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as in explosion
a sudden intense expression of strong feeling
she felt a blaze of resentment upon hearing that she had been passed over for promotion
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as in glow
the steady giving off of the form of radiation that makes vision possible
temporarily blinded by the blaze of dozens of camera lights
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as in to announce
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 to glow
to be on fire especially brightly
the house blazed for over three hours in the late-night fire
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as in to speed
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 blaze
Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2025
Flames and smoke could be seen pouring from the large church for hours before the blaze was put out.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 29 Sep. 2025
Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 20 Sep. 2025
Jazz is an art form with an outsized share of mavericks, rebels, and creative dissidents who’ve built careers by blazing their own particular paths.
—Andrew Gilbert, Mercury News, 19 Sep. 2025
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Noun
The suspect began shooting with an assault rifle and then used gasoline to set a fire that grew into a large blaze.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2025
Flames and smoke could be seen pouring from the large church for hours before the blaze was put out.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 29 Sep. 2025
Verb
Best seen an hour before sunrise all month, a rare five-planet parade sees Venus blazing low in the east, followed by brilliant Jupiter and Saturn, which are also visible to the naked eye.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 20 Sep. 2025
Jazz is an art form with an outsized share of mavericks, rebels, and creative dissidents who’ve built careers by blazing their own particular paths.
—Andrew Gilbert, Mercury News, 19 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blaze
Noun
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One officer on the scene advised reporters to move back, saying there was a small possibility of an explosion.—
Kristen Jordan Shamus,
USA Today,
28 Sep. 2025
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One officer on scene advised news media to move back, saying there was a small possibility of an explosion.—
Andrea May Sahouri,
Freep.com,
28 Sep. 2025
Noun
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And the eyes of the locals—watery, bloodshot from drink, whites cracked from the steady glow of the TV.—
Zuzana Říhová,
Literary Hub,
26 Sep. 2025
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Her effortlessly dewy glow is the subject of envy and inspiration for fanart and makeup tutorials.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Is the attraction the fact that it's forbidden and only exists in these short bursts?—
Jessica Radloff,
Glamour,
26 Sep. 2025
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Diet Coke is a low-calorie, sugar-free twist on the classic soda, and a burst of lime adds the perfect tangy twist.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Their early months of dating were a whirlwind as Demmer, a stranger to the spotlight, and Humphrey, jaded by the glare of fame, got to know each other — trying to keep it as private as possible.—
Luke Chinman,
PEOPLE,
26 Sep. 2025
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Unfortunately, things took a dramatic turn at the end of the hour when Drew arrived at the church, drawing intense glares from nearly everyone in attendance.—
Andy Swift,
TVLine,
25 Sep. 2025
Noun
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That leaves Maria to take matters into her own hands when the boy’s latest outburst lands meek would-be teacher’s pet Pauline (Nia Brown, another gifted first-timer) with a broken arm.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
24 Sep. 2025
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After the outburst, Wilcox apologized, but that moment remains unforgettable.—
Steve Helling,
PEOPLE,
24 Sep. 2025
Noun
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There's also a front light with an auto-adjusting sensor on board, so the screen should be legible indoors and out.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
1 Oct. 2025
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Blue light targets acne-causing bacteria to help keep breakouts at bay, while red and near-infrared wavelengths penetrate deeper to stimulate collagen, improve circulation, and promote skin repair.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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That was the sound of Blackwell’s game-deciding block, followed by the deafening final eruption from the stands of Allegiant Stadium.—
Dan Wiederer,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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Jenkins was ready, calmly raising his camera to capture the eruption.—
John Armwood III,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Then buff the steel with a dry cloth, wiping in the same direction as the metal's grain to bring back that gleam.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
15 Sep. 2025
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Below, the Winged Victory gleams in the garden.—
Erica Wertheim Zohar,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Blaze.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blaze. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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