as in burning
being on fire
the ignited fireworks went off all at once
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as in burned
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
Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026
Some ignited fireworks and others spoke from a bullhorn or spray-painted anti-ICE phrases on vehicles and an unoccupied guard booth.
—Emerson Clarridge
updated March 11, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Mar. 2026
Eventually, Brown retreated to the locker room, leaving the Celtics to fend for themselves against an ignited Wembanyama.
—Jared Weiss, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2026
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
Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 8 June 2026
The trailer was hauling fireworks, which ignited during the blaze and shot off in a wild display.
—Drew Pittock, USA Today, 8 June 2026
But what was meant to be a celebratory moment went terribly wrong just moments later when a fire was ignited, and the family frantically grabbed water bottles to put out the growing flames.
—Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 8 June 2026
The headline ignited criticism among soccer fans and online communities internationally, particularly in Kansas City.
—Julianna Mejia, Kansas City Star, 8 June 2026
Bass was in Ghana as part of a presidential delegation when the flames ignited.
—ABC News, 7 June 2026
Hezbollah had first re-ignited the cross-border conflict with projectiles fired at communities in Northern Israel in early March.
—Stephan Bisaha, NPR, 6 June 2026
The Knicks’ run has ignited New York City.
—Zach Harper, New York Times, 5 June 2026
Details of what ignited the violence have not been released.
—Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 4 June 2026
Adjective
The 2018 change In 2017, the #MeToo movement had swept into the public consciousness and ignited calls for change.
—Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026
Some ignited fireworks and others spoke from a bullhorn or spray-painted anti-ICE phrases on vehicles and an unoccupied guard booth.
—Emerson Clarridge
updated March 11, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Mar. 2026
Eventually, Brown retreated to the locker room, leaving the Celtics to fend for themselves against an ignited Wembanyama.
—Jared Weiss, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2026
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
As guests waited to be served a dinner from Josh's Frontyard Barbeque, the maid of honor and bride's twin sister, Brianna Miller-LeForbes, 33, ignited a bidding frenzy to determine which of the approximately 20 tables would get their food first.
—Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 8 June 2026
The trailer was hauling fireworks, which ignited during the blaze and shot off in a wild display.
—Drew Pittock, USA Today, 8 June 2026
But what was meant to be a celebratory moment went terribly wrong just moments later when a fire was ignited, and the family frantically grabbed water bottles to put out the growing flames.
—Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 8 June 2026
The headline ignited criticism among soccer fans and online communities internationally, particularly in Kansas City.
—Julianna Mejia, Kansas City Star, 8 June 2026
Bass was in Ghana as part of a presidential delegation when the flames ignited.
—ABC News, 7 June 2026
Hezbollah had first re-ignited the cross-border conflict with projectiles fired at communities in Northern Israel in early March.
—Stephan Bisaha, NPR, 6 June 2026
The Knicks’ run has ignited New York City.
—Zach Harper, New York Times, 5 June 2026
Details of what ignited the violence have not been released.
—Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 4 June 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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The company typically sends the MMA waste off to a facility in Arizona, where it is burned to generate heat and energy, records show.—
Jason Henry,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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Dallas Fire-Rescue also shared photos that showed crews hosing down the charred remains of the complex, where debris and burned wood littered the scene.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
Adjective
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Plants must endure and thrive through soft morning light and blazing summer afternoons, through shade one moment and full sun the next.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
4 May 2026
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The plants are hardy in the South in USDA Zones 3-9, and the flowers of many blazing star species linger for a long time during the blooming season.—
Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
18 Apr. 2026
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Lemieux was a polarizing figure in the Avs-Red Wings games, but kindled a friendship with Detroit tough guy Darren McCarty following an alumni event in 2016, leading them to participate in documentaries about how much the rivalry meant to the game.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
28 May 2026
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America's hopes for its first high-speed rail were kindled in 2008, when California voters approved a ballot measure for a train connecting Los Angeles to San Francisco in less than three hours.—
Jon Wertheim,
CBS News,
5 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Soon enough, they’re joined by Thomas and oldest brother Franck, the brains of the operation, played by Magimel in a tan suit and semi-transparent shades— less flaming psychopath, more two-bit gangster given his Three Stooges-esque, family-run operation.—
Beatrice Loayza,
Variety,
22 May 2026
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One young man, his shirt off and loosely draped around his neck along with a Santa Muerte necklace, sports tattoos of a Kalashnikov rifle and a flaming skull, regarding the camera with bedroom eyes.—
Chris Wiley,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Her comments followed my question comparing the current stage of preparation to a student's midterm examination, with the final test coming when the Olympic flame is lit in July 2028.—
Tim Genske,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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Not far from the council’s offices someone lit a tire on fire, a move often employed by political parties as a sign of protest.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
4 June 2026
Adjective
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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
Verb
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Then Pelley went scorched earth against the new CBS News and Paramount leadership.—
Cheyenne Roundtree,
Rolling Stone,
3 June 2026
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Basil also benefits from taller pepper plants, which provide enough shade to prevent basil leaves from getting scorched during intense summer heat.—
Sheryl Geerts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 June 2026
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“Ignited.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ignited. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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