ignite
verb (used with object)
to set on fire; kindle.
is igniting
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present progressiveof ignite (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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AI agents may give everyday shoppers an edge, but the technology is igniting an even more intense tug of war over consumer dollars.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 8, 2026
In China, too, the "trend toward health-consciousness especially among the middle and upper-income classes" is igniting interest in Japanese foods, the Japan External Trade Organisation said in a recent report.
From Barron's ● Jun. 22, 2026
“It is igniting people all over the world of different ages and different sexes. It’s like the Olympic torch, and that is really something to be proud of.”
From New York Times ● May 25, 2022
The measure is igniting privacy concerns and has led lawmakers to question the practicality of the technology, even while acknowledging the threat of distracted driving.
From Washington Times ● Mar. 17, 2019
What matters most, for now, is igniting the process.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 28, 2017
