as in to burn
to set (something) on fire
worried that lightning will kindle the forest in the drought-stricken nature preserve
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Recent Examples of kindle
In addition to this, bosses and parents see you in such a positive way that some of you will kindle a romance with someone in authority.
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Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 13 Aug. 2025
The White House’s relentless pressure on the Federal Reserve has kindled a debate on the central bank’s independence and role in the economy.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 2 Aug. 2025
President Donald Trump is weighing an executive order that would attempt to stabilize the business and law of college sports but might instead kindle new legal challenges.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 22 July 2025
Others’ behaviors and biases are kindling to my future flame.
—Paige Francis, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
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Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 13 Aug. 2025
The White House’s relentless pressure on the Federal Reserve has kindled a debate on the central bank’s independence and role in the economy.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 2 Aug. 2025
President Donald Trump is weighing an executive order that would attempt to stabilize the business and law of college sports but might instead kindle new legal challenges.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 22 July 2025
Others’ behaviors and biases are kindling to my future flame.
—Paige Francis, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kindle
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The wildfire has been burning on private land.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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The Jets also failed twice to convert on two-point conversions, once in the first half (Braelon Allen was stuffed) and again in the fourth quarter — after needlessly burning a timeout, Fields forced a throw to Wilson, surrounded by three defensive backs, in the back right corner of the end zone.—
Zack Rosenblatt,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Historic data In California, lightning strikes ignited 305 fires in 2024, as reported by NIFC, resulting in 90,206 acres of wildland burned.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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The podcast looks back at the beloved series that ignited her career, featuring interviews with cast and creatives and sparking discussions about how the show's themes are still relevant today.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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The music video pairs tribal ritualism with coastal dreaminess, leading viewers through a cabin lit by candlelight and a beach after sunset.—
Tere Aguilera,
Billboard,
12 Sep. 2025
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Short-wavelength light gets absorbed by these dust particles, which then causes the particles to heat up and re-emit that light at much longer wavelengths.—
Ethan Siegel,
Big Think,
12 Sep. 2025
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Sheen was fired from the series in 2011.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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Dowd was fired later that evening.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Sep. 2025
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Protesters targeted symbols of political power, torching government buildings—including parts of Singha Durbar and the president's residence at Sital Niwas—as well as private homes of political figures.—
Sonal Nain,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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The following month, a blistering heat wave torched the Midwest, bringing temperatures in the mid-90s for a week straight.—
Ivy Scott,
Kansas City Star,
11 Sep. 2025
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The scorching-hot Gonzalez exited with knee soreness, the Red Sox announced.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
10 Sep. 2025
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This is a big deal as the new process requires no crushing pressure or scorching heat.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Kindle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kindle. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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