as in provocative
tending to excite political disorder or insurrection
the restless crowd was stirred up by the inflammatory rhetoric
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Recent Examples of inflammatory
Suddenly, Ready says, inflammatory, negative content fell down the algorithmic rankings, while wellness, self-help and uplifting content became the most popular Pinterest posts.
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Lucy Maguire, Vogue, 5 Jan. 2026
The allergic reaction to the amniotic fluid causes a rapid release of inflammatory factors.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 4 Jan. 2026
Green Tea Green tea is packed with plant compounds called catechins, which help reduce oxidative stress and inflammatory markers in the body, said Meena Malhotra, MD, ABOM, ABIM, a functional and integrative medicine physician and medical director at Heal n Cure.
—Stephanie Anderson Witmer, Health, 2 Jan. 2026
Early studies show that the patch can extract clinically relevant information comparable to that of conventional biopsies, particularly for cancer detection and inflammatory conditions.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 1 Jan. 2026
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Clothing with offensive language, political messaging, or provocative graphics can violate airline dress codes, which are designed to maintain passenger comfort and safety.—
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In 2024, Roberto De Zerbi had his own press conference moments at Brighton that seemed as provocative, if not more so, than anything Amorim or Enzo Maresca recently said.—
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In the aftermath, hundreds of rioters were charged with federal crimes, including assault, seditious conspiracy and obstruction of an official proceeding.—
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The charges were conspiracy to commit collusion with a foreign country and conspiracy to publish seditious material.—
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As Bratton noted, unpacking all of this is where a thorough investigation is helpful and incendiary rhetoric from the highest political office in the country is not.—
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Progressives have long argued — often rightly — that incendiary rhetoric from public officials can legitimize harassment, intimidation, and violence.—
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“Inflammatory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inflammatory. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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