as in fires
a destructive burning
the intense heat of the raging inferno repeatedly drove back the firefighters
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Recent Examples of infernos
Now, infernos sweep through populous towns and cities.
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Susie Neilson, San Francisco Chronicle, 2 July 2025
Susie Neilson, San Francisco Chronicle, 2 July 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for infernos
fires
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Even still, the Russian munitions that did make it through on Tuesday damaged several high-rise residential and commercial buildings in Kyiv, sparking fires and burning cars on the streets.—
Lauren Kent,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
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Earthquakes' sudden, rapid shaking can cause fires, tsunamis, landslides or avalanches.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
4 June 2026
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“Infernos.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/infernos. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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