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
Jake Wark, a spokesperson for the Massachusetts Department of Fire Services, told USA TODAY, the fires come as weather conditions could cause leaves and dead vegetation to ignite or fuel existing fires.
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Natalie Neysa Alund, USA TODAY, 4 Nov. 2024
Diesel fuel is harder to ignite and slower to burn than gasoline.
—Michael Leamy, Discover Magazine, 2 Nov. 2024
Some of the damage to the bridge was caused when materials under the bridge deck including synthetic materials, safety netting and conduit were ignited by the fire on the Sawyer Point 1000 Hands playground beneath the bridge.
—Aaron Valdez, The Enquirer, 1 Nov. 2024
The video has gained significant attention online, amassing over 1.2 million views and igniting spirited discussions online.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 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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The feature, which has Colin Tilley attached to direct with a screenplay by John Wick architect Derek Kolstad, takes place over the course of one scorching night.Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 26 Nov. 2024
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Still, a story that’s equal parts an exploration of libertinism and also a scorching take on the elite remained a tempting narrative to explore.Abbey White, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Nov. 2024
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On the second Sunday, a candle is lit to celebrate faith.Jalen Williams, Detroit Free Press, 20 Nov. 2024
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Also impressive were the faces lit only the golden light streaming into the darkness of the tunnels of the Colosseum.Benny Har-Even, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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Bronchitis occurs when the bronchial tubes — the passages responsible for carrying air to the lungs — become inflamed.Jake Parks, Discover Magazine, 22 Oct. 2024
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Irreversible pulpitis occurs when inflamed dental pulp cannot heal, leading to the removal of the tooth.8 Other Common Causes Other common causes of tooth pain include injuries to your jaw or mouth, earaches, or TMD—a temporomandibular disorder that affects the joints in your jaw and skull.Laura Schober, Health, 16 Oct. 2024
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“Ignite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ignite. Accessed 4 Dec. 2024.
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