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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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Psoriasis is a chronic autoimmune condition that causes thick and inflamed patches on your skin.
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Lindsay Curtis, Health, 3 Oct. 2024
But occasionally, a troublemaker slips through and inflames the linings inside our twin noses.
—Gwen Rockwood The Rockwood Files, arkansasonline.com, 3 Oct. 2024
Tensions between locals and Haitian immigrants were reportedly inflamed last August after Haitian migrant Hermanio Joseph collided with a school bus while driving a minivan, overturning the bus in an incident that killed one child and injured 23 more.
—Conor Murray, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
The security establishment has condemned his actions as dangerous provocations that inflame not just Palestinians but also provoke Jordan and the wider Muslim world.
—Mairav Zonszein, Foreign Affairs, 15 Oct. 2024
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That has infuriated licensed shops and growers, and sapped enough of their potential income that in California, for instance, the number of legal marijuana growers and brands is down 70 percent — and many shuttered companies owe millions in back taxes to the state, according to reporting by SFGate.Lavanya Ramanathan, Vox, 4 Nov. 2024
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Just like that, the race changed in a seismic way, infuriating Trump, who had built his campaign around running against Biden.Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 29 Oct. 2024
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The video has gained significant attention online, amassing over 1.2 million views and igniting spirited discussions online.Melissa Fleur Afshar, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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In 1943, his father uprooted the family to move to Bremerton, Wash., and then to Seattle, where Quincy Jr. attended Garfield High School and ignited his passion for music by studying composition and learning to play the trumpet.Jennifer Frederick, Billboard, 4 Nov. 2024
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The decision, which shifted the unfolding narrative of the race, angered the Trump campaign and caused consternation internally at the network.Stephen Battaglio, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2024
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That poncho was a symbol of something Stewart had always stood for, even though many had over the years misread—and even been angered by—her message.Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 29 Oct. 2024
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With confetti colors and an appealing blocky design (buffered by rounded edges), these statement pieces are easy to clean and light enough to be moved from playroom to patio without a hitch.Shoko Wanger, Architectural Digest, 5 Nov. 2024
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The tree lighting, led by Santa and local dignitaries, will follow.Cathy Kozlowicz, Journal Sentinel, 5 Nov. 2024
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When Kate finds out that Hal has accepted the dinner invitation with Grove for that evening, she is enraged by the realization that her soon-to-be ex-husband is potentially gunning for the Secretary of State position.Lynsey Eidell, People.com, 31 Oct. 2024
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The practice has ensnared — and enraged — fans of everyone from Taylor Swift to Coldplay, becoming the rare issue in Washington that lawmakers from both parties can agree on.John Towfighi, CNN, 29 Oct. 2024
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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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So, strong actives like salicylic acid, benzoyl peroxide, and tea tree oil are likely too harsh and can irritate the bump even more.Jenna Ryu, SELF, 1 Nov. 2024
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Use mild products: Avoid skin products that can irritate, such as toners, astringents, and exfoliants.Mark Gurarie, Health, 28 Oct. 2024
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Evans then allegedly turned the gun on the man, firing several shots as the victim attempted to swat away his gun with the baton.Jakob Rodgers, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
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The person suggested the decision was made in response to an article in Politico magazine, which reported that a Trump campaign field director was fired for being a White nationalist.Kristen Holmes, CNN, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Inflame.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inflame. Accessed 15 Nov. 2024.
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