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flame

Definition for flame

noun as in fire

Strong match

brightness

Weak match

rapid oxidation

noun as in object of passion, lover

verb as in burn

Strongest match

ignite

Weak match

flare up

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It posted dramatic images of flames and thick black smoke pouring out of the vessel, with the blaze still raging some five hours later.

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No injuries were reported as firefighters continued to battle the flames into the evening.

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The first step towards peace is for the key regional states to cease fuelling the flames and instead use their influence for peace.

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She was interrupted, though, when a neighbor reached out to tell her that her home of 42 years had burst into flames.

Their mobile homes, situated on opposite sides of Wyre Country Park in Lancashire, went up in flames within 90 minutes of each other in August.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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