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
Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 7 Mar. 2025
The first season follows the reunion between these two characters, who went to grade school together, and their kindling of a romance that grows to be each of their first loves.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 14 May 2025
But then Littlejohn speaks, Zooming in from Big Mac in his red prison shirt, and Hood feels some spark of hope kindling.
—Brenna Ehrlich, Rolling Stone, 29 Mar. 2025
That reassessment proved to be the creative kindling in her mind.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 5 Mar. 2025
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Verb
When more sparks hit more kindling, conflagrations will grow.
—Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 7 Mar. 2025
The first season follows the reunion between these two characters, who went to grade school together, and their kindling of a romance that grows to be each of their first loves.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 14 May 2025
But then Littlejohn speaks, Zooming in from Big Mac in his red prison shirt, and Hood feels some spark of hope kindling.
—Brenna Ehrlich, Rolling Stone, 29 Mar. 2025
That reassessment proved to be the creative kindling in her mind.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 5 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kindling
Verb
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The company built a retail and residential complex around the county’s Coconut Grove Metrorail station, and Martin also is pitching an incinerator site in western Miami-Dade as an alternative to the Levine Cava plan to rebuild the trash-burning facility in Doral.—
Douglas Hanks,
Miami Herald,
4 Jan. 2025
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That same year, the Legislature appropriated $180 million that the Air Resources Board could use to fund alternatives to burning.—
Rebecca Plevin,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Kia Sorento Hybrid fuel cost The national average gas price at the time of writing is $3.22 a gallon according to AAA.com.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
24 June 2025
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In addition, there are approximately $325,000 in annual operating expenses, and a bill for flying, which covers fuel and ground maintenance.—
John Kell,
Fortune,
24 June 2025
Verb
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With Mercury stationing direct in Pisces — igniting your expressive fifth house of love, creativity and passion — everything from your hobbies to your romantic longings is getting back on track.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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The Table Rock Fire has burned more than 13,000 acres total in South Carolina and North Carolina since igniting on March 21, the South Carolina Forestry Commission said Tuesday.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
1 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Ozone losses are driven by the chlorine produced from solid rocket motor propellant and black carbon, which is emitted from most propellants, the study says.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
20 June 2025
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That allows the satellites to use minimal propellant to attempt formation flying.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
16 June 2025
Verb
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Stray animals are also at risk of suffering from heat exhaustion during scorching summers.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
Newsweek,
2 Jan. 2025
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Heat over medium heat, stirring frequently to avoid scorching the milk.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
28 Dec. 2024
Noun
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These mental health challenges aren’t occurring just because women have multiple baby fathers and are mixing energies with multiple men.—
Essence,
Essence,
23 June 2025
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Not everyone has gotten the memo, but energy demand and production are set to increase tenfold over the next 20 years, heralding a new era.—
Clem Chambers,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
Noun
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Reality Check is a Star series holding those with power to account and shining a light on their decisions.—
David Hudnall,
Kansas City Star,
23 June 2025
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Why Tacit Knowledge Often Isn't Shared Despite its power, tacit knowledge rarely flows freely.—
Wayne Yu,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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“Kindling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kindling. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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