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verb (1)

present participle of blaze

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verb (2)

present participle of blaze
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Recent Examples of blazing
Adjective
The sweltering heat at SeatGeek Stadium in Bridgeview, Illinois, just outside Chicago, set the tone for Thug’s blazing spectacle, his first show since his 2022 arrest. Mark P. Braboy, Rolling Stone, 23 June 2025 Thousands of fans, decked out in red, navy, and gold, lined the streets to cheer on their champions under the blazing Florida sun. Al Diaz, Miami Herald, 22 June 2025
Verb
That said, Audra McDonald is a force of nature as the fiercely protective Mama Rose, in a blazing revival that breathes new life into the classic showbiz musical. Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024 That said, Audra McDonald is a force of nature as the fiercely protective Mama Rose, in a blazing revival that breathes new life into the classic showbiz musical. Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for blazing
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blazing
Adjective
  • Tom Cruise has been awarded the Guinness World Record for most burning parachute jumps by an individual, netting a whopping 16 flaming jumps while filming Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning.
    Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 5 June 2025
  • The action star, 62, now has a Guinness World Records title for most burning parachute jumps by an individual, the organization announced Thursday, June 5.
    Jack Smart, People.com, 5 June 2025
Adjective
  • Here, guests and stylish locals alike graze on warm flatbreads, stacked club sandwiches, silky smoked salmon & cream cheese bagels, and sharing Seafood and Charcuterie boards—brimming with serrano ham, pillowy focaccia, smoked mackerel, and plump Atlantic prawns. Prefer a slower pace?
    Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
  • Albeit simple, the guesthouse offers a hearty breakfast within a whimsical breakfast room featuring ample gluten-free options and warm staff eager to offer up tips and local recommendations to make the most of your stay.
    Monica Mendal, Vogue, 1 July 2025
Adjective
  • Among the disturbing scenes from the recent Los Angeles protests, which erupted over federal immigration raids, are those in which protestors stood around the flaming Waymos.
    Deni Ellis Béchard, Scientific American, 9 June 2025
  • Somewhat surprisingly, flaming saganaki is now also catching on in Greece, especially in tourist-heavy restaurants, such as the Athens Yacht Club.
    David Hammond, Chicago Tribune, 9 June 2025
Adjective
  • The greatest scientists of any age have always been those most passionate about their field — most drawn to the transcendence reflected in their studies — those whose lives were as great as their work.
    Linda McMahon, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 July 2025
  • And although the show was fairly undersold, the band's passionate fanbase was rewarded with a great spectacle of a show.
    Cal Roach, jsonline.com, 5 July 2025
Adjective
  • This year, the rumors swirl, a constant, low hum: Outer Heaven and Cuatro Gato, two more flickering lights, are expected to fade.
    Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
  • But there’s more flickering contrast in Narayan van Maele’s lensing, which alternates dun realism with occasionally hyperreal lighting and composition, particularly when the pagan promise of fire is in the frame.
    Guy Lodge, Variety, 25 Mar. 2022
Adjective
  • Pearl, who is Jewish, has expressed his fervent support for Israel in the face of rising antisemitism in the U.S. since the Oct. 7 terror attacks in Israel.
    Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 11 July 2025
  • No matter the fervent focus on Asian cuisine, Aramara is in Mexico after all, so the interplay with local ingredients and flavors does not completely fall to the wayside.
    Kristin L. Wolfe, Forbes.com, 24 May 2025
Adjective
  • Early Friday morning, intense rain caused flash flooding across Texas Hill Country.
    Rebecca Angel Baer, Southern Living, 6 July 2025
  • There were several safety cars during the race, along with changing conditions with periods of intense rain followed by a drying track.
    Nelson Espinal, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 July 2025
Adjective
  • Trump, though, gave Duffy a glowing vote of confidence when announcing his new appointment.
    Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 11 July 2025
  • The moon after dark, large and low, brilliant as a star, its light reflecting in our eyes, turning our pupils silver, bright and glowing.
    Ekow Eshun July 11, Literary Hub, 11 July 2025

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