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
Manuel Muñoz, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2025
Now, all that kindling is dry following the long, arid months of summer.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 5 Sep. 2025
Evan Bush, NBC news, 15 Sep. 2025
Even minor parks or embers might be carried into leaves or grass, kindling a fire that can swiftly expand.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 3 Sep. 2025
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Verb
Beneath me, one by one, logs are added to a nest of kindling in the hearth.
—Manuel Muñoz, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2025
Now, all that kindling is dry following the long, arid months of summer.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 5 Sep. 2025
Noun
Science builds on prior insights, and a handy repository of past advances serves as kindling for future discoveries.
—Evan Bush, NBC news, 15 Sep. 2025
Even minor parks or embers might be carried into leaves or grass, kindling a fire that can swiftly expand.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 3 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kindling
Verb
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Highlights include a double reception room with soaring 9-foot-tall ceilings, three huge sash windows, and a wood-burning fireplace, along with a bespoke library, a 10-seat dining room, a star-worthy primary suite, and a rooftop garden that offers al fresco dining space and sweeping city views.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
20 Oct. 2025
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Schedule one cleaning in late summer or early fall and another in spring after you're done burning fires for the season.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
20 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Overall, the inflation data likely add fuel to expectations that the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates by another quarter percentage point at its policy meeting later this month - its second consecutive cut.—
NPR,
NPR,
25 Oct. 2025
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Daylight saving time was introduced in the United States in 1918 with the Standard Time Act, which was meant to lower fuel costs during the First World War.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
25 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The 29-year-old woman shared in her post that her sibling had been pushing her to let their mother’s husband walk her down the aisle, igniting a years-long tension that has now boiled over.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
19 Oct. 2025
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The takeovers typically occur late at night or in the early morning hours, with some groups igniting fireworks to add to the thrill.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The production features design by Tom Pye, puppetry design and direction by Basil Twist, costumes by Kimie Nakano, lighting by Jessica Hung Han Yun, and movement by You-Ri Yamanaka.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
23 Oct. 2025
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The livestreamed event included the singer briefly turning off the lights in the area and then re-lighting them to reveal the album’s cover art projected onto a building.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
21 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Then, just like a conventional chemical rocket, this propellant is transformed into a hot gas and expelled out of a nozzle, blasting the rocket forward.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
15 Oct. 2025
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However, a direct trip to Mars would require vast amounts of fuel, so SpaceX plans to use in-orbit refueling, where multiple tanker Starships transfer propellant to a main vehicle before departure.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Oct. 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,
22 Oct. 2025
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Josh Sargent was the man in 2022 and started the EFL Championship season scorching for his club, Norwich City.—
Braidon Nourse,
Denver Post,
14 Oct. 2025
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Deandre Ayton contributed 15 points and eight rebounds, and while those three provided the offensive spark, the defensive energy from Marcus Smart off the bench and Jarred Vanderbilt proved to be a game-changer, as both players recorded two steals apiece.—
Cole Sullivan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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According to the Department of Transportation, daylight saving time saves energy, prevents traffic injuries and reduces crime.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
25 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Zebra mussels can completely clog water intake structures and affect public water supplies, power generation and many other industries.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 Oct. 2025
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The Dallas Cowboys climbed up most NFL power rankings lists following their 44-22 win over the Washington Commanders on Sunday.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
21 Oct. 2025
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“Kindling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kindling. Accessed 25 Oct. 2025.
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