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
David Ubben, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
In 1965, Casaro burst onto the international scene with his poster for John Huston’s epic The Bible in the Beginning … (1966), which ignited a long collaboration with De Laurentiis.
—Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 30 Sep. 2025
The duo’s personal collection of vintage outdoor furniture was ignited by a visit to Les Puces market in Paris.
—Sydney Gore, Architectural Digest, 29 Sep. 2025
In the settlement, Xcel did not admit fault or negligence for the fire and continues to deny that its equipment ignited the Marshall fire.
—Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 26 Sep. 2025
The comments ignited backlash from fans on social media, with some fans vowing to boycott the team until Cohen apologizes.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 26 Sep. 2025
Two signs at the site were damaged shortly after construction was approved, and flammable liquid poured on pieces of construction equipment and ignited them back in 2010.
—Angele Latham, Nashville Tennessean, 26 Sep. 2025
After nearly a week of silence following his suspension by Disney, Kimmel is expected to address the controversy head-on—an event that’s drawn national attention and ignited a free speech debate.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
Both ignited my fantasies of what America could be, though my own American life bore no resemblance to either.
—Literary Hub, 24 Sep. 2025
Verb
North Texas transfer Chandler Morris has ignited Elliott’s offense and is 11th nationally in passing yards.
—David Ubben, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
In 1965, Casaro burst onto the international scene with his poster for John Huston’s epic The Bible in the Beginning … (1966), which ignited a long collaboration with De Laurentiis.
—Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 30 Sep. 2025
The duo’s personal collection of vintage outdoor furniture was ignited by a visit to Les Puces market in Paris.
—Sydney Gore, Architectural Digest, 29 Sep. 2025
In the settlement, Xcel did not admit fault or negligence for the fire and continues to deny that its equipment ignited the Marshall fire.
—Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 26 Sep. 2025
The comments ignited backlash from fans on social media, with some fans vowing to boycott the team until Cohen apologizes.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 26 Sep. 2025
Two signs at the site were damaged shortly after construction was approved, and flammable liquid poured on pieces of construction equipment and ignited them back in 2010.
—Angele Latham, Nashville Tennessean, 26 Sep. 2025
After nearly a week of silence following his suspension by Disney, Kimmel is expected to address the controversy head-on—an event that’s drawn national attention and ignited a free speech debate.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
Both ignited my fantasies of what America could be, though my own American life bore no resemblance to either.
—Literary Hub, 24 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ignited
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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Competition, passive-aggressive zingers and hard feelings turn their relationship into a flaming hot mess.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
26 Aug. 2025
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Firemen spoke of seeing tenants sitting outside flaming buildings with their belongings neatly arranged beside them.—
Daniel Immerwahr,
New Yorker,
18 Aug. 2025
Verb
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In the late 1800s, three major fires happened on the block, and the last one burned all the way through what’s now Buzzard Roost.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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As the brownie baked, the edges of the parchment burned and the peanut butter toasted.—
Aisha Muharrar,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
2 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Powdery mildew coats the leaves of roses and zinnias, blazing heat withers your veggies, and weeds are the only plants that seem to be thriving.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Sep. 2025
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And while hotel pizzas are typically nothing to write home about, the versions here, made with from-scratch dough, are baked in a blazing-hot brick oven—yielding an irresistibly thin and crunchy crust.—
Katie Chang,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 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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