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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
Post use, skin looks and feels more plump and less inflamed, with redness virtually gone and fine lines softened.
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Eva Thomas, InStyle, 14 June 2026
These dangerous actions only serve to further enflame tensions and further disrupt global supply chains.
—Paul Tilsley, FOXNews.com, 12 June 2026
After exercise, your muscles become inflamed.
—Kirstyn Hill, Health, 8 June 2026
Footage of an activist being dragged away from the development went viral, further inflaming public opposition.
—Emmet Lyons, CBS News, 6 June 2026
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Eva Thomas, InStyle, 14 June 2026
These dangerous actions only serve to further enflame tensions and further disrupt global supply chains.
—Paul Tilsley, FOXNews.com, 12 June 2026
After exercise, your muscles become inflamed.
—Kirstyn Hill, Health, 8 June 2026
Footage of an activist being dragged away from the development went viral, further inflaming public opposition.
—Emmet Lyons, CBS News, 6 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for inflame
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inflame
Verb
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In Chicago, these questions are interesting and infuriating because the Bulls have no say in the outcome.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2026
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The Iranians moved their training base from Arizona to Mexico, and the team has been required to leave Los Angeles right after both matches, infuriating Ghalenoei.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 June 2026
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Most of the smoke is coming from the Iron Fire in Utah, which has burned more than 21,000 acres.—
Joe Ruch,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
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The world has known that adding heat-trapping gases to the atmosphere by burning fossil fuels and cutting down forests will warm the globe, said Jennifer Francis, a climate scientist at the Woodwell Climate Research Center on Cape Cod, who was not involved in the research.—
Alexa St. John,
Fortune,
22 June 2026
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But Schnur said the governor likely also has concerns about angering one of his biggest backers.—
Katie King,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
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Meanwhile, Daemon, angered that his wife/niece is mad at him for orchestrating the brutal murder of a child, goes to the cursed castle of Harrenhal to claim it for their side — or perhaps to claim it for himself.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
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The breakout success of these films has ignited debate across Hollywood about what made these movies so popular, especially among Gen Z moviegoers who haven’t been flocking to cinemas in recent years.—
Cerys Davies,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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Moore said the nature of the materials inside has made the fire difficult to control, as the foam insulation continues to burn slowly once ignited.—
Iris Salem,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
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With those remarks, Cucurella is bound to enrage Culers.—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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Before the agreement was announced, Israeli forces struck in Beirut, enraging Trump, who has publicly expressed his fury with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
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An uncontained blaze in Utah’s Juab County has scorched 34 square miles, forcing the evacuation of Eureka and nearby ranches as firefighters race to shield homes amid fierce winds.—
Valerie Gonzalez,
Los Angeles Times,
22 June 2026
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The heat wave is expected to scorch Spain at least through Wednesday.—
Oleg Cetinic,
Fortune,
22 June 2026
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Residents were advised that while smoke may be irritating—particularly for those sensitive to air quality—there is currently no order for evacuation or shelter-in-place, despite a similar order already having been issued and lifted twice since the fire's ignition.—
Iris Salem,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
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Ammonia is a common industrial chemical that can irritate the eyes and respiratory system when present in elevated concentrations.—
Sydney Barragan,
Daily News,
19 June 2026
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No video evidence exists to show exactly how the Lachman fire started, much less that Rinderknecht was the one who lit the blaze.—
Brittny Mejia,
Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2026
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Opt for sconces and hanging lights, rather than lamps or lighting pieces that take up floorspace.—
Vaishnavi Nayel Talawadekar,
Architectural Digest,
23 June 2026
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“Inflame.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inflame. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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