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
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
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
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Key Takeaways The number of calories a person burns during a mile run averages around 100, but there is considerable variation depending on several factors, especially weight.—
Nancy LeBrun,
Verywell Health,
8 Oct. 2025
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In fact, Anderson is laughing at both sides while the world burns.—
Graham Hillard,
The Washington Examiner,
3 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
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This one goal for Dolphins and another for Hurricanes will define success or failure in 2025 // Strobe lights?—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
5 Oct. 2025
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The Pisces lunar eclipse on September 7 activates your fifth house of love, creativity, and pleasure, and should bring clarity around what (or who) truly lights you up.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 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
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This 24-Day Craft Christmas Advent Calendar kindles the creative spirit during the festive season.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
28 Oct. 2024
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The first three years are fully guaranteed if the school fires him without cause before the end of 2027.—
Lauren Merola,
New York Times,
9 Oct. 2025
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Bailey unceremoniously fires Meredith, Webber, and Alex after learning they very much had something to do with it, too.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
9 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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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
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“Torches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/torches. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
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