as in to burn
to set (something) on fire
worried that lightning will kindle the forest in the drought-stricken nature preserve
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Recent Examples of kindle
In addition to this, bosses and parents see you in such a positive way that some of you will kindle a romance with someone in authority.
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Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 13 Aug. 2025
The White House’s relentless pressure on the Federal Reserve has kindled a debate on the central bank’s independence and role in the economy.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 2 Aug. 2025
President Donald Trump is weighing an executive order that would attempt to stabilize the business and law of college sports but might instead kindle new legal challenges.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 22 July 2025
Others’ behaviors and biases are kindling to my future flame.
—Paige Francis, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
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Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 13 Aug. 2025
The White House’s relentless pressure on the Federal Reserve has kindled a debate on the central bank’s independence and role in the economy.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 2 Aug. 2025
President Donald Trump is weighing an executive order that would attempt to stabilize the business and law of college sports but might instead kindle new legal challenges.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 22 July 2025
Others’ behaviors and biases are kindling to my future flame.
—Paige Francis, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kindle
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The wildfire has been burning on private land.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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The Jets also failed twice to convert on two-point conversions, once in the first half (Braelon Allen was stuffed) and again in the fourth quarter — after needlessly burning a timeout, Fields forced a throw to Wilson, surrounded by three defensive backs, in the back right corner of the end zone.—
Zack Rosenblatt,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Historic data In California, lightning strikes ignited 305 fires in 2024, as reported by NIFC, resulting in 90,206 acres of wildland burned.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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The podcast looks back at the beloved series that ignited her career, featuring interviews with cast and creatives and sparking discussions about how the show's themes are still relevant today.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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Another challenge was lighting, to shoot everything in a visually coherent and realistic manner amid all the smoke.—
Tomris Laffly,
Time,
6 Sep. 2025
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James appears to be walking toward the viewer with a burning flame lit behind him.—
Michael Nied,
PEOPLE,
5 Sep. 2025
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As the boys ran away down the street, the man raised the pistol again and fired at them, striking Guzman in the back.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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The next shot came from California Governor Gavin Newsom, who fired back with a threat to rewrite his state's congressional map to add five Democratic seats.—
Tom Rogers,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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Huse torched ham in his backyard for Cuban sandwiches and celebrated birthdays with epic cakes and flaming desserts.—
Gabrielle Calise,
Miami Herald,
3 Sep. 2025
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Then Dort literally uses his finger-flames to light Gideon on fire and torch him to a crisp.—
Jessica M. Goldstein,
Vulture,
3 Sep. 2025
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The temperature on the field was scorching, yet Ryan started off cold.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Sep. 2025
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Historic data According to NIFC records for 2024, lightning ignited 305 fires in California, scorching 90,206 acres of wildland.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Kindle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kindle. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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