as in fire
a destructive burning
the intense heat of the raging inferno repeatedly drove back the firefighters
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Recent Examples of inferno
But Israel has also widened the scope of its strikes to hit economic targets, turning vital parts of Iran’s fossil fuel infrastructure into infernos.
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Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2025
Following the infernos rents in Los Angeles spiked by 20 percent.
—James Bickerton, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 May 2025
Fielder then materializes as a demonic observer backlit by an inferno.
—Gideon Lewis-Kraus, New Yorker, 25 May 2025
Fortunately for posterity, the cathedral’s three magnificent medieval rose windows, created in the 13th century, were saved from the inferno.
—Marla Jo Fisher, Oc Register, 21 May 2025
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Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2025
Following the infernos rents in Los Angeles spiked by 20 percent.
—James Bickerton, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 May 2025
Fielder then materializes as a demonic observer backlit by an inferno.
—Gideon Lewis-Kraus, New Yorker, 25 May 2025
Fortunately for posterity, the cathedral’s three magnificent medieval rose windows, created in the 13th century, were saved from the inferno.
—Marla Jo Fisher, Oc Register, 21 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inferno
fire
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There are no questions about Bremner’s competitive fire, which was apparent throughout this season and especially in the second half.—
Mike Digiovanna,
Oc Register,
14 July 2025
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This includes inspecting lifeboats, overhauling fire systems, servicing engines, and checking the hull for wear and tear.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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“Inferno.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inferno. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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