as in igniters
a person who deliberately and unlawfully sets fire to a building or other property
several suspicious fires in the past few months have probably been set by the same torch
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as in burns
to set (something) on fire
police suspect that the owner torched the house for the insurance money
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Recent Examples of torches
Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2025
There are processions with music and folk dance performances, but the most impressive sight might be when local fishermen in rowboats illuminate the lake with torches.
—Sarah Buder, AFAR Media, 8 Oct. 2025
Imagine thousands of spectators gathered together, watching in awe as hundreds of torches sway and flicker along the streets, filling the air with lively chants and a festive spirit.
—Ronny Maye, Essence, 22 Sep. 2025
Barbecue grills and tiki torches are stacked in the corners of her kitchen.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 18 Sep. 2025
The company's product line includes biodegradable and odorless fuels for oil lamps, candles, torches and lanterns.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Aug. 2025
As many in the crowd stood protecting their eyes while standing amid hundreds of unlit torches, reminding us that the night’s core activity wasn’t happening, in moments the experience felt more like one to endure rather than enjoy.
—Katie Bain, Billboard, 3 Sep. 2019
FOXNews.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Noun
The post also included a look at an outdoor seating area by the sand surrounded by pillows and tiki torches.
—Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2025
There are processions with music and folk dance performances, but the most impressive sight might be when local fishermen in rowboats illuminate the lake with torches.
—Sarah Buder, AFAR Media, 8 Oct. 2025
Imagine thousands of spectators gathered together, watching in awe as hundreds of torches sway and flicker along the streets, filling the air with lively chants and a festive spirit.
—Ronny Maye, Essence, 22 Sep. 2025
Barbecue grills and tiki torches are stacked in the corners of her kitchen.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 18 Sep. 2025
The company's product line includes biodegradable and odorless fuels for oil lamps, candles, torches and lanterns.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Aug. 2025
As many in the crowd stood protecting their eyes while standing amid hundreds of unlit torches, reminding us that the night’s core activity wasn’t happening, in moments the experience felt more like one to endure rather than enjoy.
—Katie Bain, Billboard, 3 Sep. 2019
Verb
Continue reading … IN OTHER NEWS SWEET REVENGE – Aaron Rodgers torches former Jets team with 4 touchdowns in Steelers debut victory.
—FOXNews.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for torches
Verb
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Sometimes lightning hits the mountainside and splits or burns a tree.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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The cheapest, most efficient way to produce consistent heat has long been with fossil fuels; nothing burns as slow and hot as coal or natural gas.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
30 Oct. 2025
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Indeed, Knight says the Guinness family claims that the Guinness brewery feared attacks by Fenians and arsonists before Benjamin Guinness’s death.—
Olivia B. Waxman,
Time,
25 Sep. 2025
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Days later, arsonists returned to burn what was left of Chinatown.—
Beth Lew-Williams,
New Yorker,
13 Sep. 2025
Verb
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At sunset, lights the color of peach orchards, and the road was lit with candles made of honey wax.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 Oct. 2025
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These are for the artful burner, someone who lights a candle as much for its vibe as its aroma.—
Michael Stefanov,
Robb Report,
14 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The cartridge fires a 40-grain bullet at approximately 1,260 feet per second.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Oct. 2025
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Oh, and if Indiana fires him without cause, Cignetti would be due 100% of his remaining salary.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
29 Oct. 2025
Verb
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While Martin Scorsese called it one of the scariest movies of all time, The Uninvited kindles a wonderful romance between Rick and Stella.—
Steven Thrash,
Entertainment Weekly,
25 Oct. 2025
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The star of Big Little Lies confessed her new film, Caught Stealing, kindles a powerful yearning for some aspects of the era.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
1 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Continue reading … 'TRYING MY BEST' – Country star 'scared' after anti-Trump song ignites social media firestorm.—
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FOXNews.com,
8 Oct. 2025
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How, exactly, Sarr’s future will play out often ignites spirited debate.—
Josh Robbins,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
Verb
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That’s the difference between fury that scorches everything in sight and anger that fuels justice.—
Marc Brackett,
Time,
28 Oct. 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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“Torches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/torches. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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