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
So Hernandez was allowed to compete as a girl, become a national spectacle, and then play out a final high school volleyball season, igniting protests from opponents and teammates alike.
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Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2025
But perhaps more importantly, Cork Tree helped the band become the therapists pumping through the speakers of a whole generation of skinny jean-wearing teens, igniting the pop-punk and emo music scene into a blazing force for the masses.
—Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 22 Oct. 2025
Aeration makes big openings in the soil that allow valuable elements to filter in, re-igniting the soil’s microbial life that will further assist with creating healthy soil conditions.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Oct. 2025
Two people were killed and 10 had to be rescued after debris from a drone attack hit a 16-story residential building in Kyiv’s Dniprovskiy district, igniting a fire, according to Kyiv’s mayor Vitali Klitschko and the Kyiv city office.
—Michael Rios, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2025
In an interview with Fortune, Stéphane Séjourné, Executive Vice-President for Prosperity and Industrial Strategy of the European Commission, credits the Draghi report for igniting a spark throughout the Commission.
—Jessica Jurkschat, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2025
Massey's killing triggered a national response, igniting protests across the country.
—Selina Guevara, NBC news, 22 Oct. 2025
The 29-year-old woman shared in her post that her sibling had been pushing her to let their mother’s husband walk her down the aisle, igniting a years-long tension that has now boiled over.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 19 Oct. 2025
Smokers with fast and slow fan speeds are exemplary since a rapid speed is useful for igniting the wood chips, and a slow speed is ideal for the actual smoking process.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 16 Oct. 2025
Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2025
But perhaps more importantly, Cork Tree helped the band become the therapists pumping through the speakers of a whole generation of skinny jean-wearing teens, igniting the pop-punk and emo music scene into a blazing force for the masses.
—Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 22 Oct. 2025
Aeration makes big openings in the soil that allow valuable elements to filter in, re-igniting the soil’s microbial life that will further assist with creating healthy soil conditions.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Oct. 2025
Two people were killed and 10 had to be rescued after debris from a drone attack hit a 16-story residential building in Kyiv’s Dniprovskiy district, igniting a fire, according to Kyiv’s mayor Vitali Klitschko and the Kyiv city office.
—Michael Rios, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2025
In an interview with Fortune, Stéphane Séjourné, Executive Vice-President for Prosperity and Industrial Strategy of the European Commission, credits the Draghi report for igniting a spark throughout the Commission.
—Jessica Jurkschat, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2025
Massey's killing triggered a national response, igniting protests across the country.
—Selina Guevara, NBC news, 22 Oct. 2025
The 29-year-old woman shared in her post that her sibling had been pushing her to let their mother’s husband walk her down the aisle, igniting a years-long tension that has now boiled over.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 19 Oct. 2025
Smokers with fast and slow fan speeds are exemplary since a rapid speed is useful for igniting the wood chips, and a slow speed is ideal for the actual smoking process.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 16 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for igniting
Verb
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Cobalt, which can cause a burning sensation when handled, was one of the most common of these and is named for the kobold.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Oct. 2025
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The home features two wood-burning fireplaces, a mudroom and a recreational room, according to the listing.—
Francesca Pica,
jsonline.com,
27 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In the second quarter, the Blazers shot a scorching 9 of 11 from 3-point range.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
25 Oct. 2025
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Le Creuset Stoneware Heritage Rectangular Dish This baking dish is crafted from durable stone that maintains even temperatures and prevents scorching.—
Emily Weaver,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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There's a lot of kindling around, and there's a lot of like newspapers that can catch on fire.—
Keith Sharon,
Nashville Tennessean,
21 Oct. 2025
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Science builds on prior insights, and a handy repository of past advances serves as kindling for future discoveries.—
Evan Bush,
NBC news,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In 1992, the Serbian military burned down the National and University Library of Bosnia and Herzegovina, torching thousands of historic manuscripts.—
Ryan Byrnes,
Literary Hub,
7 Oct. 2025
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The two reminisce in their childhood bedroom over a joint and bond as siblings over their respective failures in life before torching the place.—
Andrew Bernard,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Igniting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/igniting. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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