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
Karina Tsui, CNN, 24 Mar. 2025
The fire ignited last week but grew rapidly over the weekend, fueled by low humidity and dry vegetation, officials said.
—Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 23 Mar. 2025
Democrats Given how much of Abundance focuses on where Democrats went wrong, the book has ignited debate among progressives.
—Bryan Walsh, Vox, 22 Mar. 2025
At touchdown, the landing gear collapsed, the left wing separated from the fuselage, and a jet fuel leak ignited, triggering a runway fire as the plane rolled onto its back.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
That was the kernel that ignited this whole thing.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 21 Mar. 2025
But questions about why ignited a fresh storm of controversy surrounding his access to sensitive government information.
—Greg Myre, NPR, 21 Mar. 2025
His findings have ignited a firestorm of worry and debate, leaving many parents feeling overwhelmed and desperate for solutions to protect their children's well-being in the digital age.
—Mackenzie Price, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
The initial spark that ignited these rumors was his removal from AEW's official roster page last month.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
Verb
The Table Rock Fire in Pickens County, northwest South Carolina, ignited Friday and has grown to more than 1,300 acres, the commission said in a Sunday night update.
—Karina Tsui, CNN, 24 Mar. 2025
The fire ignited last week but grew rapidly over the weekend, fueled by low humidity and dry vegetation, officials said.
—Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 23 Mar. 2025
Democrats Given how much of Abundance focuses on where Democrats went wrong, the book has ignited debate among progressives.
—Bryan Walsh, Vox, 22 Mar. 2025
At touchdown, the landing gear collapsed, the left wing separated from the fuselage, and a jet fuel leak ignited, triggering a runway fire as the plane rolled onto its back.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
That was the kernel that ignited this whole thing.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 21 Mar. 2025
But questions about why ignited a fresh storm of controversy surrounding his access to sensitive government information.
—Greg Myre, NPR, 21 Mar. 2025
His findings have ignited a firestorm of worry and debate, leaving many parents feeling overwhelmed and desperate for solutions to protect their children's well-being in the digital age.
—Mackenzie Price, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
The initial spark that ignited these rumors was his removal from AEW's official roster page last month.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ignited
Adjective
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As in most burning issues, there is no absolutely right or wrong answer.—
Phil Blair,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 June 2025
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Keep scrolling for more can’t-miss deals and the answers to your most burning questions about Way Day.—
Ali Faccenda,
People.com,
17 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Somewhat surprisingly, flaming saganaki is now also catching on in Greece, especially in tourist-heavy restaurants, such as the Athens Yacht Club.—
David Hammond,
Chicago Tribune,
9 June 2025
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Among the disturbing scenes from the recent Los Angeles protests, which erupted over federal immigration raids, are those in which protestors stood around the flaming Waymos.—
Deni Ellis Béchard,
Scientific American,
9 June 2025
Verb
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Hanukkah, the Jewish Festival of Lights, commemorates the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem and the miracle of the oil that burned for eight days.—
Don Yaeger,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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Advocates want burned playground under bridge to become skatepark.—
Sydney Franklin,
The Enquirer,
24 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Thousands of fans, decked out in red, navy, and gold, lined the streets to cheer on their champions under the blazing Florida sun.—
Al Diaz,
Miami Herald,
22 June 2025
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Some types of blazing star have tall flower spikes, while others produce smaller blooms that look like pompoms.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 June 2025
Adjective
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This year, the rumors swirl, a constant, low hum: Outer Heaven and Cuatro Gato, two more flickering lights, are expected to fade.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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But there’s more flickering contrast in Narayan van Maele’s lensing, which alternates dun realism with occasionally hyperreal lighting and composition, particularly when the pagan promise of fire is in the frame.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
25 Mar. 2022
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“Ignited.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ignited. Accessed 11 Jul. 2025.
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