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1
as in to infuriate
to make angry
the newspaper editorial inflamed her enough to inspire her to dash off a letter to the editor
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2
as in to burn
to set (something) on fire
a carelessly tossed cigarette inflamed the papers in the trash can
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Recent Examples of inflame
Her hands, though inflamed and covered in red sores, also had several large areas that were smooth and lacked any signs of irritation.
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Jerome Groopman, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
The prospect of hundreds of thousands of Shiites on the move has inflamed Lebanese sensitivities about the country’s fragile sectarian balance.
—ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
His advice was not taken by CPAC organizers, and such tensions were enflamed prominently.
—Alex J. Rouhandeh, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
These include ileitis and jejunoileitis (where parts of the small intestine are inflamed), ileocolitis (where the last part of the small intestine, known as the ileum, and colon are inflamed), and colitis (where only the colon is involved).
—Korin Miller, SELF, 31 Mar. 2026
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Jerome Groopman, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
The prospect of hundreds of thousands of Shiites on the move has inflamed Lebanese sensitivities about the country’s fragile sectarian balance.
—ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
His advice was not taken by CPAC organizers, and such tensions were enflamed prominently.
—Alex J. Rouhandeh, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
These include ileitis and jejunoileitis (where parts of the small intestine are inflamed), ileocolitis (where the last part of the small intestine, known as the ileum, and colon are inflamed), and colitis (where only the colon is involved).
—Korin Miller, SELF, 31 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inflame
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Hart’s stance infuriated some of his liberal supporters and sparked a Michigan recall petition to oust him from the Senate.—
John T. Shaw,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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Genuine labor advocates are infuriated by its decline, which has proceeded under Republican and Democratic administrations alike.—
Business Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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Earlier this year, the Environmental Protection Agency rescinded several longstanding environmental regulations, including gutting the 2009 endangerment finding and rolling back air quality standards for coal-burning power plants, which advocates say will cause irreparable harm.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
27 Apr. 2026
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The cladding on the house is called Shou Sugi Ban, which is a Japanese process of preserving wood by pre-burning it and then staining it to [create a durable, fire-retardant material].—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Apr. 2026
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Starmer’s comments risk angering many within his party, who will take issue with his linking of antisemitism with pro-Palestinian activism.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
2 May 2026
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Those plans angered victims' families, and some prominent state officials called for regulators to deny or delay renewal of the camp's license, which had been under review by the Texas Department of State Health Services.—
Briauna Brown,
CBS News,
30 Apr. 2026
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Over a whirlwind night, Audrey and Hubert risk their respective careers to help one another, igniting the start of a legendary forty-year creative partnership.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
1 May 2026
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The initial disclosure during a March 17 staff budget presentation ignited a sharp split among council members.—
Mona Darwish,
Oc Register,
1 May 2026
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The culmination of the story is Michael revealing on stage that this would be the Jacksons' last show together, enraging his father Joe Jackson (Colman Domingo).—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026
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Lyman said the amount of grief had shocked and enraged her.—
Ariane Lange,
Sacbee.com,
24 Apr. 2026
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Yet even a disappointing ruling at the high court doesn’t mean the MAHA movement is defeated or should completely go scorched earth on the administration.—
Mabinty Quarshie,
The Washington Examiner,
26 Apr. 2026
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The Blazers could not hold on after building a 65-59 halftime lead, an edge built by shooting a scorching 10-of-21 from 3-point range.—
Christian Clark,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Joining Stuart’s quest are his girlfriend, Denise (Lapkus); geologist buddy Bert (Posehn); and irritating quantum physicist Barry Kripke (Bowie).—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Apr. 2026
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The Be Gentle, Be Kind Detangling Spray is no different and is free from fragrance and essential oils, two common ingredients that can irritate sensitive skin.—
Sarah Felbin,
Allure,
26 Apr. 2026
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For some, a Day 3 NFL draft selection lights a competitive fuse, so to speak.—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
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Until Artie Moreno fixes the holes in the ceiling and the holes in the lineup, the only thing consistently lit in Anaheim might be a Closed for Infestation sign.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Inflame.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inflame. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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