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
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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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District Judge Jennifer L. Thurston said that Joslin used the wrong process to challenge the firing.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 13, 2026
However, the ruling did not settle the broader dispute surrounding Joslin’s firing.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 13, 2026
Regarding your specific query: One firing typically doesn’t signal mass layoffs.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 12, 2026
Last week Mr. Pelley showed up at a staff meeting and complained about the unexplained firing of the show’s executive producer.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
Dad entered the blockhouse, and I directed him to the firing panel after checking the connections.
From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam
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