kindling 1 of 2

noun

Definition of kindlingnext
as in fuel

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kindling

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verb

present participle of kindle
as in burning
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 kindling
Noun
The Dodgers entered Saturday with the best record in MLB and leading the National League in several offensive categories, and the Texas Rangers continued to add kindling to the fire. — Dan Arritt, Oc Register, 12 Apr. 2026 This should make light work of precisely slicing through leather and fabrics, opening packages, and preparing kindling and food. — New Atlas, 10 Mar. 2026
Verb
Which kindling splitter is best? — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 19 May 2026 The Lakers picked up steam down the stretch in the regular season, winning 16 of 18 heading into April and kindling hope of being a dark-horse candidate to give trouble to the Thunder or Spurs in the playoffs. — ABC News, 12 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for kindling
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kindling
  1. fuel
  2. burning
  3. propellant
  4. igniting
  5. power
  6. lighting
  7. energy
  8. scorching
Noun
  • Fighting in the region has kept oil tankers from using the waterway to deliver crude to customers from the Persian Gulf, driving up fuel prices worldwide.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 July 2026
  • America became the gas and diesel exporter of last resort after the Middle East stopped exporting fuel during the war.
    — David Goldman, CNN Money, 14 July 2026
Definition of fuel
Verb
  • The wildfires in Canada’s boreal forests are burning with greater size and intensity because of climate change, as greenhouse gas emissions from human use of fossil fuels continue to drive global warming.
    — Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 17 July 2026
  • Companies burning solid waste, including garment and fabric scraps, can be fined $250.
    — Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 17 July 2026
Definition of burning
Noun
  • This includes things like explosives for warheads, demolition charges, rocket and missile propellant, and pyrotechnics like flares, igniters, etc.
    — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 11 July 2026
  • If all goes according to plan, the launch will bring Starship V3 closer to more ambitious tests, including orbital insertion, propellant transfer and the recovery of both stages back at Starbase.
    — Josh Dinner, Space.com, 10 July 2026
Definition of propellant
Verb
  • Wildfires have been igniting across Canada and northern Minnesota this month.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 18 July 2026
  • In a rare and unusual move, launch was called off right as Super Heavy began igniting its 33 engines.
    — Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 16 July 2026
Definition of igniting
Noun
  • Kuwait, Bahrain, Jordan and Saudi Arabia reported raising alarms or fending off Iranian attacks, as Kuwait said another power and water desalination plant was hit.
    — Jomana Karadsheh, CNN Money, 19 July 2026
  • The strikes injured several people at the oil facility and caused a fire at the desalination plant, forcing several power generation units offline.
    — Jon Gambrell, Fortune, 18 July 2026
Definition of power
Verb
  • Howell considers lighting one of the most important and underutilized layers.
    — Oset Babür-Winter, Architectural Digest, 17 July 2026
  • An accidental fire means it wasn't caused by a person intentionally lighting or spreading a fire.
    — Amethyst Martinez, USA Today, 17 July 2026
Definition of lighting
Noun
  • Wisconsin has committed up to $55 million in incentives to help Realta Fusion build its new headquarters and fusion research facility in Madison, a move aimed at strengthening the state’s position in the emerging fusion energy industry.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 16 July 2026
  • Sixty-eight percent of likely voters told PPIC the cost of energy — both in utility bills and the price of gasoline at the pump — were a big problem.
    — Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 16 July 2026
Definition of energy
Verb
  • Often if calcium levels in the soil are too low, plants would also be exhibiting signs of deficiency including stunted growth, curling of leaves and perhaps spotting or scorching on leaves.
    — Dawn Pettinelli, Hartford Courant, 19 July 2026
  • But beyond the numbers — buoyed by a scorching 7 of 9 showing in two games at the California Classic — his form looks sound.
    — Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 19 July 2026
Definition of scorching

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