as in blaze
a fire in a wild area (such as a forest) that is not controlled and that can burn a large area very quickly
The recent wildfires were made worse by the strong winds.
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Recent Examples of wildfire
The agency is closing the Office of Research and Development, which analyzes dangers posed by a variety of hazards, including toxic chemicals, climate change, smog, wildfires, indoor air contaminants, water pollution, watershed destruction and drinking water pollutants.
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Rob Stein, NPR, 20 July 2025
Scientists deal with emerging pollutants, including researching environmental emergencies such as floods, train derailments and wildfires, according to Nicole Cantello, legislative and political director for the American Federation of Government Employees Council 238, which represents EPA workers.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 20 July 2025
In the last five years, Atmos Music has spread through the music industry like wildfire.
—Ryan Waniata, Wired News, 20 July 2025
Due date for individuals and businesses affected by wildfires and straight-line winds in southern California that began on January 7, 2025.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 19 July 2025
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Rob Stein, NPR, 20 July 2025
Scientists deal with emerging pollutants, including researching environmental emergencies such as floods, train derailments and wildfires, according to Nicole Cantello, legislative and political director for the American Federation of Government Employees Council 238, which represents EPA workers.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 20 July 2025
In the last five years, Atmos Music has spread through the music industry like wildfire.
—Ryan Waniata, Wired News, 20 July 2025
Due date for individuals and businesses affected by wildfires and straight-line winds in southern California that began on January 7, 2025.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 19 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wildfire
Noun
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By Saturday afternoon, the fire crew has managed to contain none of the blaze.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
19 July 2025
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Eight of the victims killed in the blaze have been identified.—
Abigail Adams,
People.com,
18 July 2025
Noun
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The issue was brought to his attention by reporting from The Bee and other news outlets highlighting a stark difference between state and federal law concerning who can be licensed to work with high-grade explosives like those that sparked an inferno in Esparto on July 1.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
17 July 2025
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Edison International Chief Executive Pedro Pizarro told The Times in April that evidence including videos and data from the lines suggests the possibility that the idle equipment was reenergized through a phenomenon called induction and sparked the inferno.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 July 2025
Noun
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The Summer Camp Aesthetic, full of nostalgic nods to bunk beds, keychain crafts, and crackling campfires, is popping up in homes this season, blending rustic charm with playful, outdoorsy energy.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 July 2025
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In season 2, Ozzy decided to build a campfire outside his beach house.—
Victoria Edel,
People.com,
22 July 2025
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Whether big or small, your backyard is cozy and functional enough to make dinner in, have a bonfire, and even sleep under the stars.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 July 2025
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Things went down hill in the relationship in May 2024 when Thurmond took issue with some of the bonfires Rueda was having in her backyard.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 July 2025
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“Wildfire.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wildfire. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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