catch fire

phrase

Synonyms of catch firenext
1
: to become ignited
2
: to become fired with enthusiasm
3
: to increase greatly in scope, popularity, interest, or effectiveness
The idea failed to catch fire.

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The heat of your oven can melt the wax coating from the paper, leaving it prone to catching fire. — Darcy Lenz, Southern Living, 25 June 2026 The roof reportedly caught fire before dawn, and patients and staff were evacuated, the report said. — ABC News, 2 July 2026 The Texas Rangers caught fire in Toronto and are now on top of the American League West. — Cal Phillips june 29, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 June 2026 On June 6th, a fishing vessel in Manta burst into flames; hours later, more than thirty other boats had caught fire. — Will Freeman, New Yorker, 30 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for catch fire

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“Catch fire.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/catch%20fire. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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