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as in to glow
to be on fire especially brightly
all evening long we just sat there, contentedly watching the Yule log burn
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as in to scorch
to set (something) on fire
it is not a good idea to try to burn old papers in the sink
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as in to steam
to be excited or emotionally stirred up with anger
he came home burning with anger because of a reprimand at work
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as in to flame
to shine with a bright harsh light
the bright streetlight outside our motel room burned all night long
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as in to deceive
to cause to believe what is untrue
he's been burned before, so he's careful to double-check such claims now
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as in to consume
to make complete use of
heedlessly burning the country's resources without any concern for future generations
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as in brook
a natural body of running water smaller than a river
the walkers forded the shallow burn and then came upon a field of gorse
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Recent Examples of burn
Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 11 Oct. 2025
After Young hit rookie tight end Mitchell Evans for a 4-yard TD and the Dolphins went three-and-out, Dowdle was back on the field for two carries that forced Miami to burn its first two timeouts.
—Joseph Person, New York Times, 6 Oct. 2025
Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 10 Oct. 2025
There have been reports of 11 incidents connected to the product so far, including eight severe burns.
—Jenna Anderson, Health, 10 Oct. 2025
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Verb
Based on calculations from the US Environmental Protection Agency’s Greenhouse Gas Equivalencies Calculator, the solar installation is expected to reduce greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to burning 621,480 gallons of gasoline each year.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 11 Oct. 2025
After Young hit rookie tight end Mitchell Evans for a 4-yard TD and the Dolphins went three-and-out, Dowdle was back on the field for two carries that forced Miami to burn its first two timeouts.
—Joseph Person, New York Times, 6 Oct. 2025
Noun
The grip has a burn guard to keep your fingers safe from the hot surface.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 10 Oct. 2025
There have been reports of 11 incidents connected to the product so far, including eight severe burns.
—Jenna Anderson, Health, 10 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for burn
Verb
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Known for its glowing marquee and classic signage, the community theater hosts productions year-round, and in October 2025, the lineup includes a whimsical staging of Wizard Of Oz.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
11 Oct. 2025
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Each charm is made-to-order and features Prescription Kiss’ signature, glowing opalescent eyes.—
Noor Lobad,
Footwear News,
11 Oct. 2025
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On a late summer morning in the Pacific Palisades, dozens of hummingbirds rise from the ashes of Spencer Pratt‘s scorched hillside property, where his 2,200-square-foot, three-bedroom home once perched.—
Gary Baum,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Oct. 2025
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Prolonged exposure or the uneven heating of the microwave can also cause the wax to scorch or smoke, creating a potential fire hazard.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
15 Oct. 2025
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News Round-Up The USA’s Under-20s steamed into the quarter-finals of the World Cup in Chile yesterday, wiping the floor with Italy.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
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Its most famous dish is its roasted pork bun ($3), which is enjoyed best while steaming hot.—
Rachel Chang,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Oct. 2025
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Meanwhile, the movie's kinetic animation and Ichabod's rubbery physicality playfully contrast with the truly frightening Horseman and his flaming pumpkin.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Oct. 2025
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Spotify also shared a graphic of the same design on Instagram, captioning it simply with a key emoji and flaming heart.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
29 Sep. 2025
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In the decades that followed, Freeman, who died in 2025, assembled a vast array of literary fakes, collecting books whose content is deceiving in nature.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
13 Oct. 2025
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Experts have warned that such videos may go viral and deceive voters, potentially increasing voter distrust in the media and political system more generally.—
James Bickerton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
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This is a record of warmth and passion, one that hangs on the conviction that nobody has ever felt so consumed by the dizzy, wild and blissed-out rush of infatuation.—
Sophie Williams,
Billboard,
10 Oct. 2025
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The advice in the 2025 scientific reports hasn't changed much from previous years, and includes an emphasis on consuming fruits and vegetables, lean meats and whole grains.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
10 Oct. 2025
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Michelle turned back, but the other two children went walking along a trail near what is now I-395 and came across a brook.—
Grace Zokovitch,
Boston Herald,
1 Oct. 2025
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The property, which features lush greenery and old-growth trees set among babbling brooks and water features, is open to the public, and the gardens have served as a popular spot for weddings over the decades in addition to an annual Mother’s Day tea that Weston said attracts hundreds each year.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Sep. 2025
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Pickens caught a pass around the 26-yard line and blazed past cornerback Mike Jackson on an awkward angle for the score.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Oct. 2025
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The arrangement essentially blazed a path to a streaming future that had yet to unfold via Netflix, which at the time of the Apple deal was still entirely focused on shipping movie DVDs by mail.—
Andrew Wallenstein,
Variety,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Burn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/burn. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
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