noun
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the process of baking ceramics, etc, in a kiln or furnace
a second firing
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the act of stoking a fire or furnace
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a discharge of a firearm
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something used as fuel, such as coal or wood
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a scorching of plants, as a result of disease, drought, or heat
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of firing
late Middle English word dating back to 1375–1425; see origin at fire, -ing 1
Example Sentences
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It’s a sign of Apple’s desperation that he was then able to execute a reverse takeover that ended with him firing most of its board, naming his own board, and then being named interim CEO.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026
The Sparks came out firing on Friday, opening with a 17-2 run.
From Los Angeles Times • May 16, 2026
These neurons became active while the mice were running and continued firing for at least an hour after exercise ended.
From Science Daily • May 16, 2026
The launch of limited edition Swatch watches descended into chaos Saturday in several European cities and New York, with French police firing tear gas to restore order at one store near Paris.
From Barron's • May 16, 2026
When the first tobacco union was organized in Durham in 1918, the Sovereign Cigarette Company responded by firing the union activist they considered the “ringleader.”
From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson
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