fires 1 of 2

noun

Definition of firesnext
plural of fire
1
as in infernos
a destructive burning a number of suspicious fires in the neighborhood recently

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2
as in ordeals
a test of faith, patience, or strength asked to be sent to the front lines, as he was eager to prove himself in the fire of battle

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fires

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verb

present tense third-person singular of fire
1
as in shoots
to cause (a projectile) to be driven forward with force police officers firing rubber bullets

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2
as in blasts
to cause a weapon to release a missile with great force soldiers fired at the enemy in panic-stricken disorder

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as in stimulates
to give life, vigor, or spirit to a school outing to the natural history museum fired his imagination, and he grew up to become an eminent paleontologist

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as in sacks
to let go from office, service, or employment fired the secretary for incompetence

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as in throws
to send through the air especially with a quick forward motion of the arm fired a pass to the running back

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as in burns
to set (something) on fire lit some kindling before attempting to fire the logs

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fires
  1. shoots
  2. blasts
  3. stimulates
  4. wildfires
  5. launches
  6. stirs
  7. removes
  8. animates
Verb
  • The soap, which is in its 60th season, shoots many months in advance which is why fans will have to wait until next summer to see their favorites.
    Lynette Rice, Deadline, 3 Oct. 2024
  • The killer turns his gun on River and then—much to our hero’s surprise—shoots the chain instead.
    Erik Kain, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
Definition of shoots
Verb
  • Mars Storm Rucker blasts the roof off the place as Whatshername, the girl that Johnny falls in love with in the city.
    Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 18 Oct. 2024
  • The state agency has aired concerns about what the impacts will be on the state’s wildlife if rocket blasts significantly increase from Vandenberg Space Force Base, and have asked military officials to mitigate impacts and increase wildlife monitoring.
    Salvador Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2024
Definition of blasts
Verb
  • The influx in estrogen from the growth of those extra eggs also stimulates the thickening of your uterine lining, meaning more tissue then has to come out.
    Erica Sloan, SELF, 4 Oct. 2024
  • In response, the stomach will release a hormone called gastrin that helps repair tissues but also stimulates the secretion of hydrochloric acid (HCA).
    Steffini Stalos, Verywell Health, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of stimulates
Noun
  • Washington and Benton counties have joined the list of Northwest Arkansas and River Valley counties under burn bans as dry and windy weather has raised concerns of wildfires.
    NWA Democrat-Gazette, arkansasonline.com, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The heat will also increase the risk of dangerous wildfires – especially in California.
    Mary Gilbert, CNN, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of wildfires
Verb
  • Allure Daily Beauty Blast Get the latest beauty news and product launches in your inbox daily.
    Dianna Mazzone Singh, Allure, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Epic launches tools to self-publish on its mobile store.
    Jay Peters, The Verge, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of launches
Verb
  • However, the arrival in town of Eugene Allerton (Drew Starkey), a young student, stirs William into finally establishing a meaningful connection with someone.
    Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 4 Oct. 2024
  • For most visitors, the mere anticipation of a Hershey vacation stirs the senses several days before the actual trip.
    Roger Sands, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
Definition of stirs
Verb
  • This exfoliating treatment basically removes all of the grime blocking your armpit hairs, allowing for an easier grow-out process and, therefore, minimal ingrown hairs.
    Sarah Madaus, Allure, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Using a banana peel to wipe leaves not only removes dust, but the oils in the peel also lend a bit of polish to leaves, giving them a bit of extra shine.
    Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of removes
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  • This approach, more than any ideology or economic theory, animates Harris’ style of governance.
    Charlotte Alter / Pittsburgh, TIME, 10 Oct. 2024
  • Each appears highly technical, but the machinery that animates the artwork is nothing more than sophisticated applications of rudimentary elements like lenses, mirrors and light.
    Jordan Riefe, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Sep. 2024
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