1
as in glows
to be on fire especially brightly
all evening long we just sat there, contentedly watching the Yule log burn
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2
as in scorches
to set (something) on fire
it is not a good idea to try to burn old papers in the sink
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3
as in steams
to be excited or emotionally stirred up with anger
he came home burning with anger because of a reprimand at work
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as in flames
to shine with a bright harsh light
the bright streetlight outside our motel room burned all night long
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as in deceives
to cause to believe what is untrue
he's been burned before, so he's careful to double-check such claims now
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as in consumes
to make complete use of
heedlessly burning the country's resources without any concern for future generations
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as in brooks
a natural body of running water smaller than a river
the walkers forded the shallow burn and then came upon a field of gorse
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Recent Examples of burns
Brad Plumer, New York Times, 22 Oct. 2025
Set after the attacks of October 7, Y (played with slapstick elasticity by poet and playwright Ariel Bronz) pimps himself out for wild, debaucherous parties while the world burns.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 21 Oct. 2025
Running is an aerobic cardiovascular fitness activity that burns calories.
—Nancy Lebrun, Verywell Health, 8 Oct. 2025
In fact, Anderson is laughing at both sides while the world burns.
—Graham Hillard, The Washington Examiner, 3 Oct. 2025
Oil splatters can leave a residue that burns onto the stovetop.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 2 Oct. 2025
Rowing engages legs, core and upper body muscles and, even at a moderate pace, burns a ton of calories, more than 500 in an hour for a 165-pound person.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 24 Sep. 2025
And that fire burns with a righteous fury that our enemies cannot comprehend or understand.
—Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 22 Sep. 2025
Rowing Rowing burns 600 to 900 calories per hour, according to Sheehan.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 22 Sep. 2025
Rikkilynn Shields Hannigan, Health, 25 Oct. 2025
All three sustained third-degree burns from the blaze.
—Abigail Adams, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
Candles placed inside pumpkins or near flowing costumes can quickly ignite fabric or synthetic wigs, causing burns.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2025
One person was killed and a second person suffered burns when a fire erupted in the middle of the night at an RV park near the Charlotte Motor Speedway, according to investigators in North Carolina.
—Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 24 Oct. 2025
The family said the brothers put their hazard lights on and called 911, reporting no injuries at the time besides slight burns from the airbags.
—Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
Beyond the look and feel (LOTS of orange decor and side-burns), directors Colin and Cameron Cairnes nailed other era-specific components like the exaggerated way talk show guests present themselves (the psychic!
—Gwen Ihnat, Entertainment Weekly, 18 Oct. 2025
Doctors are warning people, especially parents, about an instant ramen trend that can cause burns.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 17 Oct. 2025
Furthermore, the flight saw Starship demonstrate a capability for future deorbit burns.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 14 Oct. 2025
Verb
Solar and wind power are growing fast and account for most of China’s clean electricity, but the country also burns enormous amounts of coal to supply power when the sun isn’t shining and the wind isn’t blowing.
—Brad Plumer, New York Times, 22 Oct. 2025
Set after the attacks of October 7, Y (played with slapstick elasticity by poet and playwright Ariel Bronz) pimps himself out for wild, debaucherous parties while the world burns.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 21 Oct. 2025
Running is an aerobic cardiovascular fitness activity that burns calories.
—Nancy Lebrun, Verywell Health, 8 Oct. 2025
In fact, Anderson is laughing at both sides while the world burns.
—Graham Hillard, The Washington Examiner, 3 Oct. 2025
Oil splatters can leave a residue that burns onto the stovetop.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 2 Oct. 2025
Rowing engages legs, core and upper body muscles and, even at a moderate pace, burns a ton of calories, more than 500 in an hour for a 165-pound person.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 24 Sep. 2025
And that fire burns with a righteous fury that our enemies cannot comprehend or understand.
—Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 22 Sep. 2025
Rowing Rowing burns 600 to 900 calories per hour, according to Sheehan.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 22 Sep. 2025
Noun
This can increase the risk of burns or further injury.
—Rikkilynn Shields Hannigan, Health, 25 Oct. 2025
All three sustained third-degree burns from the blaze.
—Abigail Adams, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
Candles placed inside pumpkins or near flowing costumes can quickly ignite fabric or synthetic wigs, causing burns.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2025
One person was killed and a second person suffered burns when a fire erupted in the middle of the night at an RV park near the Charlotte Motor Speedway, according to investigators in North Carolina.
—Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 24 Oct. 2025
The family said the brothers put their hazard lights on and called 911, reporting no injuries at the time besides slight burns from the airbags.
—Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
Beyond the look and feel (LOTS of orange decor and side-burns), directors Colin and Cameron Cairnes nailed other era-specific components like the exaggerated way talk show guests present themselves (the psychic!
—Gwen Ihnat, Entertainment Weekly, 18 Oct. 2025
Doctors are warning people, especially parents, about an instant ramen trend that can cause burns.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 17 Oct. 2025
Furthermore, the flight saw Starship demonstrate a capability for future deorbit burns.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 14 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for burns
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The bar—made of white onyx—glows softly from within, inviting you to pull up a stool.—
Laura Itzkowitz,
Robb Report,
23 Oct. 2025
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In New York City, Emma Stone glows in green, and Maya Rudolph appears on Late Night with Seth Meyers.—
Lex Goldstein,
PEOPLE,
23 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Potent scenes fail to be as intense as Taylor’s grind-you-up performance that scorches everything and everyone around her.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
19 Sep. 2025
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The clip then smash-cuts to a scene of Bruce as a child listening to his parents fight in the next room, and we’re meant to understand that the joy and power that steams off of the stage is a cure for the pain of childhood wounds.—
Sadie Sartini Garner,
Pitchfork,
24 Oct. 2025
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At its heart sits Viti, a striking blue crater lake that steams invitingly in contrast to the stark black landscape.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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The fragmentary Ni 12501 tablet from the Early Dynastic III period of Mesopotamia breaks off when Fox deceives the inhabitants of the netherworld in his quest to retrieve the storm god Ishkur.—
Rafil Kroll-Zaidi,
Harpers Magazine,
19 Sep. 2025
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Light distorts, sound bends; the signal consumes the chamber, turning technology into liturgy.—
JP Mangalindan,
Time,
24 Oct. 2025
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Fermenting is a process where yeast consumes the natural sugars in apple juice and turns them into alcohol and carbon dioxide.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The property, which features lush greenery and old-growth trees set among babbling brooks and water features, is open to the public, and the gardens have served as a popular spot for weddings over the decades in addition to an annual Mother’s Day tea that Weston said attracts hundreds each year.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Sep. 2025
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Many of these parcels have elements like oak woodlands, meadows, brooks and rivers that create cooler, wetter areas that help plants and animals endure wildfires or periods of extreme heat or drought.—
Beth Rose Middleton Manning,
The Conversation,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Continue reading … 'TRYING MY BEST' – Country star 'scared' after anti-Trump song ignites social media firestorm.—
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FOXNews.com,
8 Oct. 2025
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How, exactly, Sarr’s future will play out often ignites spirited debate.—
Josh Robbins,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Of course, the Tilly Norwood debate rages on in Hollywood.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
24 Oct. 2025
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Or to be safe and dry as a storm rages outside?—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
18 Oct. 2025
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“Burns.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/burns. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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