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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
Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
Fifty-nine pilgrims were killed, and rumors quickly spread that Muslims had caused the fire.
—Robert F. Worth, The Atlantic, 2 Jan. 2025
John Romano, Orlando Sentinel, 16 Jan. 2025
Once Firefly's lander separated from the Falcon 9, the rocket jettisoned the canister, performed a brief engine firing to maneuver into a slightly different orbit, then released ispace's lander.
—Stephen Clark, Ars Technica, 16 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Thanks to dry and windy conditions, the fires are continuing to spread.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
Fifty-nine pilgrims were killed, and rumors quickly spread that Muslims had caused the fire.
—Robert F. Worth, The Atlantic, 2 Jan. 2025
Verb
When the Bucs lost to the Commanders, 23-20, on Sunday night, that social media drumbeat reached a crescendo, with fans calling for Todd Bowles to be fired.
—John Romano, Orlando Sentinel, 16 Jan. 2025
Once Firefly's lander separated from the Falcon 9, the rocket jettisoned the canister, performed a brief engine firing to maneuver into a slightly different orbit, then released ispace's lander.
—Stephen Clark, Ars Technica, 16 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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As infernos burn across Los Angeles County, torching at least 28,000 acres, analysts at Accuweather estimate losses could reach $52 to $57 billion.Alana Semuels, TIME, 9 Jan. 2025
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What is the appropriate level of intensity for the conversation at hand? 3.Hylke Faber, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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Whether the reservoir would have had a meaningful effect on fighting a blaze of such intensity remains unclear.Matt Hamilton, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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Amazingly, Mom stayed conscious and talking the entire time of this ordeal.Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 17 Jan. 2025
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Earlier this month, Main Street Sports officially emerged from bankruptcy, ending a nearly two-year ordeal.Alex Sherman, CNBC, 16 Jan. 2025
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With millions of children having no access to life-saving care, World Pediatrics highlights the need for investment in the field to save lives and stimulate economic development in vulnerable regions.William Jones, USA TODAY, 12 Jan. 2025
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These investments not only increase housing supply but also support urban development, create jobs and stimulate local economies.Reza Esmaeili, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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Ewers was sacked and stripped by former five-star recruit and his Ohio State former roommate.Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Jan. 2025
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He was sacked repeatedly with a young offensive line.Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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In 2015, Rhymes was arrested in 2015 on an assault charge after throwing a protein drink at a gym employee.Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 17 Jan. 2025
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Ben was also reported to have a habit of throwing himself back and hitting his head.Stephanie Slifer, CBS News, 17 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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On the other hand, high-energy dogs, such as the playful companion in the viral video, often fail to recognize when their enthusiasm is not reciprocated.Melissa Fleur Afshar, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
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Employees don’t necessarily reduce their work output, but their enthusiasm fades, their curiosity dwindles, and their emotional connection to their work diminishes.Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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“Fire.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fire. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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