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
Watson had kindled a social media friendship with the NBA star and received an invite to one of his exclusive pickup runs.
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Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 14 Jan. 2026
John Blackwell, who made the buzzer-beating game-winner, saw what the fan reaction kindled inside Carrington.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 14 Jan. 2026
This is only slightly challenged by a flame kindled between Mindy and Alfie (Lucien Laviscount) earlier on in the show.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 5 Jan. 2026
These seemingly innocuous actions can kindle dry grass, potentially triggering a wildfire.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 29 Dec. 2025
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Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 14 Jan. 2026
John Blackwell, who made the buzzer-beating game-winner, saw what the fan reaction kindled inside Carrington.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 14 Jan. 2026
This is only slightly challenged by a flame kindled between Mindy and Alfie (Lucien Laviscount) earlier on in the show.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 5 Jan. 2026
These seemingly innocuous actions can kindle dry grass, potentially triggering a wildfire.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 29 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kindle
Verb
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Two other adults were also burned during the incident, though the extent of their injuries was not immediately released.—
Richard Ramos,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 2026
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Useful natural gas valued at just under $1 billion was burned by the Nigerian oil and gas industry, equivalent to fines of over half a billion dollars, many of which are not collected.—
Noo Saro-Wiwa,
The Dial,
24 Mar. 2026
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In 2020, the murder of George Floyd ignited a nationwide reckoning on race, which prompted communities and institutions across the nation, including California, to remove public monuments of former slaveholders or prominent Confederate figures.—
Melissa Gomez,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Mar. 2026
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The Bruins started the game 0 for 7 from the field, only to make their next eight shots, ignited by three in a row from Dailey.—
Daily News,
Daily News,
21 Mar. 2026
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Inside, the restaurant is well-lit and spacious.—
Alaina Chou,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
24 Mar. 2026
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Modesto Fire said the teenager was attempting to re-light a barbecue using a flammable liquid when the fire suddenly flashed, igniting and causing significant burns.—
Richard Ramos,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 2026
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According to the Broward Sheriff's Office, the shooting happened last Monday night after a 27-year-old man, identified as William Forhan, was robbed and then chased after the suspect while firing a gun multiple times.—
Joan Murray,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 2026
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The revelation about Joseph Félix Badio, a former official in Haiti’s anti-corruption unit who was fired months before the brazen killing, emerged Monday during the cross-examination of an FBI official who served as a case agent.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
24 Mar. 2026
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On Monday, the group claimed credit for torching four ambulances at a Jewish community rescue service outside the Machzike Hadath synagogue in London.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
24 Mar. 2026
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Videos posted online showed settlers torching cars and buildings, with at least 10 Palestinians reported injured, according to the Palestine Red Crescent Society.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
23 Mar. 2026
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Across the four days of scorching temperatures, 40 daily high temperature records were broken, the NWS said.—
Sierra van der Brug,
Oc Register,
21 Mar. 2026
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This unseasonable March streak of scorching heat is not only notable in its intensity, but also in its duration and its scale.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Mar. 2026
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“Kindle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kindle. Accessed 25 Mar. 2026.
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