BLAZES Synonyms: 278 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

plural of blaze

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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blazes

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verb (1)

present tense third-person singular of blaze

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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blazes

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verb (2)

present tense third-person singular of blaze

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

Noun

In 2019, when the FDNY first started tracking these fires, only 13 blazes were attributed to the batteries. — Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 6 Nov. 2026 And the office is continuing to deal with fallout from last year’s devastating blazes in Los Angeles County. — Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 4 Nov. 2026 With constant blazes, shrubs cannot replenish their seed banks fast enough and, eventually, there are few seeds left for the plants to grow from after fire. — Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026 Kent said embers from burning homes can ignite nearby properties, allowing fires to spread from one structure to another and potentially contribute to larger, more destructive blazes. — Steve Large, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026 Although this region regularly sees wildfires, the blazes this fall have been more intense and dangerous than usual. — Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Oct. 2026 Land managers are already using fire-scar data to decide when to ignite blazes on purpose. — M. R. O’Connor, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026 Smoke billowed over parts of downtown Durban as firefighters battled blazes. — ABC News, 8 Oct. 2026 The blazes destroyed more than 16,250 homes and commercial buildings. — Evan Bush, NBC news, 2 Oct. 2026

Verb

Continue reading … JONATHAN TURLEY — Justice Alito blazes the ethical path the Supreme Court should take. — FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2026 As the flames approached the community in July, the majority of the village’s 3,500 residents were forced to flee their homes, as hundreds of firefighters were deployed to tackle blazes more violent and unpredictable than in previous years. — Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026 Calmer winds and cooler temperatures assisted fire crews in their battle against the Spokane blazes Monday, but temperature are anticipated to climb back into the 90s by Wednesday and continue to push firefighters to their limits. — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 4 Aug. 2026 As such, the trio hired Fede Alvarez to direct 2013’s Evil Dead, Lee Cronin to helm Evil Dead Rise in 2023 and Sébastien Vaniček to direct Evil Dead Burn, which blazes its way into theaters this weekend. — Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026 Fewer, but more ‘devastating’ blazes That the world suffered fewer acres torched by wildfires in 2025 likely comes as little relief to the countries and cities that battled the infernos last year. — Tristan Bove, Fortune, 1 June 2026 That’s the two-seamer that kind of blazes a trail in. — Jayson Stark, New York Times, 29 May 2026 Officials are spreading the word in the wake of deadly fires within the last month that killed five people in Manhattan and the Bronx, blazes that could have been more easily contained if doors were used to help snuff out the flames. — Leonard Greene, New York Daily News, 8 May 2026 Studies have shown that rising temperatures due to climate change are fueling longer wildfire seasons, and making blazes both more frequent and more destructive. — Kathryn Prociv, NBC news, 23 Apr. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for blazes

Noun

Periods of paralyzing coldness are punctured by moments of passionate intensity; abject declarations of love and remorse follow savage explosions; then come the coercion, denials, gaslighting, and escalations.

— Jamie Hood, New Yorker, 11 Nov. 2026
This is a process that scientists are keen to understand, as these explosions fling the heavy elements forged during the stars' lifetimes into surrounding galaxies.

— Robert Lea, Space.com, 11 Nov. 2026

Definition of explosions

Noun

Two small slots on each of those sides are there to hold available tritium vials so that the Apex V2 glows, making it (and the release buttons) easier to find in the dark.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 22 Oct. 2026
Every nightfall is different — different seasonal colors, angels, weather, celestial glows, grasses and shadows.

— Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of glows

Verb

Moments after being introduced, Kino announces to her boyfriend that her father is dead.

— James Marsh, Variety, 3 Nov. 2026
The king announces that whoever can lift and string a sacred bow belonging to the Hindu deity Shiva may marry his daughter, Sita.

— Tamanna Nangia, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Oct. 2026

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This heater burns propane at nearly 100% efficiency and can heat spaces up to 225 square feet.

— BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 6 Nov. 2026
Like Blue Origin's other booster engine, the BE-4, Northstar burns liquid oxygen and liquid methane propellant, a combination known as methalox.

— Mike Wall, Space.com, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of burns

Verb

The look was elevated by Le Silla’s recognizable stiletto heel shape which flares ever so slightly.

— Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 27 Sep. 2026
The front pleats add a flattering touch to the leg-elongating wide-leg style, which slightly flares from the knee to the ankle.

— Melony Forcier, InStyle, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of flares

Noun

Powerful storms, intense winds, Arctic air, and even bursts of warmth all play a role in creating the complex weather pattern the region experiences.

— Ahmad Bajjey, CBS News, 10 Nov. 2026
Like most things in life, the key to being a better reader is likely small, regular doses, rather than sudden intense bursts pegged to major news events.

— Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of bursts

Noun

As Nazareth’s pep band rang in the victory, parents offered the Celtics words of comfort, pausing only to cast glares in the direction of administrators.

— Lila Hempel-Edgers, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026
Astronomers have spotted four dead star white dwarf stars playing a game of cosmic hide-and-seek, all four of which were hiding in the glares of red dwarf companion stars.

— Robert Lea, Space.com, 14 July 2026