as in provocative
tending to excite political disorder or insurrection
the restless crowd was stirred up by the inflammatory rhetoric
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Recent Examples of inflammatory
Today, cinnamon products are sold as dietary supplements to help with a variety of healthy conditions, including treating diabetes, promoting weight loss and relieving hay fever and other inflammatory conditions.
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Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 8 May 2025
Supporters of Jacobs posted inflammatory, unproven accusations against Smith on Jacobs’ Facebook page.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 8 May 2025
Teo notes that a 2017 study found that an AIP diet yielded some improvements in symptom relief and inflammatory markers in people with Crohn’s disease and UC.
—Sarah Garone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 25 Apr. 2025
Their inflammatory markers were monitored through blood, urine, and stool samples, and colon polyps were examined through high-definition colonoscopies.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Apr. 2025
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Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 8 May 2025
Supporters of Jacobs posted inflammatory, unproven accusations against Smith on Jacobs’ Facebook page.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 8 May 2025
Teo notes that a 2017 study found that an AIP diet yielded some improvements in symptom relief and inflammatory markers in people with Crohn’s disease and UC.
—Sarah Garone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 25 Apr. 2025
Their inflammatory markers were monitored through blood, urine, and stool samples, and colon polyps were examined through high-definition colonoscopies.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inflammatory
Adjective
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Once best known for his satirical workplace humor, Adams became increasingly associated with provocative views, especially after embracing Trump during the 2016 election.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 May 2025
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These sparks can take many forms, such as a provocative article, a keynote speech that challenges conventional thinking, a compelling podcast interview or even a viral social media post.—
John Knotts,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
Adjective
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Tarrio was convicted of seditious conspiracy for his role in the Jan. 6 attack and sentenced to 22 years in prison.—
Tom Dreisbach,
NPR,
21 May 2025
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Enrique Tarrio, who was facing 22 years in prison after being convicted of seditious conspiracy in connection with Jan. 6, was among the hundreds of rioters who were granted pardons by Trump.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 May 2025
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Arson – To unlawfully and intentionally damage or attempt to damage any real or personal property of another person or entity by fire or incendiary device.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
9 May 2025
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Her story underscores the dangerous, potentially life-threatening consequences of the incendiary rhetoric surrounding immigration.—
Carielle Escalante,
Mercury News,
1 May 2025
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“Inflammatory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inflammatory. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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