as in burning
to set (something) on fire
tried using newspapers as kindling to ignite the logs in the fireplace
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Recent Examples of igniting
Trump has effectively imposed a fuel blockade on the island by threatening tariffs on countries supplying it with fuel, igniting seemingly endless power outages and delivering new blows to the island's already ailing economy.
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Phil Stewart, USA Today, 30 May 2026
Video of the incident shows the engines apparently igniting, followed by flames shooting up the rocket’s exterior.
—Lee Billings, Scientific American, 29 May 2026
The Fantasia and Frontières’ teams have long been front row center in Toronto’s popular Midnight Madness sidebar, a jewel in the genre universe that has premiered some dangerously hot acquisition titles over the years igniting.
—Jennie Punter, Variety, 28 May 2026
Security video captured the fire igniting and smoke filling the garage.
—Joseph Buczek, CBS News, 27 May 2026
Two years prior, Floyd, a Black man, was killed by a white officer in Minneapolis, igniting global Black Lives Matter protests and calls to defund the police.
—ABC News, 27 May 2026
Hoyer received a contract extension last summer and the Cubs made the playoffs, igniting anticipation for 2026, which began much like 2021 before the current fade.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026
About 2 minutes and 20 seconds into flight, hot staging occurred, with Ship igniting its engines before separation from Super Heavy.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 23 May 2026
This is a handbook on igniting public joy.
—Holly Corbett, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
Phil Stewart, USA Today, 30 May 2026
Video of the incident shows the engines apparently igniting, followed by flames shooting up the rocket’s exterior.
—Lee Billings, Scientific American, 29 May 2026
The Fantasia and Frontières’ teams have long been front row center in Toronto’s popular Midnight Madness sidebar, a jewel in the genre universe that has premiered some dangerously hot acquisition titles over the years igniting.
—Jennie Punter, Variety, 28 May 2026
Security video captured the fire igniting and smoke filling the garage.
—Joseph Buczek, CBS News, 27 May 2026
Two years prior, Floyd, a Black man, was killed by a white officer in Minneapolis, igniting global Black Lives Matter protests and calls to defund the police.
—ABC News, 27 May 2026
Hoyer received a contract extension last summer and the Cubs made the playoffs, igniting anticipation for 2026, which began much like 2021 before the current fade.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026
About 2 minutes and 20 seconds into flight, hot staging occurred, with Ship igniting its engines before separation from Super Heavy.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 23 May 2026
This is a handbook on igniting public joy.
—Holly Corbett, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for igniting
Verb
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News agencies ran photographs of individuals burning piles of documents both inside the prison and in its grounds, sometimes simply to warm themselves against the cold weather, unaware of their value.—
Amer Matar,
The Dial,
26 May 2026
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Industrial heat typically involves generating steam or high-temperature output—ranging from roughly 100°C to 500°C—by burning fossil fuels on-site.—
Ken Silverstein,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
Verb
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Linen pants have specifically become my go-to summer wardrobe staple, especially for scorching New York City weather.—
Madeline Merinuk,
PEOPLE,
21 May 2026
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The commencement was held on a day with scorching heat and there was little shade available as the crowd waited for the ceremony to begin.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
20 May 2026
Verb
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Even minor parks or embers might be carried into leaves or grass, kindling a fire that can swiftly expand.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
25 May 2026
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Refrain from kindling fires with debris or any other materials during an air quality alert.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Daily News,
19 May 2026
Verb
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After torching the Cavs in the fourth quarter and overtime of Game 1, Jalen Brunson turned into much more of a facilitator.—
Zach Harper,
New York Times,
22 May 2026
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Continue reading … LEFT'S CIVIL WAR — 'Pro-capitalist' Fetterman names names, torching fellow Dems as extremists.—
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FOXNews.com,
14 May 2026
Verb
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Since the party rose to power in 2014, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the helm, critics have accused it of stifling civil liberties and the press, pursuing a Hindu-first agenda, and inflaming religious divisions within India’s secular democracy.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
22 May 2026
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Unfortunately, Lace delivers a kick that knocks Jinx on his back, inflaming an old injury.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Igniting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/igniting. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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