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Synonyms & Antonyms for torch
Synonyms: Noun
Synonyms: Verb
burn, enkindle, fire, ignite, inflame (also enflame), kindle, light
Antonyms: Verb
douse (also dowse), extinguish, put out, quench, snuff (out)
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Examples of torch in a Sentence
Noun
in an insurance scam, the slumlord hired a torch to burn the tenement downVerb
An arsonist torched the building. police suspect that the owner torched the house for the insurance money
Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
More than 40 years later, the ex-husband was apparently still carrying a torch â for the Rolls-Royce. — James Barron, The Mercury News, "Piedmont man sells Elizabeth Taylorâs âGreen Goddessâ Rolls-Royce at auction," 2 Aug. 2019 Expect Williamson to carry the torch for the Jordan Brand line for some time. — Jarrel Harris, SI.com, "What Jordan Brand Sneaker Should Zion Williamson Wear?," 30 July 2019 Today's scientists hope to carry the torch further. — Robert Hackett, Fortune, "âAlarms Went off in the Spacecraft.â How IBM Computer Whizzes Saved Apollo 11," 20 July 2019 Garner's mother, Gwen Carr, like so many black mothers who never asked for such a soul-shattering burden, now carries the torch for her dead son and dead granddaughter. — Jason Parham, WIRED, "Depth of Field: The Hollow Poetry of the Eric Garner Decision," 18 July 2019 To members of Mobileâs Greer family, a new downtown grocery market represents the passing of the torch as members of its fifth generation put their stamp on the family business. — al.com, "New downtown Greerâs called âtipping pointâ for Mobile," 10 July 2019 Thatâs a long time to carry a torch for the foundersâ stated intention to create a democratic republic. — Taina Mcfield, Essence, "My True Independence Day Hasn't Arrived Yet," 4 July 2019 With the assistance of Special Olympic athletes, police will carry the torch for 6 miles around the park. — Jess Nocera, baltimoresun.com, "Special Olympics torch will be passed to Howard County Thursday," 5 June 2019 Other lands have given up hope on passing the torch. — Rina Raphael, New York Times, "Why Doesnât Anyone Want to Live in This Perfect Place?," 24 Aug. 2019Recent Examples on the Web: Verb
The Broncosâ undrafted rookie, in Week 2 at home, torched the Raiders for 107 yards rushing on just 14 carries, including a burst of 53 through the heart of Oaklandâs defense. — Kyle Fredrickson, The Denver Post, "How Broncosâ Phillip Lindsay can grow after breakout rookie season: âMy mindset is grindâ," 9 Sep. 2019 The Cougs torched New Mexico State, and quarterback Anthony Gordon was lights out. — oregonlive, "Goe: Utah, Washington, Oregon ... this weekâs ballot for The Oâs Pac-12 power rankings," 5 Sep. 2019 Seven witnesses were called to bolster another defense theory: Arsonists torched the warehouse. — Megan Cassidy, SFChronicle.com, "Ghost Ship trial: Max Harris walks out of jail after acquittal; Derick Almena remains jailed after mistrial in his case," 5 Sep. 2019 Last Monday, protestors in the city of Sorong torched several buildings, including a jail, Agence France-Press reports. — Time, "Protests in West Papua Have Turned Violent Amid an Internet Blackout. Here's What to Know," 29 Aug. 2019 Police in Japan are investigating why a man torched a renowned animation studio in what is being described as the country's worst mass killing in almost 20 years. — Jamiel Lynch, CNN, "Crowdfunding campaign for Kyoto Animation passes $2 million mark," 24 July 2019 Police found the Mitsubishi torched about 9 p.m. at Kozart Street and Willie Mays Parkway. — David Harris, OrlandoSentinel.com, "Police looking for man who went on crime spree in Winter Garden, Orlando," 2 Apr. 2018 Against the Tide, Auburn failed to score at least 1.0 PPP for the first time in eight games, and got torched on defense by Bama freshman John Petty, who made up for Collin Sextonâs absence by knocking in eight of his 13 three-point attempts. — Molly Geary, SI.com, "Power Rankings: Top Four Hold Firm While Three New Squads Join," 24 Jan. 2018 A week later, Tagovailoa torched Texas A&M on 22 of 30 passing for 387 yards and four touchdowns. — Michael Casagrande | [email protected], al, "Inside intel on Tua Tagovailoa from opponents speaking candidly about Alabama QB," 21 Aug. 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'torch.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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