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or burnt
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as in glowed
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 torched
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 steamed
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 glared
to shine with a bright harsh light
the bright streetlight outside our motel room burned all night long
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as in deceived
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 consumed
to make complete use of
heedlessly burning the country's resources without any concern for future generations
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Recent Examples of burned
Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 15 Nov. 2025
Yeager said none of the non-burned areas of the facility have been turned on again.
—Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2025
Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 6 Mar. 2026
Dessert highlights include Basque burnt cheesecake with warm sherry caramel or espresso flan.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 6 Mar. 2026
Residents have puzzled over why so much of their town was burned.
—Senior Editor, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Year-to-date, the nation has recorded 7,895 fires and 385,991 acres burned, well above the 10-year average to date of 4,323 fires and 91,529 acres, according to the National Interagency Fire Center.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 5 Mar. 2026
Wall Street is starting to gain confidence, but these analysts have been burned a hundred times by this company.
—Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 5 Mar. 2026
His car was later found burned at a nearby apartment complex.
—Theresa Clift, Sacbee.com, 4 Mar. 2026
Rinderknecht was arrested last October for starting the Lachman Fire, which initially burned about eight acres.
—Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 4 Mar. 2026
It can be burnt, much like a fossil fuel, but produces only water as a byproduct, offering a carbon-free solution for energy-intensive applications.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 27 Feb. 2026
Adjective
Designed to function like an ice resurfacer, BurnBot lays down pre-burned paths that define the boundaries of burn areas.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 15 Nov. 2025
Yeager said none of the non-burned areas of the facility have been turned on again.
—Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2025
Verb
Some discussions may get a little heated, but sticking to the facts should cool them off before anyone gets burned.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 6 Mar. 2026
Dessert highlights include Basque burnt cheesecake with warm sherry caramel or espresso flan.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 6 Mar. 2026
Residents have puzzled over why so much of their town was burned.
—Senior Editor, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Year-to-date, the nation has recorded 7,895 fires and 385,991 acres burned, well above the 10-year average to date of 4,323 fires and 91,529 acres, according to the National Interagency Fire Center.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 5 Mar. 2026
Wall Street is starting to gain confidence, but these analysts have been burned a hundred times by this company.
—Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 5 Mar. 2026
His car was later found burned at a nearby apartment complex.
—Theresa Clift, Sacbee.com, 4 Mar. 2026
Rinderknecht was arrested last October for starting the Lachman Fire, which initially burned about eight acres.
—Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 4 Mar. 2026
It can be burnt, much like a fossil fuel, but produces only water as a byproduct, offering a carbon-free solution for energy-intensive applications.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 27 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for burned
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An ecru denim jacket and jeans with scorched and frayed hems emphasized the dystopian theme.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
13 Aug. 2025
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Just days after the Hudson wildfire, Hoffman noticed little sprouts of green coming up from the scorched soil; the ecosystem had already begun replenishing.—
Bianca Moreno-Paz,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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Sludge subjected to a fire burning at 1,550 degrees Fahrenheit glowed bright orange.—
Alex Kuffner,
The Providence Journal,
3 Mar. 2026
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What if the warm beacon of home glowed with the patriotic colors of a mid-tier gas station logo?—
Sadie Sartini Garner,
Pitchfork,
2 Mar. 2026
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Her daughter’s car was among those torched, leaving her without a way of getting to work.—
Senior Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Gilgeous-Alexander finished with 26 points and 8 assists, and Holmgren torched the Knicks for 28 points on 6-of-11 shooting from three-point range.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
5 Mar. 2026
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The dish is topped with a final wonton layer and a bit of chicken broth or water, then steamed in a steamer for about 25 minutes.—
Joseph Erbentraut,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Mar. 2026
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Green Tea Green tea is made from fresh tea leaves that are steamed at high temperatures, which helps preserve their high polyphenol content.—
Amy Brownstein,
Verywell Health,
4 Mar. 2026
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From the front passenger seat, Orlando businessman Jimmy Hewitt turned around and glared at Williams.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 Mar. 2026
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Jokić glared at Williams before the two were eventually separated.—
Mike Prada,
New York Times,
28 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Women who could be trampled by men, conned, deceived.—
Shafiq Najib,
ABC News,
3 Mar. 2026
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In addition, the complaint alleges that Walmart deceived customers by falsely claiming that 100% of customer tips would go to drivers.—
Marley Malenfant,
Austin American Statesman,
27 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Dilara, the protagonist of this début novel, is consumed by the absence of a stable home in her life.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
2 Mar. 2026
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The program will also spotlight emerging media, from micro-dramas and social-first content to XR, immersive experiences and other innovative storytelling formats, and examine how today’s digital landscape is affecting how content is being created, distributed and consumed across Africa.—
Christopher Vourlias,
Variety,
2 Mar. 2026
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With plenty of black cherry, caramel, and singed vanilla, this is immediately appealing as soon as it’s poured.—
Brian Freedman,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Lu says his brother performed bold chemistry experiments that sometimes ended with singed eyebrows or small explosions.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
12 June 2025
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“Burned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/burned. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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