as in burns
to set (something) on fire
tried using newspapers as kindling to ignite the logs in the fireplace
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Recent Examples of ignites
This is quintessential Alberta—a place where Indigenous traditions breathe life into the land, where artistry ignites the soul, and where prehistoric treasures foster unwavering connections.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
My wish is this column ignites a nationwide awakening.
—Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 1 June 2026
This foliage and dead thatch ignites very quickly and burns fast.
—Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 21 May 2026
The number of grid fins has been reduced from four to three, and they have been lowered on the vehicle to protect them during hot staging—when the Starship upper stage ignites its engines while still attached to the booster stage.
—ArsTechnica, 18 May 2026
As their relationship re-ignites, Alex’s growing bond with Maxy forces a deadly choice between maternal instinct and romantic obsession.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 12 May 2026
The maternal energy of the flower ignites Cancer's emotions.
—Lisa Stardust, PEOPLE, 9 May 2026
Maris re-ignites a relationship with Alex, a devoted old flame whose growing love for Maxy forces her to make a deadly choice.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 7 May 2026
Lindsay jokes that Kyle lost his wedding ring but found a DJ career, which lights the long fuse that ignites the whole evening.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 6 May 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
My wish is this column ignites a nationwide awakening.
—Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 1 June 2026
This foliage and dead thatch ignites very quickly and burns fast.
—Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 21 May 2026
The number of grid fins has been reduced from four to three, and they have been lowered on the vehicle to protect them during hot staging—when the Starship upper stage ignites its engines while still attached to the booster stage.
—ArsTechnica, 18 May 2026
As their relationship re-ignites, Alex’s growing bond with Maxy forces a deadly choice between maternal instinct and romantic obsession.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 12 May 2026
The maternal energy of the flower ignites Cancer's emotions.
—Lisa Stardust, PEOPLE, 9 May 2026
Maris re-ignites a relationship with Alex, a devoted old flame whose growing love for Maxy forces her to make a deadly choice.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 7 May 2026
Lindsay jokes that Kyle lost his wedding ring but found a DJ career, which lights the long fuse that ignites the whole evening.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 6 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ignites
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Concentration burns glucose, decision-making depletes mental energy reserves, and by mid-afternoon, the prefrontal cortex is operating at a fraction of its morning capacity.—
William Jones
June 8,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 June 2026
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The set comes with 35 sticks, each of which burns for up to 25 minutes, and a ceramic incense holder.—
Jackie Fields,
PEOPLE,
1 June 2026
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The United Kingdom smashed a century-old temperature record for the second time in 24 hours on Tuesday as a spring heat wave scorches parts of Western Europe, triggering government warnings about risks to life.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 May 2026
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Tucson will also be at or near record temperatures through March 27 as the state’s unprecedented heat wave scorches on, the weather service said.—
Ray Stern,
AZCentral.com,
25 Mar. 2026
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Asthma is a chronic condition that inflames the airways and can make breathing difficult.—
Sanja Jelic,
Verywell Health,
29 Apr. 2026
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The episode inflames the diplomatic spat between the two countries that began over Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s comments about Taiwan.—
J.D. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
25 Mar. 2026
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While Martin Scorsese called it one of the scariest movies of all time, The Uninvited kindles a wonderful romance between Rick and Stella.—
Steven Thrash,
Entertainment Weekly,
25 Oct. 2025
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The star of Big Little Lies confessed her new film, Caught Stealing, kindles a powerful yearning for some aspects of the era.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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That individual allegedly fires several shots, striking at least one other person.—
Richard Ramos,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
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Kuna fires out, abandoned home burns Smoke poured out of two fires in Kuna on Thursday, said James Trumble, the Kuna Rural Fire District’s assistant chief.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
29 May 2026
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