1
as in shooting
to cause (a projectile) to be driven forward with force
police officers firing rubber bullets
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2
as in discharging
to cause a weapon to release a missile with great force
soldiers fired at the enemy in panic-stricken disorder
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3
as in stimulating
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 sacking
to let go from office, service, or employment
fired the secretary for incompetence
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as in throwing
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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6
as in burning
to set (something) on fire
lit some kindling before attempting to fire the logs
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Recent Examples of firing
Tobias Bass, The Athletic, 5 Dec. 2024
Intel’s search for new directors predated Gelsinger’s firing, according to people familiar with the matter.
—Rohan Goswami, CNBC, 5 Dec. 2024
Rhona Tarrant, CBS News, 16 Dec. 2024
Men ran off a porch, firing their own guns, as Givens described it to police and in an interview with the Journal Sentinel.
—John Diedrich, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
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Noun
The response by the reporters — not really, there’s been firings.
—Tobias Bass, The Athletic, 5 Dec. 2024
Intel’s search for new directors predated Gelsinger’s firing, according to people familiar with the matter.
—Rohan Goswami, CNBC, 5 Dec. 2024
Verb
Beyond legal risks, firing at drones poses a serious safety hazard and could lead to injuries.
—Rhona Tarrant, CBS News, 16 Dec. 2024
Men ran off a porch, firing their own guns, as Givens described it to police and in an interview with the Journal Sentinel.
—John Diedrich, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for firing
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Mangione, 26, is accused of fatally shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in Manhattan on December 4.Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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This outburst ejects powerful jets, seen as filaments shooting out from the binary system, forming loops and trails as the plasma emerges in streamers.Alan Taylor, The Atlantic, 23 Dec. 2024
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Plenty of exploding stars are also adept at blasting outbursts of this high-energy light.Robert Lea, Space.com, 23 Dec. 2024
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His dressing room showcases this as well — there is a PlayStation and stacks of games, a disposable camera of backstage memories yet to be developed and a TV that’s often blasting music.Emily Burns, WWD, 23 Dec. 2024
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One side of the cloth is made with textured microfiber, which massages the skin while stimulating blood flow.Jenny Berg, Allure, 23 Dec. 2024
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These blood tests might include a complete blood count; a metabolic panel; and tests for fasting blood glucose, thyroid stimulating hormone, and vitamin B12 levels.Ruth Jessen Hickman, MD, Health, 23 Dec. 2024
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The Oregon commit was a two-year standout in sacking quarterbacks, finishing this season with 10 1/2 sacks.Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 22 Dec. 2024
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The Oregon commit was a two-year standout in sacking quarterbacks, finishing this season with 10 1/2 sacks.Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 22 Dec. 2024
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News of the burning Christmas tree generated headlines around the world as the Islamist faction that toppled ex-President Bashar al-Assad aims to restore peace in the nation.Max Goldbart, Deadline, 24 Dec. 2024
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Of course, dogs don’t understand the cultural connotation of a large burning hemp joint.Annemarie Dooling, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
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Now the made-to-order boat maker is launching three or four models annually, with many targeted toward aspirational buyers in their 30s or 40s.Jaclyn Trop, Robb Report, 24 Dec. 2024
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The builder has been busy, launching models at a faster clip than any other time in its history.Jaclyn Trop, Robb Report, 24 Dec. 2024
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Sauté onions, garlic, and more fresh sage, add a bit of flour to create the base of the roux, then whisk in chicken broth and cream before stirring in the spinach ravioli and topping with the grated cheese.Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2024
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Carissa may not travel terribly far in the course of the film, but her awareness of her existing world expands considerably, which makes for a more delicately stirring arc than expected in a coming-of-age tale of this variety.Guy Lodge, Variety, 23 Dec. 2024
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The front requires the extra task of removing the headlamp first and then reattaching it after installing the rack.Scott Kramer, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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The initial plan called for removing 22 trees.Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Firing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/firing. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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