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1
as in angering
to make angry
the newspaper editorial inflamed her enough to inspire her to dash off a letter to the editor
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as in burning
to set (something) on fire
a carelessly tossed cigarette inflamed the papers in the trash can
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Recent Examples of inflaming
Mohammed Sergie,
semafor.com,
15 June 2026
Footage of an activist being dragged away from the development went viral, further inflaming public opposition.
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Emmet Lyons,
CBS News,
6 June 2026
The federal government has denied allegations of substandard conditions and accused protesters of inflaming tensions.
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ABC News,
4 June 2026
The draft crisis is straining Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s fragile coalition, inflaming secular–religious tensions and raising the prospect of early elections as ultra-Orthodox leaders vow defiance over conscription.
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Melanie Lidman,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
Since the party rose to power in 2014, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the helm, critics have accused it of stifling civil liberties and the press, pursuing a Hindu-first agenda, and inflaming religious divisions within India’s secular democracy.
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Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
22 May 2026
Unfortunately, Lace delivers a kick that knocks Jinx on his back, inflaming an old injury.
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Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
22 Apr. 2026
Trump’s decision to send ICE agents to the airports risks inflaming the situation, lawmakers have said.
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Kevin Freking,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Mar. 2026
The bacterium can also infiltrate the bloodstream, inflaming blood vessels, which may leave lasting damage even in people who recover from the initial infection.
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Lauren J. Young,
Scientific American,
21 Mar. 2026
Verb
Containing Iran’s influence without inflaming a domestic front appears to be the priority.
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Mohammed Sergie,
semafor.com,
15 June 2026
Footage of an activist being dragged away from the development went viral, further inflaming public opposition.
—
Emmet Lyons,
CBS News,
6 June 2026
The federal government has denied allegations of substandard conditions and accused protesters of inflaming tensions.
—
ABC News,
4 June 2026
The draft crisis is straining Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s fragile coalition, inflaming secular–religious tensions and raising the prospect of early elections as ultra-Orthodox leaders vow defiance over conscription.
—
Melanie Lidman,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
Since the party rose to power in 2014, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the helm, critics have accused it of stifling civil liberties and the press, pursuing a Hindu-first agenda, and inflaming religious divisions within India’s secular democracy.
—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
22 May 2026
Unfortunately, Lace delivers a kick that knocks Jinx on his back, inflaming an old injury.
—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
22 Apr. 2026
Trump’s decision to send ICE agents to the airports risks inflaming the situation, lawmakers have said.
—
Kevin Freking,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Mar. 2026
The bacterium can also infiltrate the bloodstream, inflaming blood vessels, which may leave lasting damage even in people who recover from the initial infection.
—
Lauren J. Young,
Scientific American,
21 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inflaming
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And until a Black commentator is held responsible for making openly hostile remarks about White people, nothing will change.
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For example, in March, the crypto exchange Kraken put its multibillion‑dollar IPO on hold amid hostile market conditions, according to CoinDesk.
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Israel for years avoided officially recognizing the violence as genocide out fear of angering Turkey, but that relationship has soured over the past two decades, especially as the most recent wars in Gaza, Lebanon and Iran have dragged on.
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For years, Israel never officially broached the subject for fear of angering Turkey, but that relationship has soured over the past two decades, especially as the most recent wars in Gaza, Lebanon and Iran have dragged on.
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The fire at a cold storage facility in Boyle Heights began burning Wednesday, hours after Bass departed for the dedication of the Barack Obama Presidential Center in Chicago.
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The heat has been amplified by climate change, driven by humans burning fossil fuels.
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As someone with a smaller waist-to-hip ratio, finding jeans that fit well is maddening.
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All of which makes Toy Story 5’s proposition that high-tech new additions, like proto-tablet antagonist Lilypad (Greta Lee), can also talk, think, and move around on their own downright maddening.
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Adding secondary maturations into the bourbon lineup is likely going to divide longtime Four Roses fans, delighting some and infuriating others.
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In Chicago, these questions are interesting and infuriating because the Bulls have no say in the outcome.
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Defense attorney Steve Haney has pointed out investigators never proved how the fire started or presented any direct evidence of Rinderknecht igniting the blaze.
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Rio de Janeiro’s Military Fire Department said that one of the helicopters crashed into a car dealership, where several electric vehicles were parked, igniting a fire that was extinguished, the AP reported.
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So, with the knowledge that the upcoming summer holidays might be upsetting for your pets, what are some next steps for concerned pet owners?
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While at the AirBnb, the two decided to go to a restaurant and on the drive there the woman got a text from the father of her child, upsetting Garcia, police say.
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Before the agreement was announced, Israeli forces struck in Beirut, enraging Trump, who has publicly expressed his fury with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
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In May 2021, after being elected to Parliament, Ben-Gvir established a makeshift office in a Palestinian neighborhood in East Jerusalem, enraging local residents.
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“Inflaming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inflaming. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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