firing

noun

fir·​ing ˈfī-riŋ How to pronounce firing (audio)
ˈfī-ər-iŋ
Synonyms of firingnext
1
: the act or process of one that fires
2
: the process of maturing ceramic products by the application of heat

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found a flaw in the gun's firing
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The Justice Department did not respond to questions about the firings. — Mica Rosenberg, ProPublica, 6 July 2026 Tremaine was also granted a temporary restraining order against Margera after the firing due to alleged threats. — Brenton Blanchet, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026 France had only mustered two shots on goal throughout the first half, but Olise came out firing after the break, slipping two neat passes through to Mbappe even before the crucial assist. — Thom Harris, New York Times, 4 July 2026 This random, explosive fragmentation resembles the firing of a shotgun. — Jenny Whilde, The Conversation, 7 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for firing

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of firing was in the 14th century

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“Firing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/firing. Accessed 10 Jul. 2026.

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