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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
Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 4 Sep. 2025
While wildfire season in Arizona used to arrive in spring and reliably end by the monsoon, fire seasons have turned into fire years as the blazes become more erratic and frequent.
—John Leos, AZCentral.com, 3 Sep. 2025
More blazes pop up in the Central Valley Farther south, the same storm system sparked additional fires before reaching the capital region.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The largest of the blazes, designated the 6-5 Fire, was 6,838 acres by Wednesday afternoon.
—Center Square, The Washington Examiner, 3 Sep. 2025
Dozens of blazes ignited from the storms.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
The causes for the blazes remained under investigation, according to Cal Fire.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
The resultant pollution from the Canadian blazes spread across Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana and Ohio and even reached as far as Pennsylvania, Oklahoma and Mississippi, according to the report.
—Sharon Udasin, The Hill, 28 Aug. 2025
Fires How recent wildfires have primed Malibu and the Santa Monica Mountains for more frequent blazes.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 15 Dec. 2024
Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Aug. 2025
Noun
The blazes are part of what Cal Fire has named the TCU Lightning Complex Fire.
—Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 4 Sep. 2025
While wildfire season in Arizona used to arrive in spring and reliably end by the monsoon, fire seasons have turned into fire years as the blazes become more erratic and frequent.
—John Leos, AZCentral.com, 3 Sep. 2025
More blazes pop up in the Central Valley Farther south, the same storm system sparked additional fires before reaching the capital region.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The largest of the blazes, designated the 6-5 Fire, was 6,838 acres by Wednesday afternoon.
—Center Square, The Washington Examiner, 3 Sep. 2025
Dozens of blazes ignited from the storms.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
The causes for the blazes remained under investigation, according to Cal Fire.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
The resultant pollution from the Canadian blazes spread across Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana and Ohio and even reached as far as Pennsylvania, Oklahoma and Mississippi, according to the report.
—Sharon Udasin, The Hill, 28 Aug. 2025
Fires How recent wildfires have primed Malibu and the Santa Monica Mountains for more frequent blazes.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 15 Dec. 2024
Verb
The northern line of the Patton Meadow Fire blazes over a ridgeline on August 16, 2021, near Lakeview, Oregon.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blazes
Noun
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The incident prompted road closures and emergency procedures, but no injuries or explosions were reported.—
Stacey Barchenger,
AZCentral.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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Lava flows and explosions were observed.—
Shane Croucher
John Feng,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Aug. 2025
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Athens, Greece Athens glows beneath Mediterranean light, where marble ruins rise from its timeworn hillsides—from the world-famous Parthenon to the Temple of Hephaestus.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Some days my skin glows, and on others stress, and life’s ebbs and flows, bring breakouts, sun spots, dryness, and uneven texture.—
Micaela English,
Flow Space,
27 Aug. 2025
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The palate bursts with rich, agave-forward flavors, revealing curious floral nuances of geranium and sweet spices.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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The bursts packed a punch, uprooting even mature trees in the Carmichael area, and disrupting power to thousands of Sacramento Municipal Utility District customers.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Based on Alice Oseman's popular webcomic turned graphic novels, Heartstopper is loaded with longing glares, timid greetings, delicate touches, and all the definitive hallmarks of young love as two classmates fall for each other at Truham Grammar School for Boys.—
James Mercadante,
EW.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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The second season promises eight episodes of more deadpan humor, soulless glares from Jenna Ortega as the titular character and even a Lady Gaga cameo, as Wednesday takes on another eerie supernatural mystery at Nevermore Academy.—
Grace Tucker,
The Enquirer,
8 Aug. 2025
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The researchers see applications in monitoring sandstorms, volcanic eruptions, and other airborne hazards.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Sep. 2025
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Ancient eruptions have formed dark layers of lava rock interbedded with pumice and pyroclastic flow deposits.—
David Bressan,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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With piercing rumbles, flickering gleams and heaps of fan interaction, Cain's concert felt more like an interactive theatrical experience.—
Audrey Gibbs,
Nashville Tennessean,
3 Sep. 2025
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To the west, Puerto Banús gleams with superyachts and designer boutiques—just minutes away by car or bike.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
Noun
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But when his streams became more reactionary, filled with outbursts, expletives, and certified crashouts over losing levels, subscribers flocked in.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
5 Sep. 2025
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This student’s outbursts had been an ongoing issue for three years, and Elliot quickly realized that few teachers had received the necessary restraint training to handle this student.—
IndyStar,
IndyStar,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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If caught in dense blowing dust, pull off the road, turn off your lights and keep your foot off the brake.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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Pair the duo with fairy lights, a thin linen runner, and more faux foliage to create a stunning seasonal scene.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Blazes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blazes. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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