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
Avoid homes in flood, hurricane, or wildfire zones, too, which can lead to high home insurance premiums.
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Berit Thorkelson, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Apr. 2025
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Pictures of Hurricane Ian Aftermath Show Damage and Flooding in Florida
What caused deadly L.A. wildfires?
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2025
The urgent warnings advised residents to avoid burning anything outdoors, as a combination of high winds, low humidity and an abundance of dry fuels could lead to explosive wildfire growth.
—Christopher Cann, USA Today, 1 Apr. 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, 22 Mar. 2025
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Berit Thorkelson, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Apr. 2025
Read more Peering Into the Deadliest, Most Destructive Tornadoes with Supercomputers
Pictures of Hurricane Ian Aftermath Show Damage and Flooding in Florida
What caused deadly L.A. wildfires?
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2025
The urgent warnings advised residents to avoid burning anything outdoors, as a combination of high winds, low humidity and an abundance of dry fuels could lead to explosive wildfire growth.
—Christopher Cann, USA Today, 1 Apr. 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, 22 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wildfire
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Meanwhile, firefighters in California continued to battle a blaze that broke out near Bishop, a city located between Yosemite National Park and Death Valley National Park in Inyo County.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2025
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Firefighters who battled the Palisades and Eaton blazes had elevated blood levels of mercury and lead, according to an early study.—
Christian Orozco,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Mar. 2025
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With his wife trapped in the inferno, the protagonist must navigate competing priorities between saving lives and preventing a terrorist attack.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
18 Mar. 2025
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An advancing inferno may call for hasty felling of trees to create firebreaks.—
Albert C. Lin,
The Conversation,
13 Mar. 2025
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Chicago White Sox After turning heads with last season’s campfire milkshake, Levy chefs are back with something sweet to mark the 125th season of White Sox baseball.—
Nasha Smith,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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And there are so many activities to choose from: archery, pickleball, hiking, yoga, arts and crafts, lawn games, the renowned Cooking and Cocktail Club, card games, hot tub soaks, and s’mores around a campfire.—
Emily LaPointe,
Outside Online,
4 Mar. 2025
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Despite him falling into temptation, Brion and Shanté hashed it all out at the final bonfire and were one of only two couples who agreed to leave the island together.—
Emily Blackwood,
People.com,
20 Mar. 2025
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The nose features fresh maritime aromas with sweet smoke, complemented by red berry notes, caramel-toffee sweetness, and hints of heather and bonfire smoke.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
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“Wildfire.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wildfire. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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