as in burning
to set (something) on fire
tried using newspapers as kindling to ignite the logs in the fireplace
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Recent Examples of igniting
With Mercury stationing direct in Pisces — igniting your expressive fifth house of love, creativity and passion — everything from your hobbies to your romantic longings is getting back on track.
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Valerie Mesa, People.com, 7 Apr. 2025
The Table Rock Fire has burned more than 13,000 acres total in South Carolina and North Carolina since igniting on March 21, the South Carolina Forestry Commission said Tuesday.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 1 Apr. 2025
His taxes risk igniting a broader global trade war with escalating retaliations that could crush global trade, potentially hurting economic growth while raising prices for families and businesses as some of the costs of the taxes get passed along by importers.
—Arkansas Online, 27 Mar. 2025
Chicago Tribune His taxes risk igniting a broader global trade war with escalating retaliations that could crush global trade, potentially hurting economic growth while raising prices for families and businesses as some of the costs of the taxes get passed along by importers.
—Josh Boak, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2025
Even after Drue Moore’s death, the saga endures, with his death by suicide earlier this year igniting fresh questions, allegations, and yet another lawsuit over who is entitled to the spoils of Winthrop’s success.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 26 Mar. 2025
Elon Musk’s budget slashing efforts are fueling violent protests at Tesla dealerships and igniting more outrage at voter townhalls.
—Nbc News, NBC news, 23 Mar. 2025
Despite McMahon's disapproval, Austin triumphed at WrestleMania XIV, igniting a full-fledged war between the two.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 22 Mar. 2025
Since March 14, severe weather has left a trail of destruction, toppling trees, demolishing homes, and igniting wildfires, the Associated Press reported.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
Valerie Mesa, People.com, 7 Apr. 2025
The Table Rock Fire has burned more than 13,000 acres total in South Carolina and North Carolina since igniting on March 21, the South Carolina Forestry Commission said Tuesday.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 1 Apr. 2025
His taxes risk igniting a broader global trade war with escalating retaliations that could crush global trade, potentially hurting economic growth while raising prices for families and businesses as some of the costs of the taxes get passed along by importers.
—Arkansas Online, 27 Mar. 2025
Chicago Tribune His taxes risk igniting a broader global trade war with escalating retaliations that could crush global trade, potentially hurting economic growth while raising prices for families and businesses as some of the costs of the taxes get passed along by importers.
—Josh Boak, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2025
Even after Drue Moore’s death, the saga endures, with his death by suicide earlier this year igniting fresh questions, allegations, and yet another lawsuit over who is entitled to the spoils of Winthrop’s success.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 26 Mar. 2025
Elon Musk’s budget slashing efforts are fueling violent protests at Tesla dealerships and igniting more outrage at voter townhalls.
—Nbc News, NBC news, 23 Mar. 2025
Despite McMahon's disapproval, Austin triumphed at WrestleMania XIV, igniting a full-fledged war between the two.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 22 Mar. 2025
Since March 14, severe weather has left a trail of destruction, toppling trees, demolishing homes, and igniting wildfires, the Associated Press reported.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
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“Igniting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/igniting. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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