Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for forest fire
Noun
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On Wednesday, the Los Angeles Fire Department rushed to halt the spread of a 4-acre brush fire in the Sepulveda Basin that left one person with minor burns and caused temporary disruptions to Metro bus service.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
22 May 2025 -
The fire destroyed a home, displacing the family, and led to a brush fire that extended about 1.7 acres, officials said.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
21 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The removal of fire debris is months ahead of schedule LA is approaching the five-month mark since January's wildfires killed 30 people and destroyed more than 16,000 structures, many of them homes.—
Kirk Siegler,
NPR,
2 June 2025
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The legislation wouldn’t have much of an effect on rebuilding after L.A.’s wildfires, as single-family home construction is exempt and Newsom already waived other parts of the law by executive order.—
Liam Dillon,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2025
Noun
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Some of my fondest memories are of making a pour-over around the campfire or canoodling with lovers while waiting for the kettle to heat.—
Louryn Strampe,
Wired News,
24 May 2025
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Across the South, there are still camps that lean into the magic of handwritten letters, canoe races, campfire songs, and days so full that phones don’t even cross your mind.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
18 May 2025
Noun
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And speaking of deliciousness, a bonfire dinner on Calico’s deck easily closes the deal on a great day on the cay.—
DeMarco Williams,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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The last day of the shoot was by the bonfire, and all of that was put together from the junkyard.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
8 May 2025
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“Forest fire.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forest%20fire. Accessed 8 Jun. 2025.
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