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1
as in to infuriate
to make angry
the newspaper editorial inflamed her enough to inspire her to dash off a letter to the editor
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2
as in to ignite
to set (something) on fire
a carelessly tossed cigarette inflamed the papers in the trash can
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Recent Examples of inflame
Glands can be impacted, inflamed, infected, or all of these.
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Dr. John De Jong, Boston Herald, 2 Feb. 2025
In short, this chemical and cellular cascade is what causes an itchy spot on the skin to get angry and inflamed when scratched.
—Michael Franco, New Atlas, 31 Jan. 2025
Trump’s revival of some of that bellicose language especially inflames nerves in Panama, said political scientist Miguel Antonio Bernal.
—Tracy Wilkinson, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2025
Nothing inflamed Catherine’s jealousy more than her sister’s wardrobe.
—Mara Bovsun, New York Daily News, 9 Feb. 2025
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Dr. John De Jong, Boston Herald, 2 Feb. 2025
In short, this chemical and cellular cascade is what causes an itchy spot on the skin to get angry and inflamed when scratched.
—Michael Franco, New Atlas, 31 Jan. 2025
Trump’s revival of some of that bellicose language especially inflames nerves in Panama, said political scientist Miguel Antonio Bernal.
—Tracy Wilkinson, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2025
Nothing inflamed Catherine’s jealousy more than her sister’s wardrobe.
—Mara Bovsun, New York Daily News, 9 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inflame
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On Saturday, Hamas filmed two hostages who were forced to watch the release of others, turning to a camera and begging to be released, in yet another public spectacle that infuriated Israel.—
Joseph Krauss,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Feb. 2025
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And what answers can Howe belatedly unearth to arrest Newcastle’s infuriating inconsistency?—
Chris Waugh,
The Athletic,
24 Feb. 2025
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The killing, which was captured on video by a bystander, ignited global protests against racial injustice, police brutality and saw a reemergence of the BLM movement.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
2 Mar. 2025
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On March 14, a total lunar eclipse will ignite your zodiac sign for the first time since 2016.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
1 Mar. 2025
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The meeting angered Democrats, who were horrified by Trump and Vice President Vance's conduct.—
Andrew Solender,
Axios,
28 Feb. 2025
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The brand also angered left-leaning customers because of its conciliatory response to right-wing attacks.—
Nathaniel Meyersohn,
CNN,
28 Feb. 2025
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Make a massive ‘SOS’ or light a fire to create smoke.—
Jen Murphy,
Outside Online,
3 Mar. 2025
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The way the room is lit, the pacing of the evening, the way a dish is introduced, the way our team gets to know our guests - these small things create the overall experience.—
Noel Burgess,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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Meanwhile, ordinary Americans will grow ever more enraged by the system’s ongoing failures, creating bountiful opportunities for someone who caters to their rage—someone like Donald Trump.—
Andrew Cockburn,
Harper's Magazine,
19 Feb. 2025
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Saudi Arabia, which as the region’s dominant diplomatic center, as well as spiritual home to the world’s 1.8 billion Muslims – many of whom are enraged by Israel’s actions – has perhaps the most skin in the game.—
Nic Robertson,
CNN,
5 Feb. 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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Also, the Cane Toad emits a toxin that irritates skin and eyes.—
Alan Clemons,
Outdoor Life,
20 Feb. 2025
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Thankfully, the blood had come from an ongoing ear infection that Roxy had irritated during her panicked state.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
20 Feb. 2025
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So we’re introduced to Joseph, freshly fired from a menial job and stepping into a world that doesn’t want him.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
5 Mar. 2025
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Ødegaard fired in another goal midway through the second half and later played a brilliant ball to Riccardo Calafiori, who completed the rout on 85 minutes.—
George Ramsay,
CNN,
5 Mar. 2025
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“Inflame.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inflame. Accessed 8 Mar. 2025.
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