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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
Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 8 Mar. 2026
Firefighters are working around the clock to stop the blazes, some traveling from other states and even countries to help.
—Literary Hub, 5 Mar. 2026
The response to the latest round of wildfires comes after state officials faced scrutiny in responding to a series of devastating blazes in March 2025.
—Alex Gladden, Oklahoman, 25 Feb. 2026
Drought conditions also impact wildfire conditions, as dry vegetation can become prime fuel to feed fast-moving blazes.
—Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 25 Feb. 2026
In Oklahoma's Panhandle, fires have scorched nearly 300,000 acres, while blazes in the Texas Panhandle have burned just under 20,000 acres.
—Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 19 Feb. 2026
Heavy smoke from one of the blazes caused a multi-vehicle crash on Highway 54 near Tyrone, according to Guymon Fire Department Chief Grant Wadley, who is overseeing the response to these fires.
—Amanda Musa, CNN Money, 18 Feb. 2026
Follow blazes on a one-mile hiking trail that winds through wetland hardwoods and hydric hammock with scenic viewpoints for stopping along the river.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Feb. 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
Joe Rao, Space.com, 2 Mar. 2026
Jesse steps up on the mound and blazes the ball past him.
—Gail Sheehy, Vanity Fair, 20 Feb. 2026
But Peter Jackson’s team in New Zealand gave it the Get Back treatment, restoring the footage to life, as Elvis blazes onstage in 1969.
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 19 Feb. 2026
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
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
One of the blazes was at a three-story home in the 8500 block of West Oak Court in the Hollywood Hills.
—Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 8 Mar. 2026
Firefighters are working around the clock to stop the blazes, some traveling from other states and even countries to help.
—Literary Hub, 5 Mar. 2026
The response to the latest round of wildfires comes after state officials faced scrutiny in responding to a series of devastating blazes in March 2025.
—Alex Gladden, Oklahoman, 25 Feb. 2026
Drought conditions also impact wildfire conditions, as dry vegetation can become prime fuel to feed fast-moving blazes.
—Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 25 Feb. 2026
In Oklahoma's Panhandle, fires have scorched nearly 300,000 acres, while blazes in the Texas Panhandle have burned just under 20,000 acres.
—Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 19 Feb. 2026
Heavy smoke from one of the blazes caused a multi-vehicle crash on Highway 54 near Tyrone, according to Guymon Fire Department Chief Grant Wadley, who is overseeing the response to these fires.
—Amanda Musa, CNN Money, 18 Feb. 2026
Follow blazes on a one-mile hiking trail that winds through wetland hardwoods and hydric hammock with scenic viewpoints for stopping along the river.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Feb. 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
Verb
Low toward the west blazes Venus, which serves as a convenient celestial landmark to make a sighting of Mercury, which will be hovering not far from it.
—Joe Rao, Space.com, 2 Mar. 2026
Jesse steps up on the mound and blazes the ball past him.
—Gail Sheehy, Vanity Fair, 20 Feb. 2026
But Peter Jackson’s team in New Zealand gave it the Get Back treatment, restoring the footage to life, as Elvis blazes onstage in 1969.
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 19 Feb. 2026
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
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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Multiple explosions were heard in Tehran, with blasts lighting up the sky and turning it orange, according to reports from the Iranian capital.—
Mirna Alsharif,
NBC news,
7 Mar. 2026
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Grainy black-and-white videos show explosions destroying Iran’s ships, missiles and missile launchers.—
Susan Shelley,
Oc Register,
7 Mar. 2026
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These glows lasted up to three seconds, often moving from leaf to leaf.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
25 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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For a company built around celebration — Fourth of July backyard shows, wedding sendoffs and bursts of color in the sky — the routine has become an uneasy one.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
12 Mar. 2026
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Another displacement or weakening of the polar vortex is underway, which can allow bursts of Arctic air to spill into the Midwest and Northeast at times, according to AccuWeather lead long-range meteorologist Paul Pastelok.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
12 Mar. 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
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Researchers isolated phenomena including the El Niño weather phase, volcanic eruptions and solar irradiance.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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These include El Niño, volcanic eruptions and the solar cycle, which influence temperatures in the short term, masking long-term changes.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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While the main areas can be dramatic and flashy with the disco balls, string lights, and bold colors, the rooms are light and serene—the perfect places to unwind and fall blissfully asleep.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Mar. 2026
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That doesn’t mean there’s a danger the lights will go out, Pereira said.—
Judith Kohler,
Denver Post,
10 Mar. 2026
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But recent outbursts of dissent in some regions including Tibet and Xinjiang prompted Beijing to crack down.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
12 Mar. 2026
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And a big departure from 2025 when the Rangers managed eight first-inning outbursts of at least three runs on the way to ranking 22nd in runs for the season and 26th in OPS.—
Evan Grant,
Dallas Morning News,
11 Mar. 2026
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At last, a few gleams of paving stone showed through the murk in the lane below.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 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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