as in fire
the illegal burning of a building or other property; the crime of setting fire to something
The cause of the fire has not yet been determined, but investigators suspect arson. The town has suffered a rash of arson attacks.
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Recent Examples of arson
Plus, George Stephanopoulos with Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro about the shocking arson attack on his home.
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ABC News, 20 Apr. 2025
Listen to this article Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro revealed President Trump has not reached out in the week since his official residence was the target of an arson attack.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 18 Apr. 2025
In an interview recorded late last week that aired Sunday, Shapiro told ABC News’s George Stephanopoulos that the president had not called him after the arson attack on his house early April 13, after the first night of Passover.
—Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 23 Apr. 2025
Continue reading … -- POLITICS 'VERY GRACIOUS' – Gov Shapiro says President Trump called him about arson attack.
—FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2025
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ABC News, 20 Apr. 2025
Listen to this article Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro revealed President Trump has not reached out in the week since his official residence was the target of an arson attack.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 18 Apr. 2025
In an interview recorded late last week that aired Sunday, Shapiro told ABC News’s George Stephanopoulos that the president had not called him after the arson attack on his house early April 13, after the first night of Passover.
—Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 23 Apr. 2025
Continue reading … -- POLITICS 'VERY GRACIOUS' – Gov Shapiro says President Trump called him about arson attack.
—FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for arson
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The two-story, single-family homes were lit on fire and sustained structural damage, according to the Fire Department.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
4 May 2025
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The passenger vessel Conscience made a mayday call shortly after midnight, reporting a fire on its bow, the government of Malta said.—
Helena Skinner,
ABC News,
3 May 2025
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For journalists who cover natural disasters, here are 3 key things to consider Disaster reporting is crucial for people affected by hurricanes, tornadoes, wildfires and other events.—
Shaun McKinnon,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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The importance of Arbor Day Dan Lambe, the chief executive of the Arbor Day Foundation, told ABC News this year's holiday is especially important in the wake of the wildfires and other recent climate disasters.—
Leah Sarnoff,
ABC News,
25 Apr. 2025
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Many koalas endured injuries, burns and smoke inhalation in the blaze, which burned approximately 5,436 acres, according to government officials.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
25 Apr. 2025
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According to an April 21 Facebook post from the West Springfield Fire Department in Massachusetts, firefighters responding to a car fire discovered a surprise near the scene of the blaze.—
Kelli Bender,
People.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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“Arson.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arson. Accessed 8 May. 2025.
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