ignite
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
See Examples For:
With a flurry of major sporting events unfolding, she predicted that the excitement around this seemingly minor find would ignite a digital storm.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 13, 2026
"Sometimes in conservation, you need small wins... to ignite a movement," said Phillip Kuvawoga, senior director of conservation at the International Fund for Animal Welfare.
From Barron's ● Jul. 8, 2026
He called for: "A spark that can ignite recovery, rebuild confidence and reconnect people with a community that understands them."
From BBC ● Jul. 7, 2026
Once their cores become hot and dense enough, hydrogen fusion will ignite, transforming them into fully fledged stars.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 5, 2026
The guy looks like he’s about to ignite.
From "Dear Martin" by Nic Stone
Shin may be trying to remove fuel before the room ignites on its own.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 4, 2026
Known as a 'gentle giant', Raducanu says Richardson also has a fiery side that ignites the competitive spark in her.
From BBC ● May 22, 2026
A spark ignites a fuel-air mix, pushing down the piston.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 24, 2026
A spark ignites a fuel-air mix, pushing down the piston.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 24, 2026
The audacity of the Union cavalry charge and its succeed-at-allcosts desperation ignites panic in the rebel force.
From "Lincoln's Last Days: The Shocking Assassination that Changed America Forever" by Bill O'Reilly
The towering stainless steel rocket, standing taller than a 30 story building, ignited all 33 of its engines and climbed into the sky.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 11, 2026
The fire ignited while a wide swath of Southern California is under a heat advisory that will extend until Tuesday, sending regional temperatures into the 90s and triple digits Thursday.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 10, 2026
A further furor was ignited over federal investigators excluding state and local agencies from participating in an investigation.
From Barron's ● Jul. 8, 2026
Nearly 3,000 people were evacuated after a wildfire ignited in the town of Sainte-Marie-la-Mer and spread to Canet-en-Roussillon on Thursday.
From BBC ● Jul. 3, 2026
As she turned back in to Farley’s, her comments ignited everyone in conversation again.
From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro
Warsh has expressed a preference for the 1996 Fed approach, which allowed fast growth without igniting inflation.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 19, 2026
The 29 May incident began when Dong "failed to slow for traffic" on Interstate 95 and hit a Chevrolet Suburban that plowed into other cars, igniting one on fire.
From BBC ● Jun. 1, 2026
Her discography leans into bubblegum pop, igniting the giddy teen emotions of a newfound crush.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 3, 2026
The United States and Israel launched strikes on Iran on February 28, igniting a war that has engulfed the Middle East, snarled key supply chains and sent energy prices soaring.
From Barron's ● Apr. 1, 2026
They were willing to risk igniting a whole new crisis to catch a low-level American agent and score points against their archenemies at the CIA.
From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin
Vocabulary lists containing ignite
100 Words Every Middle Schooler Should Know
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
Elements of the Universe: Ign, Igni ("Fire")
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
Chains
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
