as in burning
being on fire
the ignited fireworks went off all at once
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as in burnt
to set (something) on fire
tried using newspapers as kindling to ignite the logs in the fireplace
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Recent Examples of ignited
Rebecca Tauber, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
The Commanders' 30-24 overtime victory over the Falcons, led by Daniels' stellar performance, secured their spot in the postseason and ignited further dialogue about their controversial branding history.
—George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024
As the show began, a vicious fire spread when a sparking stage light ignited nearby curtains.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 Dec. 2024
The enthusiasm was ignited by the Chinese government’s signal of wide-ranging stimulus measures in a bid to revive growth and avoid continued stagnation.
—Yun Li, CNBC, 30 Dec. 2024
This unexpected turn of events not only marked a major setback for Punk but also ignited a fresh chapter in their bitter feud, leaving fans eagerly anticipating what's next.
—George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024
In an effort to control the fire's spread, firefighters ignited fuels within control lines to meet the main fire.
—Olivia Rose, The Arizona Republic, 29 Dec. 2024
Author Barbara Taylor Bradford ignited our brains with steamy tails of love and betrayal in dozens of bestselling novels.
—Lee Cowan, CBS News, 29 Dec. 2024
The move has ignited mass protests, with demonstrators accusing the government of steering Georgia closer to Russia.
—Kaelan Deese, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 29 Dec. 2024
Verb
The controversy ignited when Al-Shaair delivered a late, hard hit on Lawrence while the quarterback slid on a second-quarter play in the Texans’ Week 13 win over the Jags.
—Rebecca Tauber, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
The Commanders' 30-24 overtime victory over the Falcons, led by Daniels' stellar performance, secured their spot in the postseason and ignited further dialogue about their controversial branding history.
—George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024
As the show began, a vicious fire spread when a sparking stage light ignited nearby curtains.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 Dec. 2024
The enthusiasm was ignited by the Chinese government’s signal of wide-ranging stimulus measures in a bid to revive growth and avoid continued stagnation.
—Yun Li, CNBC, 30 Dec. 2024
This unexpected turn of events not only marked a major setback for Punk but also ignited a fresh chapter in their bitter feud, leaving fans eagerly anticipating what's next.
—George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024
In an effort to control the fire's spread, firefighters ignited fuels within control lines to meet the main fire.
—Olivia Rose, The Arizona Republic, 29 Dec. 2024
Author Barbara Taylor Bradford ignited our brains with steamy tails of love and betrayal in dozens of bestselling novels.
—Lee Cowan, CBS News, 29 Dec. 2024
The move has ignited mass protests, with demonstrators accusing the government of steering Georgia closer to Russia.
—Kaelan Deese, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 29 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ignited
Adjective
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Ben Johnson has a ‘burning desire’ to be a head coach.—
Brad Biggs,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Feb. 2025
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For answers to more burning questions about Season 2, plus Season 3 clues (including which Season 1 character will be coming back), read Deadline’s interview with The Night Agent showrunner Shawn Ryan.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
24 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Use fire itself, not as a flaming wood chipper, but as a transmuting presence to which much of the landscape may already be adapted, a process that can massage the biota, not just blast it away.—
Stephen A. Pyne,
The Hollywood Reporter,
18 Jan. 2025
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Flo Milli is closing out 2024 with yet another flaming hot freestyle.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
10 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Hanukkah, the Jewish Festival of Lights, commemorates the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem and the miracle of the oil that burned for eight days.—
Don Yaeger,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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Advocates want burned playground under bridge to become skatepark.—
Sydney Franklin,
The Enquirer,
24 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Come for Menzel — who is a blazing force — and stay for the incredible ensemble, earwormy score and inventive stage setting.—
Raven Brunner,
People.com,
14 Feb. 2025
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Yvette Martinez’s blazing car was found off Highway 198 between Coalinga and King City on Oct. 10, 2010, the Monterey County District Attorney’s Office said in a Feb. 5 news release.—
Daniella Segura,
Sacramento Bee,
6 Feb. 2025
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