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
When used purposefully, controversy attracts attention to your cause and ignites important conversations.
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Jay Ruderman, Rolling Stone, 9 Apr. 2025
The hit show returns with its sixth and final season on April 8, and audiences should brace for an explosive finale as the rebellion in Gilead finally ignites.
—Abigail Lee, Variety, 5 Apr. 2025
Adolescence ignites a deep, primal fear in every parent.
—Avivah Wittenberg-Cox, Forbes.com, 5 Apr. 2025
When the core crosses a precise mass threshold, the helium ignites, giving such stars the same intrinsic luminosity.
—Anil Ananthaswamy, Scientific American, 1 Apr. 2025
The combination of strong winds, extremely low humidity, and critically dry fuels creates conditions where any fire that ignites could spread rapidly and become difficult to control.
—Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2025
However, as the brothers’ insatiable thirst for power ignites growing discord, the community fractures, and Rena’s family aligns with Ervil.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 27 Mar. 2025
Once enough material has built up, a thermonuclear explosion ignites.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 26 Mar. 2025
This is particularly the case in healthcare, where a singular experience ignites a passion to fix a very real problem.
—Mark Francis, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
Jay Ruderman, Rolling Stone, 9 Apr. 2025
The hit show returns with its sixth and final season on April 8, and audiences should brace for an explosive finale as the rebellion in Gilead finally ignites.
—Abigail Lee, Variety, 5 Apr. 2025
Adolescence ignites a deep, primal fear in every parent.
—Avivah Wittenberg-Cox, Forbes.com, 5 Apr. 2025
When the core crosses a precise mass threshold, the helium ignites, giving such stars the same intrinsic luminosity.
—Anil Ananthaswamy, Scientific American, 1 Apr. 2025
The combination of strong winds, extremely low humidity, and critically dry fuels creates conditions where any fire that ignites could spread rapidly and become difficult to control.
—Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2025
However, as the brothers’ insatiable thirst for power ignites growing discord, the community fractures, and Rena’s family aligns with Ervil.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 27 Mar. 2025
Once enough material has built up, a thermonuclear explosion ignites.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 26 Mar. 2025
This is particularly the case in healthcare, where a singular experience ignites a passion to fix a very real problem.
—Mark Francis, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ignites
burns
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There’s no need to spend over $30 or more on a yummy scented candle that’s long-lasting, smells luxurious, and burns evenly.—
Ali Faccenda,
People.com,
18 Dec. 2024
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Your body burns calories all the time, even while sleeping.—
Amber J. Tresca,
Verywell Health,
16 Dec. 2024
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“Ignites.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ignites. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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