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
These seemingly innocuous actions can kindle dry grass, potentially triggering a wildfire.
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Southern California Weather Report, Oc Register, 21 Aug. 2025
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.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 13 Aug. 2025
And that's kindling both great hopes and intense fears.
—Rob Stein, NPR, 6 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
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Southern California Weather Report, Oc Register, 21 Aug. 2025
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.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 13 Aug. 2025
And that's kindling both great hopes and intense fears.
—Rob Stein, NPR, 6 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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kindle
Verb
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The Jayhawks could have let Walker score, but didn’t, and instead burned their second timeout on defense with 32 seconds left.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
28 Sep. 2025
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The wildfire has been burning on state land for less than an hour.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
28 Sep. 2025
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New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers suffered a knee injury, feared to be a torn ACL, in the team’s Sunday afternoon win over the Los Angeles Chargers, igniting more conversation about playing on turf fields.—
Saad Yousuf,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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The duo’s personal collection of vintage outdoor furniture was ignited by a visit to Les Puces market in Paris.—
Sydney Gore,
Architectural Digest,
29 Sep. 2025
Verb
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There’s something so special about those simple joys — putting on a big cozy jacket, lighting the fireplace, and just settling in together as a family.—
Victoria Uwumarogie,
Essence,
25 Sep. 2025
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Another member of the cast, Teyana Taylor, who was married to former Kings player Iman Shumpert from 2016 to 2024, attended multiple Kings games while the film was in-production and lit the beam after a win.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
25 Sep. 2025
Verb
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When the Braves failed to gain traction by early summer, the consensus among baseball observers was that Snitker wouldn’t be fired during the season.—
David O'Brien,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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Arkansas coach Sam Pittman was fired Sunday, and defensive coordinator Travis Williams and co-defensive coordinator Marcus Woodson were dismissed Monday.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The blazes torched nearly 60 square miles of land, an area about the size of Miami, and have been tied to at least 31 deaths, though a study suggests the death toll could be much higher.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
25 Sep. 2025
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You’ll be escorted through a discreet door into a dark and moody dining den to gather around a 14-seat communal table, where the chefs will lead you through a multi-course omakase experience, torching, rolling and dashing bites with surprising toppings.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
21 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Le Creuset Stoneware Heritage Rectangular Dish This baking dish is crafted from durable stone that maintains even temperatures and prevents scorching.—
Emily Weaver,
PEOPLE,
20 Sep. 2025
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Potent scenes fail to be as intense as Taylor’s grind-you-up performance that scorches everything and everyone around her.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Kindle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kindle. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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