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as in explosions
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 glows
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 announces
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 burns
to be on fire especially brightly
the house blazed for over three hours in the late-night fire
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as in flames
to shine with a bright harsh light
the spotlight blazed through my window
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as in races
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 blazes
Isabel Debre, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
From the trailhead, follow blue blazes on a short walk through a shady forest before crossing an open field underneath power lines then back into the trees again.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Feb. 2026
Xcel disputes that its equipment started one of the blazes.
—Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 27 Jan. 2026
The proximity of clotheslines, curtains, and building material to stovetops and kerosene lamps would, now and then, ignite blazes that swallowed entire homes, blocks, and families.
—Sean Williams, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
Since then, the ongoing blazes have forced officials to board up multiple two-story buildings at the soon-to-be demolished complex.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 23 Jan. 2026
Evidence suggests one of those blazes, the Eaton Fire, was started by faulty utility equipment.
—Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Security Minister Luis Cordero gave the tolls for 14 blazes burning for two days now in the Nuble and Biobio regions about 300 miles south of Santiago.
—CBS News, 18 Jan. 2026
Neighborhoods with the most fires also tend to have the highest number of vacants, which fire officials and housing advocates have long identified as a major risk factor for blazes.
—Todd Karpovich, Baltimore Sun, 16 Jan. 2026
Victoria Le, Oc Register, 14 Jan. 2026
In another, a knockout image featuring two children resting on their backs, sunlight blazes with an almost divisive intent, turning one child’s eyeglasses opaque with its glare while leaving his friend’s face in shadow.
—Dawn Chan, New Yorker, 6 Dec. 2025
Areas damaged by the devastating wildfires back in January have put fire-scarred hillsides from Eaton and Palisades blazes at risk of flooding and landslides.
—Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 14 Nov. 2025
Last year, dry fall weather in Southern California played a role in fueling major fires, like the Eaton and Palisades blazes, only weeks before the state’s typical period of atmospheric river storm events.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Oct. 2025
Venus blazes low in the east, followed by brilliant Jupiter and Saturn, while dimmer Uranus and Neptune linger in the background.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Noun
The blazes that tore through Chile’s Biobio and Ñuble regions in mid-January killed 23 people, destroyed over 1,000 houses and other structures and forced tens of thousands of people to flee their homes.
—Isabel Debre, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
From the trailhead, follow blue blazes on a short walk through a shady forest before crossing an open field underneath power lines then back into the trees again.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Feb. 2026
Xcel disputes that its equipment started one of the blazes.
—Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 27 Jan. 2026
The proximity of clotheslines, curtains, and building material to stovetops and kerosene lamps would, now and then, ignite blazes that swallowed entire homes, blocks, and families.
—Sean Williams, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
Since then, the ongoing blazes have forced officials to board up multiple two-story buildings at the soon-to-be demolished complex.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 23 Jan. 2026
Evidence suggests one of those blazes, the Eaton Fire, was started by faulty utility equipment.
—Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Security Minister Luis Cordero gave the tolls for 14 blazes burning for two days now in the Nuble and Biobio regions about 300 miles south of Santiago.
—CBS News, 18 Jan. 2026
Neighborhoods with the most fires also tend to have the highest number of vacants, which fire officials and housing advocates have long identified as a major risk factor for blazes.
—Todd Karpovich, Baltimore Sun, 16 Jan. 2026
Verb
The council in 2024 rejected a 498-unit apartment complex nearby in Deer Canyon over similar concerns related to evacuations and the area’s proneness to blazes.
—Victoria Le, Oc Register, 14 Jan. 2026
In another, a knockout image featuring two children resting on their backs, sunlight blazes with an almost divisive intent, turning one child’s eyeglasses opaque with its glare while leaving his friend’s face in shadow.
—Dawn Chan, New Yorker, 6 Dec. 2025
Areas damaged by the devastating wildfires back in January have put fire-scarred hillsides from Eaton and Palisades blazes at risk of flooding and landslides.
—Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 14 Nov. 2025
Last year, dry fall weather in Southern California played a role in fueling major fires, like the Eaton and Palisades blazes, only weeks before the state’s typical period of atmospheric river storm events.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Oct. 2025
Venus blazes low in the east, followed by brilliant Jupiter and Saturn, while dimmer Uranus and Neptune linger in the background.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blazes
Noun
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Ukrainian officials said powerful explosions and secondary detonations were recorded at the site, while the extent of damage was still being assessed.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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But these explosions do not trigger a nuclear chain reaction.—
Geoff Brumfiel,
NPR,
11 Feb. 2026
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Inside, a long mahogany counter glows beneath warm gold walls, where bartenders move with precision through a selection of classics and inventive cocktails built on bold spirits and house infusions.—
Melinda Sheckells,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Feb. 2026
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Auroras during minor storms often appear as faint glows or subtle movement before intensifying.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
29 Jan. 2026
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The storms that pummeled Southern California this week brought dramatic wind gusts, bursts of rain and lightning that set trees on fire, not to mention heavy snow.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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Curlers need an intense training regimen, dedicated to sustaining them through short bursts of cardiovascular exercise (sweeping) and keeping their legs flexible and strong to support the deep lunge position adopted when hurling the stone.—
Julia Frankel,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Feb. 2026
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Since it was released at the end of 2023, the hulking, angular vehicle has been subject to jokes about its appearance and glares from people who disagree with CEO Elon Musk’s politics.—
Andrea Guzmán,
Austin American Statesman,
14 Jan. 2026
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Saab recommends combining overhead lighting with wall sconces and table lamps to lend more flexibility while also avoiding harsh glares.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
31 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Serpell observes that even Pecola thrills to eruptions of beauty on a familiar rundown street that otherwise go unseen.—
Judith Shulevitz,
The Atlantic,
17 Feb. 2026
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Black carbon has increased in recent decades with more ship traffic in the Arctic, and nearby Iceland has periodic volcanic eruptions.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Riders are asked to wear a helmet, have bike lights, call out cars to fellow riders, stay in one lane and obey the rules of the road.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
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When his playing days ended, the bright lights of Los Angeles came calling, and the rest is history.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
17 Feb. 2026
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Last year, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy launched an air travel civility campaign, noting that the FAA had seen a 400% increase of in-flight outbursts since 2019 and 13,800 unruly passenger incidents since 2021.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 Feb. 2026
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With 2026 aligning with the roughly 80-year rhythm of past outbursts, however, astronomers have shifted some attention to late June.—
Michael d'Estries,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Feb. 2026
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Your 4th House of Traditions gleams under today’s Full Moon, so private needs are potentially straining against public duties.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
3 Jan. 2026
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His new wife, Nina (Brittany Snow), an art dealer who is also Madison’s former assistant, gleams with insecurity.—
Doreen St. Félix,
New Yorker,
6 Dec. 2025
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“Blazes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blazes. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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