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1
as in to infuriate
to make angry
the newspaper editorial inflamed her enough to inspire her to dash off a letter to the editor
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2
as in to ignite
to set (something) on fire
a carelessly tossed cigarette inflamed the papers in the trash can
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Recent Examples of inflame
Allergy-proof skin For many of us, the relief of spring’s brighter days is tempered by itchy eyes, a runny nose, and inflamed rosacea patches.
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Victoria Jowett, Refinery29, 1 Apr. 2025
There may, though, be aspects which do still inflame Trump's base, which has a staunchly anti-globalization slant.
—Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2025
The sea air inflames the revellers with the natural force of desire, but a deus ex machina, a comically absurd windstorm, breaks up the festivities before desires are acted on.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 26 Mar. 2025
Well, that’s not just about visceral fat getting inflamed and leaky.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 26 Mar. 2025
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Victoria Jowett, Refinery29, 1 Apr. 2025
There may, though, be aspects which do still inflame Trump's base, which has a staunchly anti-globalization slant.
—Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2025
The sea air inflames the revellers with the natural force of desire, but a deus ex machina, a comically absurd windstorm, breaks up the festivities before desires are acted on.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 26 Mar. 2025
Well, that’s not just about visceral fat getting inflamed and leaky.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 26 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inflame
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Crook told police the woman driving the Tesla had bumped his truck when opening her car door, infuriating him.—
Mark Pazniokas,
Hartford Courant,
2 Apr. 2025
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And Democrats bet that Mr. Musk would infuriate their voters more than Mr. Trump’s endorsement would benefit Judge Schimel.—
Reid J. Epstein,
New York Times,
2 Apr. 2025
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From viral videos to uncontainable fan excitement, A Minecraft Movie has ignited a worldwide block party!—
Matt Donnelly,
Variety,
7 Apr. 2025
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These stains can leave behind highly flammable residues that may ignite, even at low temperatures.—
Katelyn Squiers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Apr. 2025
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That effort failed, but as one of the last acts of his first governorship, Brown signed a bill to increase payments to such workers by about $3 billion a year, angering employers who must provide coverage.—
Dan Walters,
Mercury News,
4 Apr. 2025
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As the situation unfolds, Republicans are caught in a delicate balancing act, wary of angering Trump while addressing the growing backlash against his trade policies.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Apr. 2025
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Engage Your Senses In a shared office environment, playing loud music or lighting a scented candle is frowned upon.—
Kate Wieczorek,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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Think of those who sit in the dark and wait for their time, hoping and waiting for a light to light their path.—
Pamela Avila,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2025
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Rick is enraged, and finds Jim happily taking a photograph with his wife, Sritala (Lek Patravadi), and the three galpals on vacation.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
7 Apr. 2025
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While Yoon’s failure to deliver noticeable economic gains estranged this cohort, the manner of his removal still enrages his base, which has been galvanized by the spread of misinformation and conspiracy theories on right-wing blogs and social media.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
4 Apr. 2025
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The pair, who met as college undergrads, both burned with idealism and recognized their privilege could be leveraged for a game-changing idea.—
Carole Horst,
Variety,
13 Sep. 2023
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The Ellen MacArthur Foundation promotes circular fashion and says that, in the United States, an amount of clothing equal to a garbage truck is ferried to landfills or burned every second.—
Neeti Mehra,
Treehugger,
13 Sep. 2023
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If not properly diluted, vinegar's acidity can irritate your throat or erode tooth enamel over time.—
Johna Burdeos,
Health,
7 Apr. 2025
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The second walk irritated the pitcher, as home plate umpire Bruce Dreckman’s ball four call on a 3-2 count appeared incorrect.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
7 Apr. 2025
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The person calling claimed a friend had fired shots at a Black adult female at 7:05 p.m., and that two suspects were at the location wearing all black.—
Mackenzie Cummings-Grady,
Billboard,
10 Apr. 2025
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Continue reading … 'KNIVES OUT' – Former 'Scream' director left film over death threats after anti-Israel actress firing.—
FOXNews.com,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Inflame.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inflame. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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