on fire

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Synonyms of on firenext
1
: being consumed by fire : aflame
The house was on fire.
2
: performing exceedingly well
Bank stocks are on fire after a round of better-than-expected reports.—MarketBeat.com
Of late, center Sami Kelleher and wing Abby Gendron have been on fire. The two have combined for 30 points over the last six games …—Matt Williams
3
: eager, burning
He was on fire with enthusiasm.

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The city's power plant was hit by two drones on Tuesday, with one damaging its firefighting system while the second landed close to the facility’s main fuel storage, setting it on fire, the electricity company said. — ABC News, 12 Aug. 2026 Sacramento Fire crews arrived to find a tree, fence and two houses on fire. — Cecilio Padilla, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026 Little League Baseball is on fire even before the big days in Williamsport. — Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 11 Aug. 2026 After the assault, Dowen continued to threaten the victim and other members of the victim’s family and set the victim’s home on fire. — Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 8 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for on fire

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