blazes (up)

present tense third-person singular of blaze (up)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for blazes (up)
Verb
  • During the closing Neilah service after night has fallen, the practice concludes with the cries of the Shema prayer before the congregation erupts into song and dance.
    Krys'tal Griffin, Freep.com, 2 Oct. 2025
  • When the volcano erupts, Mario and Dani have to navigate its danger and their sentiments for each other.
    John Hopewell, Variety, 30 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The post also included a video showing aerial footage of a fast-moving boat at sea that suddenly explodes.
    Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2025
  • When Whitney accuses her of lying to cover up her misdoings, everything explodes.
    Tom Smyth, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • At times, yes, when a football match breaks out between all of those stoppages.
    Oliver Kay, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
  • Continue reading … POLITICS SENATE SHOWDOWN – Yelling match breaks out in Senate hearing with former Biden official over ‘two spirit’ safe spaces.
    , FOXNews.com, 1 Oct. 2025
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“Blazes (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blazes%20%28up%29. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.

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