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
The Camp Fire, California’s deadliest and most destructive wildfire, is a few hours off from igniting and ripping through the town of Paradise and its neighbors, but the stage is set.
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Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 6 Sep. 2025
Continue reading … FAR-LEFT MELTDOWN – Paramount's looming Bari Weiss deal is igniting intense outrage among liberals.
—FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Firefighters are battling a fast-moving wildfire in Central California that’s already burned through thousands of acres and damaged and destroyed multiple buildings in a historic Gold Rush town after igniting in a lightning storm Tuesday.
—Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2025
The blaze has exploded over nearly 12,000 acres since igniting on Tuesday.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
The actors led Q&As and on‑set workshops with the aim of igniting confidence, creativity and collaboration before the teenagers took to set themselves to produce their project Setting Sail.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2025
This is especially significant with Saturn retrograde igniting your stability-seeking second house of money, investments and values, urging you to get real about your spending and saving.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
President Richard Nixon heavily pressured Fed Chair Arthur Burns to ease rates ahead of the 1972 election, a move historians blame for igniting the second wave of ’70s inflation.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 22 Aug. 2025
The storms could spark lightning, igniting flash fires.
—Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Aug. 2025
Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 6 Sep. 2025
Continue reading … FAR-LEFT MELTDOWN – Paramount's looming Bari Weiss deal is igniting intense outrage among liberals.
—FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Firefighters are battling a fast-moving wildfire in Central California that’s already burned through thousands of acres and damaged and destroyed multiple buildings in a historic Gold Rush town after igniting in a lightning storm Tuesday.
—Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2025
The blaze has exploded over nearly 12,000 acres since igniting on Tuesday.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
The actors led Q&As and on‑set workshops with the aim of igniting confidence, creativity and collaboration before the teenagers took to set themselves to produce their project Setting Sail.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2025
This is especially significant with Saturn retrograde igniting your stability-seeking second house of money, investments and values, urging you to get real about your spending and saving.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
President Richard Nixon heavily pressured Fed Chair Arthur Burns to ease rates ahead of the 1972 election, a move historians blame for igniting the second wave of ’70s inflation.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 22 Aug. 2025
The storms could spark lightning, igniting flash fires.
—Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for igniting
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The candle has four slow-burning wicks, is filled with a paraffin and soy wax blend, and burns for up to 22 hours.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Sep. 2025
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The wildfire has been burning on federal land managed by the United States Forest Service.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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This is a big deal as the new process requires no crushing pressure or scorching heat.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Sep. 2025
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These trees know how to withstand hardships—including scorching Southern summers—and require little to no maintenance once they are established.—
Katherine Polcari,
Southern Living,
6 Sep. 2025
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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,
3 Sep. 2025
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Even minor parks or embers might be carried into leaves or grass, kindling a fire that can swiftly expand.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Oc Register,
21 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Boise State football got the train back on the tracks last Friday night, torching Eastern Washington 51-14 in the Broncos’ home opener to get to 1-1 on the season.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
9 Sep. 2025
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Or Justin Herbert torching a Steve Spagnuolo defense for 318 yards and three passing touchdowns?—
Gladys Louise Tyler,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Igniting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/igniting. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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