burn through

verb

burned through or burnt through; burning through; burns through

informal

: to use all of (something) quickly

They've burned through 2 million dollars already, and the renovations are far from complete.

Examples of burn through in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Kimo Seymour, president of media and events for race organizer Life Time, said his team is working to finalize the course after the Willow fire burned through an area previously designated for the route. — Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 31 July 2026

While burning through so much of their pitching depth, the Cubs have demonstrated persistence, flexibility and problem-solving skills. — Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 30 July 2026

The fire burned through around 320 acres near Brignoles between Wednesday and Thursday, prompting the evacuation of roughly 600 residents and injuring four firefighters, according to Le Figaro. — Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 30 July 2026

The fire is burning through heavy timber, and no structures are currently threatened, officials said. — Richard Ramos, CBS News, 30 July 2026

Rhymes for burn through

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