KINDLING Synonyms: 56 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

Definition of kindling

as in fuel

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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

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 Rather than have their payroll and egos be kindling for clubhouse dysfunction, the Dodgers have found a formula to keep their winning ways going. — Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for kindling

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Noun

Its small size allows it to power cruise missiles and other autonomous platforms where weight, packaging and fuel efficiency directly affect range and payload capacity.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 21 July 2026
Most of its strongest thunderstorms remain confined to the southern half of the circulation, while dry air continues to disrupt development despite fuel from near-record warm Gulf water.

— Briana Waxman, CNN Money, 21 July 2026

Definition of fuel

Verb

Hundreds of kilometers away in the towns near Madrid, Spanish authorities declared that the fires burning there, fanned by strong winds and searing temperatures, were the worst-ever in the region’s history.

— Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 25 July 2026
Russell said that breadfruit will become more common as climate change continues to trend toward warmer conditions throughout the world as a response to burning fossil fuels.

— Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 24 July 2026

Definition of burning

Noun

But after millions of pounds of propellant were loaded into the world's largest rocket and the engine startup sequence had begun, the system triggered an automatic abort of the launch.

— Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 17 July 2026
Spinifex says its team spun out of Black Sky Industries, an Australian developer and supplier of solid rocket propellant and solid rocket motors.

— Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 17 July 2026

Definition of propellant

Noun

The study provides two examples of Paramount using its market power in order to try and change the tax incentive structure in its favor.

— Rick Ellis, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
In recent weeks, Perez has heated up at the plate and started to showcase the raw power he is known for.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 26 July 2026

Definition of power

Verb

After lighting the fire, Arrabaca also pulled out an airsoft rifle — a device commonly used in sports and recreation resembling a gun, but fires less lethal projectiles rather than bullets — and fired five to seven pellets, officials said.

— Brynn Gingras, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
Howell considers lighting one of the most important and underutilized layers.

— Oset Babür-Winter, Architectural Digest, 17 July 2026

Definition of lighting

Noun

Launch safety, orbital debris, broadband access, AI model conduct, content moderation, data use and energy consumption belong to different industry materiality maps.

— Shivaram Rajgopal, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
Even so, the impact she’s already made with her experience, energy and depth has been evident.

— Micahya Costen, AJC.com, 23 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

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