Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for forest fire
Noun
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The brush fire near Gilman Drive and Via Alicante broke out the afternoon of Jan. 23.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 Feb. 2025 -
The Palisades fire began as a brush fire in Pacific Palisades before exploding in size, ultimately consuming 23,448 acres and destroying 6,837 structures, with an additional 1,017 damaged.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
Newsweek,
1 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Rebuilding from the blazes Online tracker shows insurance payments to wildfire survivors.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Feb. 2025
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And that demand has become increasingly heightened in recent months as hurricanes and wildfires have destroyed thousands of homes across the US.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN,
2 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Following the dinner, guests relax by a campfire on the tidal flats to enjoy dessert with a view of the incoming tide.—
Caitlin Palumbo,
Forbes,
15 Jan. 2025
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After a long day of hiking, relax by the campfire, toast marshmallows, and swap stories with fellow travelers.—
Annabelle Canela,
Parents,
14 Jan. 2025
Noun
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In January, 2022, Friedman and Reese organized their first event—a bonfire at a local farm stand around the two-year anniversary of Finn’s death.—
Chelsea Edgar,
The New Yorker,
31 Jan. 2025
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One man in a shack made of wood and tarp reclined next to a roaring bonfire with flames several feet high.—
Tammy Murga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Jan. 2025
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“Forest fire.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forest%20fire. Accessed 8 Feb. 2025.
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