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 burnt
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
James Parker, The Atlantic, 12 Sep. 2025
In part, James and Elizabeth Murdoch, who blazed their own separate trails in the media business, had concerns about Fox News and the close affiliation of the news network with the family.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 8 Sep. 2025
Either way, the young guns blazed through the trials.
—Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2025
Homicide detectives launched an investigation in Nevada's Black Rock Desert, after a festivalgoer reported finding the body as the festival's iconic giant effigy blazed at the site, authorities confirmed Sunday.
—Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
Had the sickness blazed new pathways and cast light on tangled old ones?
—Alexandra Schwartz, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2025
Larsen blazed another trail in 1979 by running for Hamilton County Municipal Court Judge.
—Jeff Suess, The Enquirer, 21 Aug. 2025
Maye found Henderson early in his developing wheel route down the left sideline, and the rookie running back blazed 50-plus yards through the Vikings’ defense for a score.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 13 Aug. 2025
In southern Spain, around 2,000 people, including tourists, have been evacuated from the popular town of Tarifa as a wildfire blazed in view of the beaches.
—Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2025
James Parker, The Atlantic, 12 Sep. 2025
In part, James and Elizabeth Murdoch, who blazed their own separate trails in the media business, had concerns about Fox News and the close affiliation of the news network with the family.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 8 Sep. 2025
Either way, the young guns blazed through the trials.
—Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2025
Homicide detectives launched an investigation in Nevada's Black Rock Desert, after a festivalgoer reported finding the body as the festival's iconic giant effigy blazed at the site, authorities confirmed Sunday.
—Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
Had the sickness blazed new pathways and cast light on tangled old ones?
—Alexandra Schwartz, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2025
Larsen blazed another trail in 1979 by running for Hamilton County Municipal Court Judge.
—Jeff Suess, The Enquirer, 21 Aug. 2025
Maye found Henderson early in his developing wheel route down the left sideline, and the rookie running back blazed 50-plus yards through the Vikings’ defense for a score.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 13 Aug. 2025
In southern Spain, around 2,000 people, including tourists, have been evacuated from the popular town of Tarifa as a wildfire blazed in view of the beaches.
—Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2025
Verb
From up in the rafters, a single spotlight coldly blazed.
—James Parker, The Atlantic, 12 Sep. 2025
In part, James and Elizabeth Murdoch, who blazed their own separate trails in the media business, had concerns about Fox News and the close affiliation of the news network with the family.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 8 Sep. 2025
Either way, the young guns blazed through the trials.
—Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2025
Homicide detectives launched an investigation in Nevada's Black Rock Desert, after a festivalgoer reported finding the body as the festival's iconic giant effigy blazed at the site, authorities confirmed Sunday.
—Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
Had the sickness blazed new pathways and cast light on tangled old ones?
—Alexandra Schwartz, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2025
Larsen blazed another trail in 1979 by running for Hamilton County Municipal Court Judge.
—Jeff Suess, The Enquirer, 21 Aug. 2025
Maye found Henderson early in his developing wheel route down the left sideline, and the rookie running back blazed 50-plus yards through the Vikings’ defense for a score.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 13 Aug. 2025
In southern Spain, around 2,000 people, including tourists, have been evacuated from the popular town of Tarifa as a wildfire blazed in view of the beaches.
—Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2025
Adjective
From up in the rafters, a single spotlight coldly blazed.
—James Parker, The Atlantic, 12 Sep. 2025
In part, James and Elizabeth Murdoch, who blazed their own separate trails in the media business, had concerns about Fox News and the close affiliation of the news network with the family.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 8 Sep. 2025
Either way, the young guns blazed through the trials.
—Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2025
Homicide detectives launched an investigation in Nevada's Black Rock Desert, after a festivalgoer reported finding the body as the festival's iconic giant effigy blazed at the site, authorities confirmed Sunday.
—Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
Had the sickness blazed new pathways and cast light on tangled old ones?
—Alexandra Schwartz, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2025
Larsen blazed another trail in 1979 by running for Hamilton County Municipal Court Judge.
—Jeff Suess, The Enquirer, 21 Aug. 2025
Maye found Henderson early in his developing wheel route down the left sideline, and the rookie running back blazed 50-plus yards through the Vikings’ defense for a score.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 13 Aug. 2025
In southern Spain, around 2,000 people, including tourists, have been evacuated from the popular town of Tarifa as a wildfire blazed in view of the beaches.
—Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blazed
Adjective
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Chapterhouse formed in 1987 in Reading, England, and released two albums during their original run—including the heralded shoegaze classic Whirlpool—before breaking up in 1994.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
29 Sep. 2025
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Here’s your chance to add one of the King of Cool’s less heralded vehicles to your collection.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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To date, there are no reported cases of CWD infections in people.—
Jalen Williams,
Freep.com,
24 Sep. 2025
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The officers were there to arrest Ruth on multiple charges related to a reported stalking incident the day before.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
18 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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This closure follows the announced closure of Cincinnati's first unionized Starbucks in Downtown.—
Kaycee Sloan,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
26 Sep. 2025
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Check out the full announced lineup for Primavera Sound ’26 below.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
25 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The truth of conservatism lies elsewhere, in the unshakeable principles that the dispensable litany of professed ideals protects.—
Allan J. Lichtman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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Kirk, for his part, was a professed fan of the episode.—
Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Airlines must include mandatory taxes and fees in advertised prices.—
Christopher Elliott,
USA Today,
29 Sep. 2025
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Travel + Leisure spotted a variety of deals still available, including some below the advertised $44 promotion to prime fall foliage markets.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
24 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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Going Dutch, which is wholly owned by Fox Entertainment, is an outgrowth of Leary’s broadcast direct deal with the company.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
4 Sep. 2025
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Above all, broadcast hero stories internally; behavior follows narrative.—
Jim Stevenson,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
Adjective
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Last year, the county took in about 6,500 dogs, according to published data.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
8 Sep. 2025
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According to published rules for Energizer Park, political banners are prohibited, though no explicit mention is made of political clothing or accessories such as hats.—
Isabel van Brugen,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Aug. 2025
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“Blazed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blazed. Accessed 4 Oct. 2025.
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