as in blaze
a fire in a wild area (such as a forest) that is not controlled and that can burn a large area very quickly
The recent wildfires were made worse by the strong winds.
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Recent Examples of wildfire
Firefighters are continuing to battle massive wildfires in southeast Georgia that have burned more than 53,000 acres, even as recent rainfall gave crews a temporary break to strengthen containment lines and protect homes.
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Christopher Harris, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
Still, the threat of wildfires across the U.S. is increasing, driven by climate change.
—Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 23 Apr. 2026
Three key ingredients typically raise the risk of wildfires: vegetation, an ignition source and hot, dry, windy weather.
—Kathryn Prociv, NBC news, 23 Apr. 2026
The reptiles have also been impacted by wildfires, disease, roads and predation.
—Sarah Linn, Sacbee.com, 22 Apr. 2026
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Christopher Harris, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
Still, the threat of wildfires across the U.S. is increasing, driven by climate change.
—Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 23 Apr. 2026
Three key ingredients typically raise the risk of wildfires: vegetation, an ignition source and hot, dry, windy weather.
—Kathryn Prociv, NBC news, 23 Apr. 2026
The reptiles have also been impacted by wildfires, disease, roads and predation.
—Sarah Linn, Sacbee.com, 22 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wildfire
Noun
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Wildfires in Georgia and Florida continue to burn thousands of acres more than a week after the blazes began.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Crews in west Miami-Dade are continuing to monitor a large brush fire that broke out on Monday night as the blaze continues to grow in size.—
Abby Dodge,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Chile’s inferno was fueled by extreme heat, with temperatures pushing above 100 degrees Fahrenheit, and abnormally dry conditions — but it was also driven by human changes to the landscape.—
Stefano Pozzebon,
CNN Money,
26 Apr. 2026
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After last year’s disastrous Eaton fire, Southern California Edison executives vowed to be transparent about what caused the inferno that killed at least 19 people and left thousands of families homeless in Altadena.—
Melody Petersen,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Doñana has not had a forest fire in nearly a decade.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
16 Apr. 2026
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Tengden said the aircraft is designed for reconnaissance, precision strikes, communications relay, emergency rescue, and forest fire prevention.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Dec. 2025
Noun
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The film opens with Jason resting near a campfire alongside his horse — a horse named Travis, after his brother.—
Ryan Brennan
April 28,
Miami Herald,
28 Apr. 2026
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The Plot Behind ‘The Last True Cold One’ The film opens on Jason resting by a campfire next to his horse, who happens to share a name with his brother Travis.—
Ryan Brennan
April 28,
Kansas City Star,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Beach bonfires are now banned along the Outer Banks due to the worsening drought in North Carolina.—
Mark Price
April 23,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Apr. 2026
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Take a dip in the 100-foot-long Caliza Pool, stroll the elevated boardwalk in the nature preserve, have a meal at the bright and airy Fonville Press, and then head to Inlet Beach Regional Access to unwind by a bonfire in the evening.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Wildfire.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wildfire. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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