as in proclaimed
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as in announced
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 glowed
to be on fire especially brightly
the house blazed for over three hours in the late-night fire
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as in burned
to shine with a bright harsh light
the spotlight blazed through my window
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as in raced
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 blazed
Elwyn "bud" Myers, Outdoor Life, 11 Mar. 2026
Editorial, Boston Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
When hearing terms related to accidents and crimes — victim, killed, confessed — a tiny patch above the left ear blazed with activity.
—Eric Boodman, Vulture, 25 Mar. 2026
Calhoun blazed trails for women journalists at a time when newsroom equality was rare, and women’s voices were often shut out of news media.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 25 Mar. 2026
Trump has blazed his own political path--and very successfully.
—Arkansas Online, 24 Mar. 2026
Drawing from her experiences working as a crime reporter and then in the Virginia medical examiner’s office, Cornwell blazed a new trail in the traditionally male crime thriller genre.
—Max Gao, HollywoodReporter, 19 Mar. 2026
Maybe hunters had blazed it out from a fly-in cabin on a lake.
—Elwyn "bud" Myers, Outdoor Life, 11 Mar. 2026
At least as memorable was a New Year’s Eve show at the Tune Inn in downtown New Haven where the band blazed brightly.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 7 Mar. 2026
The hotel had announced its intention to reopen by March 5 back in February, days after a two-alarm fire blazed through the walls of a third-floor bathroom and attic space in the historic Alexander Agassiz manor, central to the resort.
—Savana Dunning, The Providence Journal, 6 Mar. 2026
Adjective
In early afternoon the blazed trail ended on the shore of a lake.
—Elwyn "bud" Myers, Outdoor Life, 11 Mar. 2026
Verb
Trump has blazed his own political path — and very successfully.
—Editorial, Boston Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
When hearing terms related to accidents and crimes — victim, killed, confessed — a tiny patch above the left ear blazed with activity.
—Eric Boodman, Vulture, 25 Mar. 2026
Calhoun blazed trails for women journalists at a time when newsroom equality was rare, and women’s voices were often shut out of news media.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 25 Mar. 2026
Trump has blazed his own political path--and very successfully.
—Arkansas Online, 24 Mar. 2026
Drawing from her experiences working as a crime reporter and then in the Virginia medical examiner’s office, Cornwell blazed a new trail in the traditionally male crime thriller genre.
—Max Gao, HollywoodReporter, 19 Mar. 2026
Maybe hunters had blazed it out from a fly-in cabin on a lake.
—Elwyn "bud" Myers, Outdoor Life, 11 Mar. 2026
At least as memorable was a New Year’s Eve show at the Tune Inn in downtown New Haven where the band blazed brightly.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 7 Mar. 2026
The hotel had announced its intention to reopen by March 5 back in February, days after a two-alarm fire blazed through the walls of a third-floor bathroom and attic space in the historic Alexander Agassiz manor, central to the resort.
—Savana Dunning, The Providence Journal, 6 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blazed
Adjective
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Right now, the Softies Marshmallow 2-Piece Lounge Set, one of her proclaimed favorites, is on sale thanks to an on-page coupon.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
28 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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He was nominated for an acting Oscar six other times during his heralded career.—
David Matthews,
New York Daily News,
16 Feb. 2026
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The penalties ended up helping the Giants in a counterintuitive way; their scouts had to look deeper for talent, their international signing classes were larger, and two of those less heralded players, Camilo Doval and Randy Rodríguez, became National League All-Star relief pitchers.—
Andrew Baggarly,
New York Times,
14 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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In a social media post, Gary Police requested that anyone with information related to the reported carjacking, the child solicitation investigation, or any other potential incidents involving Jovanovic contact the Detective Bureau at 219-881-1209.—
Amy Lavalley,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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Authorities downplayed a reported threat of drone attacks on California.—
Kevin Rector,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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Netanyahu, 76, has made few pre-announced public appearances since the war broke out, with Iran having vowed to target him personally in retaliation for the killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.—
Angela Yang,
NBC news,
18 Mar. 2026
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The announced attendance of 9,418 on Sunday afternoon at Scottsdale Stadium rose to its feet, an uncommon occurrence in the laidback Cactus League environment.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
15 Mar. 2026
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West’s tethering of her relationship structure to her progressive politics makes her professed fulfillment challenging to take at face value.—
Tyler Austin Harper,
The Atlantic,
18 Mar. 2026
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Hollywood is divided on the deals, with some preferring Netflix because of its public commitments and a relative lack of overlap with WBD, and others Paramount, given David Ellison’s professed love for the business.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Feb. 2026
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And so, as in our current late-capitalist dystopia, Carol seeks a consumerist solution to her existential issues, enrolling in the heavily advertised women’s wellness program that gives the film its name.—
Katie Rife,
IndieWire,
18 Mar. 2026
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That 5% cap is the advertised limit.—
Stan Choe,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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These are two of the more publicized stories of his generosity and attachment to Louisville, but 2X says the support Miller has offered the city goes well beyond the Robertson and Tyus families.—
Maggie Menderski,
The Courier-Journal,
29 Aug. 2025
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Norfolk District Attorney Michael Morrissey, whose office oversaw the highly publicized, incredibly expensive, and ultimately unsuccessful prosecution of Karen Read, has drawn at least three Democratic challengers to his job.—
Matthew Medsger,
Boston Herald,
5 Aug. 2025
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Cuba’s government displayed on the broadcast nautical maps to show where the Pro-Line was spotted, its route through Cuban waters and the location where the shooting occurred.—
David Smiley,
Miami Herald,
28 Feb. 2026
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The broadcast episode of In Depth with Graham Bensinger debuts in syndication across the United States this weekend.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
13 Feb. 2026
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