as in to burn
to set (something) on fire
tried using newspapers as kindling to ignite the logs in the fireplace
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Recent Examples of ignite
Her remarks, following a high-profile subway murder in New York City where the suspect is an undocumented immigrant, ignited a firestorm of backlash online.
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Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
At the same time, the full moon in Cancer will ignite your seventh house, highlighting relationships and partnerships.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 21 Dec. 2024
Last month, the Mountain Fire ignited under similar conditions in nearby Ventura County, growing to 1,000 acres in the first hour.
—Kylie Mohr, WIRED, 21 Dec. 2024
Mangione's arrest ignited widespread interest online, with users diving deep into his digital footprint.
—Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
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Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
At the same time, the full moon in Cancer will ignite your seventh house, highlighting relationships and partnerships.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 21 Dec. 2024
Last month, the Mountain Fire ignited under similar conditions in nearby Ventura County, growing to 1,000 acres in the first hour.
—Kylie Mohr, WIRED, 21 Dec. 2024
Mangione's arrest ignited widespread interest online, with users diving deep into his digital footprint.
—Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
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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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More news: Former Major League Pitcher, 35, Reportedly Dies in Car Accident In 2022, López earned NL Pitcher of the Month honors with a scorching 0.39 ERA in April.Newsweek, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
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What to know about a scorching 12 months 100-degree temperatures were on repeat Phoenix residents endured 113 consecutive days at or over 100 degrees — the longest streak ever recorded — keeping us sweating through most of the summer.Hayleigh Evans, The Arizona Republic, 21 Dec. 2024
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Burning wood and lighting fireworks can raise smoke concentrations.Hayleigh Evans, The Arizona Republic, 16 Dec. 2024
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Make lighting the shamash candle easier with this clever electric lighter.Cai Cramer, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024
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In plantar fasciitis, the tough tissue at the bottom of the foot that connects the heel to the toes is inflamed.Cory Martin, Verywell Health, 18 Dec. 2024
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The tumors contained a high number of lipids, microscopic fatty compounds produced when enzymes break down food, that will likely inflame rather than heal a tumor.Christopher O'Donnell, Orlando Sentinel, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Ignite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ignite. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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