as in blazes
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 wildfires
Smoke from regional wildfires would cause air quality to reach unhealth levels, read one of the alerts for the state.
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Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Sep. 2025
The story grabbed him thematically too, given the increasing devastation caused by wildfires and other environmental catastrophes.
—Tomris Laffly, Time, 6 Sep. 2025
And yet, between when the film was greenlit and its premiere at the Toronto Film Festival, California has endured record wildfires.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 6 Sep. 2025
There’s highly capable support in the cast from the unfailingly superb Vázquez, emanating gravitas, humanity and barely contained anger at the increasing frequency and spread of wildfires and the foolish refusal of those in power to address the growing threat.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 6 Sep. 2025
Understanding the gravity of a red flag warning and adhering to these precautions is pivotal in reducing the risk of wildfires during these hazardous conditions.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 5 Sep. 2025
As a result, homeowners are facing rising insurance costs, reconstruction costs or even no insurance coverage after devastating wildfires.
—Kyle Reiman, ABC News, 5 Sep. 2025
The micro-budget indie (Sundance 2025) about a farm community recovering from wildfires had wangled a permit to shoot during the Actors Strike.
—Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2025
As wildfires spark across Colorado each year, emergency officials have adopted a three-stage system to manage evacuations.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 5 Sep. 2025
Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Sep. 2025
The story grabbed him thematically too, given the increasing devastation caused by wildfires and other environmental catastrophes.
—Tomris Laffly, Time, 6 Sep. 2025
And yet, between when the film was greenlit and its premiere at the Toronto Film Festival, California has endured record wildfires.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 6 Sep. 2025
There’s highly capable support in the cast from the unfailingly superb Vázquez, emanating gravitas, humanity and barely contained anger at the increasing frequency and spread of wildfires and the foolish refusal of those in power to address the growing threat.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 6 Sep. 2025
Understanding the gravity of a red flag warning and adhering to these precautions is pivotal in reducing the risk of wildfires during these hazardous conditions.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 5 Sep. 2025
As a result, homeowners are facing rising insurance costs, reconstruction costs or even no insurance coverage after devastating wildfires.
—Kyle Reiman, ABC News, 5 Sep. 2025
The micro-budget indie (Sundance 2025) about a farm community recovering from wildfires had wangled a permit to shoot during the Actors Strike.
—Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2025
As wildfires spark across Colorado each year, emergency officials have adopted a three-stage system to manage evacuations.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 5 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wildfires
Noun
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The blazes are part of what Cal Fire has named the TCU Lightning Complex Fire.—
Bill Hutchinson,
ABC News,
4 Sep. 2025
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While wildfire season in Arizona used to arrive in spring and reliably end by the monsoon, fire seasons have turned into fire years as the blazes become more erratic and frequent.—
John Leos,
AZCentral.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Forest walks, lazy lake days, midday swims, and evening bonfires are a part of your regular day.—
Miles Walls,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Sep. 2025
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Throw in the beautiful scenery and cityscapes, along with great food, shopping, a dash of college football and bonfires, and all roads lead to Tennessee—now that sounds like a country song in the making.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Wildfires.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wildfires. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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