000 students, expanding from a five-person staff to a staff of 24, along with a network of volunteers.
—Lou Ponsi, Oc Register, 10 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ignited
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Please tell me the sequel could answer the most burning question of the ’00s: How could Austin not recognize Sam in that mask?—
Stephanie McNeal,
Glamour,
13 Aug. 2025
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Cooper, 30, asked Hargitay one more burning question about the actors' on-screen alter egos: will Olivia and Elliot ever end up together?—
Victoria Edel,
People.com,
26 June 2025
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January blazes in Chile killed 23, destroyed over 1,000 structures, and burned 174 square miles in Argentina, including a UNESCO World Heritage site.—
Isabel Debre,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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Bill Maher thinks the bridge between him and Jimmy Kimmel might be burned for good.—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The Giants have had four since 2018, and general manager Schoen is on a blazing-hot seat.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
10 Jan. 2026
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In nuclear thermal rockets, a small nuclear reactor heats up a propellant — often liquid hydrogen — to blazing temperatures in the thousands of degrees.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
15 Oct. 2025
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If ‘Oxen’ occupies a region of Ulysses where Joyce’s exquisite ear for memorably musical sentences (‘Mild fire of wine kindled his veins’) takes a back seat to the leaden hum of meta-literature, that is no reason not to be awed by his chutzpah.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Feb. 2026
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Watson had kindled a social media friendship with the NBA star and received an invite to one of his exclusive pickup runs.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
14 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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On his forearm, Johnson sports a tattoo of the Skyway Grill’s flaming burger logo.—
Jared Kaufman,
Twin Cities,
11 Jan. 2026
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Bowie sported a flaming red mullet, glamorous outfits and pale white makeup for the character, who became a lasting symbol of the 1970s.—
Alex Heigl,
PEOPLE,
10 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Adam Ruzicka, Anton Lundell, Martin Necas, Connor McDavid, Kendall Coyne Schofield and Hanna Olsson were among those who lit the lamp on Day 3 of hockey.—
Sean Nevin,
NBC news,
14 Feb. 2026
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Rohan was first, for Rohan Shivakumar, the Yale student who first analyzed it, and Gondor was next, because, well — the beacons were lit!—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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Casting two of the most smoldering contemporary actors on the planet clearly stacks the deck, and carries on the long tradition of pairing a dashing figure of brooding handsomeness (Laurence Olivier, Ralph Fiennes) with a breathless screen beauty (Merle Oberon, Juliette Binoche).—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
11 Feb. 2026
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In Oklahoma's Panhandle, fires have scorched nearly 300,000 acres, while blazes in the Texas Panhandle have burned just under 20,000 acres.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
19 Feb. 2026
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Unfazed as the first shooter of the event — and the first player introduced to the masses — Knueppel scorched the nets to the tune of 27 points.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Feb. 2026
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