as in blaze
a fire in a wild area (such as a forest) that is not controlled and that can burn a large area very quickly
The recent wildfires were made worse by the strong winds.
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Recent Examples of wildfire
Kravitz said Swift had generously invited the mother-daughter duo to stay in her home during the evacuations caused by the L.A. wildfires in January.
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Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 13 Aug. 2025
In southern Spain, around 2,000 people, including tourists, have been evacuated from the popular town of Tarifa as a wildfire blazed in view of the beaches.
—Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2025
Firefighting helicopters on various occasions scooped up water from the lake when fighting wildfires instead of flying farther away.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Aug. 2025
Smoke from Canadian wildfires drifted into Kansas City on Friday morning, raising health concerns about the area’s air quality.
—Kansas City Star, 1 Aug. 2025
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Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 13 Aug. 2025
In southern Spain, around 2,000 people, including tourists, have been evacuated from the popular town of Tarifa as a wildfire blazed in view of the beaches.
—Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2025
Firefighting helicopters on various occasions scooped up water from the lake when fighting wildfires instead of flying farther away.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Aug. 2025
Smoke from Canadian wildfires drifted into Kansas City on Friday morning, raising health concerns about the area’s air quality.
—Kansas City Star, 1 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wildfire
Noun
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Multiple lawsuits were filed against Lineage for damages and health impacts of the blaze.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
12 Aug. 2025
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By Monday evening, a fire crew of 45 has achieved full containment of the blaze.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
12 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Taylor Swift poured tanks of gasoline on social media, struck a match and lit the internet in an inferno of excitement.—
Bryan West,
The Tennessean,
13 Aug. 2025
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It is not yet known whether the person died in the inferno or drowned.—
Escher Walcott,
People.com,
20 July 2025
Noun
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The whiskey features aromas of toasted grain, campfire smoke, caramel, and a hint of citrus.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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Charms The final part of a Gunslinger's arsenal is charms, which can be equipped at campfires to gain a variety of passive effects.—
Oliver Brandt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Aug. 2025
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But also just a touch ironic — like a man handing out fire safety pamphlets while carelessly flipping burgers over a bonfire on his porch.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Aug. 2025
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It’s designed for the discerning drinker who’d like their mezcal a little less bonfire, a little more mineral.—
Lela London,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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“Wildfire.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wildfire. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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