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as in burning
being on fire
the blazing logs in the fireplace cast a warm glow on our holiday party
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as in warm
having or expressing great depth of feeling
a blazing speech affirming the value of every individual in this world
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as in announcing
to make known openly or publicly
the White House didn't waste a minute in blazing the lower unemployment figures
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as in glowing
to be on fire especially brightly
the house blazed for over three hours in the late-night fire
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as in glaring
to shine with a bright harsh light
the spotlight blazed through my window
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as in speeding
to proceed or move quickly
an extreme skier went blazing down the ski slope at a reckless pace
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Recent Examples of blazing
Nara Schoenberg, Chicago Tribune, 4 Aug. 2025
An instant later, six-foot-tall flames burst upward in blazing pillars, followed by an intoxicating waft of garlic, lemon and herbs that permeated the air over a crowd of awed onlookers.
—Luis Melecio-Zambrano, Mercury News, 25 July 2025
Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Aug. 2025
Being in the southern hemisphere, however, means tourists and hikers don’t have to deal with blazing heat and pounding sun in August.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 19 Aug. 2025
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Adjective
Alem and Schneider arrived at their farm plot in Bronzeville in broad-brimmed hats and sturdy boots, ready to harvest zucchini and cucumber under a blazing summer sun.
—Nara Schoenberg, Chicago Tribune, 4 Aug. 2025
An instant later, six-foot-tall flames burst upward in blazing pillars, followed by an intoxicating waft of garlic, lemon and herbs that permeated the air over a crowd of awed onlookers.
—Luis Melecio-Zambrano, Mercury News, 25 July 2025
Verb
At 5-foot-11 ¼, 178 pounds, with blazing speed and a nose for the end zone, Brown accounted for 2,871 yards and 21 touchdowns receiving during his final two high school seasons.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Aug. 2025
Being in the southern hemisphere, however, means tourists and hikers don’t have to deal with blazing heat and pounding sun in August.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 19 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blazing
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Please tell me the sequel could answer the most burning question of the ’00s: How could Austin not recognize Sam in that mask?—
Stephanie McNeal,
Glamour,
13 Aug. 2025
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Cooper, 30, asked Hargitay one more burning question about the actors' on-screen alter egos: will Olivia and Elliot ever end up together?—
Victoria Edel,
People.com,
26 June 2025
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Forget the crowds of other Rocky Mountain destinations—Durango gives visitors a warm Colorado welcome, and then some.—
Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
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Fall and winter are ideal for testing the soil in flower and vegetable gardens, as well as warm-season turfgrass lawns.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Sep. 2025
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Competition, passive-aggressive zingers and hard feelings turn their relationship into a flaming hot mess.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
26 Aug. 2025
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Firemen spoke of seeing tenants sitting outside flaming buildings with their belongings neatly arranged beside them.—
Daniel Immerwahr,
New Yorker,
18 Aug. 2025
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Miller is passionate about empowering others by providing information on the connection between physical health, lifestyle choices, and mental well-being.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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Kaif Shaikh Kaif Shaikh is a journalist and writer passionate about turning complex information into clear, impactful stories.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Sep. 2025
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At Fox, Collier became known for his passional embrace of blockchain, NFTs and the whole Web3 space.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
10 Nov. 2022
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This year, the rumors swirl, a constant, low hum: Outer Heaven and Cuatro Gato, two more flickering lights, are expected to fade.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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But there’s more flickering contrast in Narayan van Maele’s lensing, which alternates dun realism with occasionally hyperreal lighting and composition, particularly when the pagan promise of fire is in the frame.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
25 Mar. 2022
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Human Rights Watch researcher Andreas Harsono told CNN that Prabowo remains popular amongst his most fervent supporters and backers from the military and business elites.—
Kathleen Magramo,
CNN Money,
1 Sep. 2025
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During the day, fans can meander in and out of matches, keyed by the soundtrack of fervent applause in a close match, of grunts and skidding sneakers just a few feet away.—
Lauren Mowery,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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During periods of intense rainfall, the risk of flooding increases, particularly in low-lying and flood-prone areas.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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Both require intense concentration, in order to be any good, and diligent practice, and both make use of imagination—which in tennis takes the form of anticipation—and creativity.—
Thomas Swick
September 5,
Literary Hub,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Blazing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blazing. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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