fired
adjective
ˈfī(-ə)rd 
1
: using a specified fuel —usually used in combination
an oil-fired power planta wood-fired pizza oven
2
: having been processed by heating in a kiln
fired and handpainted stoneware
The body is more like cement than clay, but useful in achieving the surfaces I seek, and the fired clay is remarkably lightweight and strong. 
Ceramics Monthly
Ceramics Monthly3
: dismissed from a job
You're fired!
They said Metro has failed to provide the fired employees and the union with a detailed explanation of the allegations. Fredrick Kunkle
Fredrick Kunkle
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Further information — including how long Essex was a deputy; what his last assignment was; whether he’s been placed on leave, fired or other action taken; and details about the tip that sparked the investigation — was not available Friday night. Gregory Yeestaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2022 Monday brought the latest chapter in the clash of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) and Rebekah Jones, a fired health department worker who last month was recognized as a whistleblower under state law. Washington Post, 8 June 2021 Those confrontations included protesters trying to block the caravan by standing in front of cars, objects thrown, and paintballs fired and chemical sprays unleashed from passing trucks. oregonlive, 3 Sep. 2020 The two groups sparred for more than two hours, as people exchanged blows, fired paintballs at each other and blasted chemicals indiscriminately into the crowd. Washington Post, 23 Aug. 2020 The Minneapolis Police Department declined to confirm or comment on the additional charges against the fired officers. Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2020 The fired officer, Derek Chauvin, faces murder and manslaughter charges. oregonlive, 2 June 2020 Aside from the two fired officers, the other three officers are now on desk-duty pending further determination of what, if any, disciplinary appropriate should be taken against them, Bottoms said during a press conference on Sunday. Amir Vera, CNN, 1 June 2020 According to reports out of Minneapolis, both Floyd and Derek Chauvin, the fired police officer who was charged with third-degree murder and manslaughter Friday in connection with Floyd’s death, worked as bouncers at El Nuevo Rodeo, a nightclub. Tim Carman, BostonGlobe.com, 30 May 2020 See More
Gregory Yeestaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2022 Monday brought the latest chapter in the clash of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) and Rebekah Jones, a fired health department worker who last month was recognized as a whistleblower under state law. Washington Post, 8 June 2021 Those confrontations included protesters trying to block the caravan by standing in front of cars, objects thrown, and paintballs fired and chemical sprays unleashed from passing trucks. oregonlive, 3 Sep. 2020 The two groups sparred for more than two hours, as people exchanged blows, fired paintballs at each other and blasted chemicals indiscriminately into the crowd. Washington Post, 23 Aug. 2020 The Minneapolis Police Department declined to confirm or comment on the additional charges against the fired officers. Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2020 The fired officer, Derek Chauvin, faces murder and manslaughter charges. oregonlive, 2 June 2020 Aside from the two fired officers, the other three officers are now on desk-duty pending further determination of what, if any, disciplinary appropriate should be taken against them, Bottoms said during a press conference on Sunday. Amir Vera, CNN, 1 June 2020 According to reports out of Minneapolis, both Floyd and Derek Chauvin, the fired police officer who was charged with third-degree murder and manslaughter Friday in connection with Floyd’s death, worked as bouncers at El Nuevo Rodeo, a nightclub. Tim Carman, BostonGlobe.com, 30 May 2020 See More Word History
First Known Use
1807, in the meaning defined at sense 2
Phrases Containing fired
fired
verb
1
as in blasted
to cause (a projectile) to be driven forward with force police officers firing rubber bullets Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- blasted
- launched
- shot
- hurled
- threw
- discharged
- loosed
- squeezed off
- flung
- tossed
- slung
- lobbed
- projected
- catapulted
- pelted
- heaved
- cast
- hurtled
- pitched
- sniped (at)
- blazed (at)
- hove
2
as in shot
to cause a weapon to release a missile with great force soldiers fired at the enemy in panic-stricken disorder Synonyms & Similar Words
- blasted
- shot
- discharged
- blazed
- sniped
- peppered
- plinked
- potshot
3
as in stimulated
to give life, vigor, or spirit to a school outing to the natural history museum fired his imagination, and he grew up to become an eminent paleontologist Synonyms & Similar Words
- stimulated
- stirred
- provoked
- aroused
- triggered
- activated
- animated
- energized
- drove
- spiked
- awakened
- charged
- propelled
- inspired
- excited
- braced
- cheered
- lifted
- electrified
- revived
- sparked
- invigorated
- roused
- enlivened
- quickened
- motivated
- recreated
- moved
- rallied
- vivified
- filliped
- vitalized
- boosted
- raised
- jump-started
- awoke
- motived
- strengthened
- juiced up
- kindled
- resurrected
- awaked
- renewed
- actuated
- incited
- impelled
- set off
- pepped (up)
- refreshed
- instigated
- livened (up)
- zipped (up)
- amped (up)
- galvanized
- jazzed (up)
- fomented
- gingered (up)
- reactivated
- infused
- emboldened
- inflamed
- enkindled
- buoyed
- recharged
- restimulated
- regenerated
- rekindled
- turned on
- reenergized
- reinvigorated
- fermented
- abetted
- resuscitated
- rejuvenated
- steeled
- heartened
- fortified
- revitalized
- reanimated
- enflamed
- reawakened
- waked (up)
- re-energized
- refreshened
- reawaked
- woke (up)
- whipped (up)
- reawoke
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- killed
- harassed
- undermined
- drained
- exhausted
- dulled
- dampened
- wore
- damped
- deadened
- weakened
- knocked out
- burnt out
- checked
- washed out
- suppressed
- fatigued
- slowed
- sapped
- restrained
- inhibited
- wore out
- wearied
- debilitated
- quenched
- did in
- curbed
- enfeebled
- discouraged
- stilled
- enervated
- stunted
- quelled
- burned out
- repressed
- jaded
- disheartened
- demoralized
- kayoed
- fagged
- daunted
- dispirited
- tuckered (out)
4
as in sacked
to let go from office, service, or employment fired the secretary for incompetence Synonyms & Similar Words
- sacked
- dismissed
- removed
- retired
- terminated
- released
- axed
- discharged
- cashiered
- canned
- pink-slipped
- bounced
- mustered out
- sent packing
- downsized
- turned off
- excessed
- laid off
- showed (someone) the door
- kicked out
- trimmed
- separated
- furloughed
- unseated
- threw out
- chucked (out)
- drummed (out)
- booted (out)
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- employed
- hired
- engaged
- retained
- signed (up or on)
- kept
- rehired
- took on
- reemployed
- contracted
- subcontracted
- recruited
- re-employed
5
as in hurled
to send through the air especially with a quick forward motion of the arm fired a pass to the running back Synonyms & Similar Words
- hurled
- threw
- tossed
- slung
- flung
- lobbed
- launched
- pelted
- chucked
- catapulted
- heaved
- pegged
- hurtled
- lofted
- cast
- darted
- pitched
- bowled
- gunned
- ejected
- let fly
- dashed
- shot
- flipped
- rolled
- hove
- propelled
- precipitated
- rifled
- passed
- hooked
- thrust
- impelled
- projected
- bucked
6
as in burned
to set (something) on fire lit some kindling before attempting to fire the logs Synonyms & Similar Words
- burned
- burnt
- ignited
- torched
- lit
- scorched
- kindled
- enkindled
- baked
- inflamed
- lighted
- illumined
- cooked
- enflamed
- immolated
- illuminated
- incinerated
- ashed
- set off
- broiled
- charred
- relit
- deflagrated
- lightened
- stoked
- irradiated
- brightened
- reignited
- scalded
- relighted
- seared
- kilned
- cremated
- rekindled
- scathed
- banked
- frizzled
- radiated
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- extinguished
- choked
- quenched
- doused
- smothered
- suffocated
- dowsed
- obscured
- stamped (out)
- snuffed (out)
- put out
- dimmed
- blackened
- darkened
- dulled