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as in inferno
a destructive burning
a number of suspicious fires in the neighborhood recently
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as in intensity
depth of feeling
had she the fire in her heart that a run for the White House requires?
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as in ordeal
a test of faith, patience, or strength
asked to be sent to the front lines, as he was eager to prove himself in the fire of battle
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as in to stimulate
to give life, vigor, or spirit to
a school outing to the natural history museum fired his imagination, and he grew up to become an eminent paleontologist
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as in to sack
to let go from office, service, or employment
fired the secretary for incompetence
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as in to throw
to send through the air especially with a quick forward motion of the arm
fired a pass to the running back
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as in to burn
to set (something) on fire
lit some kindling before attempting to fire the logs
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Recent Examples of fire
Monte Morin, Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2025
The fire was reported shortly after 1:50 a.m. at the IConic at South 1st, said Austin Fire Department Battalion Chief David Heaton.
—Bianca Moreno-Paz, Austin American-Statesman, 31 Dec. 2024
Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 1 Jan. 2025
Within moments, the driver started firing on police officers from inside the vehicle.
—Sharon Coolidge, The Enquirer, 1 Jan. 2025
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Noun
The fire spread to eight acres before it was contained by fire crews.
—Monte Morin, Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2025
The fire was reported shortly after 1:50 a.m. at the IConic at South 1st, said Austin Fire Department Battalion Chief David Heaton.
—Bianca Moreno-Paz, Austin American-Statesman, 31 Dec. 2024
Verb
While the Israeli military referred to a single missile fired from Yemen, Sarea said the group had launched two missiles that hit their targets: the international airport near Tel Aviv and a power station in the Jerusalem area.
—Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 1 Jan. 2025
Within moments, the driver started firing on police officers from inside the vehicle.
—Sharon Coolidge, The Enquirer, 1 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fire
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The inferno has scorched dozens of square miles, and maps from CBS News show how its size compares to those of major U.S. cities.Alex Sundby, CBS News, 10 Jan. 2025
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Firefighters are facing fierce hurricane-force winds while desperately trying to contain the inferno.David Caraccio, Sacramento Bee, 9 Jan. 2025
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How will a warming climate affect hurricane intensity?Jack Prator, Orlando Sentinel, 30 Dec. 2024
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Ramprakash was famously earmarked for a golden future in international cricket but often fell foul of an intensity that trapped rather than released his glorious talents.Tim Ellis, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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After disappearing for six months following the ordeal, the special agent is forced to return when another criminal demands to negotiate with him by name.Esther Kang, People.com, 2 Jan. 2025
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The ordeal was captured on video and shows a hooded male on the edge of the platform and a victim looking at his phone as the train pulls into the station.Christina Shaw, Fox News, 1 Jan. 2025
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These are said to support the circadian clock and also stimulate the release of serotonin, thereby increasing concentration and well-being.Desireé Oostland, Vogue, 31 Dec. 2024
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Inflation will remain above the Federal Reserve’s target, with President-elect Trump’s policies limiting production while stimulating spending.Bill Conerly, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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O’Neil was sacked 26 times and took at least three sacks in five games.Jesse Temple, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
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But he was sacked four times, and a second-quarter fumble marked his eighth straight game with at least one turnover.Kyle Hightower, Orlando Sentinel, 29 Dec. 2024
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Pedretti and another friend fulfilled Henneman’s last wish to have a Christmas party and threw one replete with festive cheer on Nov. 6, 2020.Ishani Desai, Sacramento Bee, 5 Jan. 2025
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Of course, best-sellers like the totally versatile Everywhere Belt Bag and the buttery-soft Align High-rise Pant leggings made the list, but there were a few surprises thrown into the mix.Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 5 Jan. 2025
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The pair, who met as college undergrads, both burned with idealism and recognized their privilege could be leveraged for a game-changing idea.Carole Horst, Variety, 13 Sep. 2023
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The Ellen MacArthur Foundation promotes circular fashion and says that, in the United States, an amount of clothing equal to a garbage truck is ferried to landfills or burned every second.Neeti Mehra, Treehugger, 13 Sep. 2023
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Send thoughtful notes after meetings or interviews, reiterating your enthusiasm and offering something of value (like a solution to a problem the company is facing).Dave Birnbaum, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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Despite his enthusiasm, Carter was unsuccessful with his first application to the school.Tabitha Parent, People.com, 29 Dec. 2024
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“Fire.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fire. Accessed 14 Jan. 2025.
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