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1
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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2
as in lighted
to set (something) on fire
it is not a good idea to try to burn old papers in the sink
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3
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 flared
to shine with a bright harsh light
the bright streetlight outside our motel room burned all night long
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as in caught
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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or burnt
as in scorched
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Recent Examples of burned
Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2025
Chris Spargo, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2025
Currently, there is no information on how much land has been burned or the size of the crew executing the prescribed fire.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 30 Oct. 2025
The fires claimed 102 lives, displaced over 13,000 others and burned more than 3,000 homes, destroying centuries of cultural history and devastating the economy of an entire region, with losses estimated at nearly $13 billion.
—Josh Green, Time, 30 Oct. 2025
Though Geralt’s hansa succeeds in besting the priest’s deliberately unfair trial — with Regis demonstrating the (unexplained) power to hold a red-hot horseshoe without being burned — the whole thing turns out to be a farce.
—Scott Meslow, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2025
The town had burned to the ground, and most of the Spanish settlers were dead, either of disease or in violent disputes about gold with indigenous peoples.
—Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2025
As England swung between Catholicism and Protestantism during the reigns of Henry's daughters Mary I and Elizabeth I, hundreds of Catholics and Protestants were executed for their faith, often burned at the stake.
—Joshua McElwee, USA Today, 23 Oct. 2025
The Capitol and White House in Washington, DC were burned to the ground in the war.
—William Lambers, Hartford Courant, 24 Dec. 2024
Advocates want burned playground under bridge to become skatepark.
—Sydney Franklin, The Enquirer, 24 Dec. 2024
Verb
Yeager said none of the non-burned areas of the facility have been turned on again.
—Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2025
Adjective
Those videos included some featuring baby and adolescent monkeys whose genitalia were burned and cut off.
—Chris Spargo, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2025
Currently, there is no information on how much land has been burned or the size of the crew executing the prescribed fire.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 30 Oct. 2025
The fires claimed 102 lives, displaced over 13,000 others and burned more than 3,000 homes, destroying centuries of cultural history and devastating the economy of an entire region, with losses estimated at nearly $13 billion.
—Josh Green, Time, 30 Oct. 2025
Though Geralt’s hansa succeeds in besting the priest’s deliberately unfair trial — with Regis demonstrating the (unexplained) power to hold a red-hot horseshoe without being burned — the whole thing turns out to be a farce.
—Scott Meslow, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2025
The town had burned to the ground, and most of the Spanish settlers were dead, either of disease or in violent disputes about gold with indigenous peoples.
—Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2025
As England swung between Catholicism and Protestantism during the reigns of Henry's daughters Mary I and Elizabeth I, hundreds of Catholics and Protestants were executed for their faith, often burned at the stake.
—Joshua McElwee, USA Today, 23 Oct. 2025
The Capitol and White House in Washington, DC were burned to the ground in the war.
—William Lambers, Hartford Courant, 24 Dec. 2024
Advocates want burned playground under bridge to become skatepark.
—Sydney Franklin, The Enquirer, 24 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for burned
Verb
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Even from a boat, the gleaming white of bleached and dead corals glowed from beneath the surface.—
Alex Harris,
Miami Herald,
24 Oct. 2025
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Gabrielle Union glowed with glossy lips and sky-high lashes, and Viola Davis added a playful edge with a pop of blue eyeliner.—
Larry Stansbury,
Essence,
21 Oct. 2025
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Enjoy it raw or lightly steamed with olive oil, salt, and pepper for the most nutrients and best flavor.—
Carrie Madormo,
Verywell Health,
27 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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Tensions have flared again in recent weeks over Washington’s expansion of export controls and China’s tightening of rare earth export curbs.—
Jhasua Razo,
CNN Money,
29 Oct. 2025
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Sanders was inactive for Sunday’s game with a back injury that reportedly flared up on Saturday.—
Michael Gallagher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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In his recent appearance on Apple TV's The Reluctant Traveler, Eugene Levy meets the Prince of Wales, 43, on the grounds of Windsor Castle — and the actor is immediately caught off guard by the royal’s mode of transportation.—
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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People who caught the flu were up to six times more likely to have a heart attack in the month after the infection, and those who had Covid-19 had nearly twice the risk of developing heart disease or stroke compared with people who hadn’t been infected.—
Asuka Koda,
CNN Money,
29 Oct. 2025
Verb
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For weeks, the community of Westminster, Colorado, had been consumed by the disappearance of 10-year-old Jessica Ridgeway, who had vanished earlier that month while walking to school.—
Dakin Andone,
CNN Money,
26 Oct. 2025
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Nonetheless, some 120,000 Mint Juleps are consumed across two sunny days at Churchill Downs during the Kentucky Derby, proving that some cocktails can become refreshing daytime summer sippers just by sheer force of will, and a little crushed ice.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
25 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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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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But in a twist, at the end of the first episode, Luke flamed up and flew into the sky, committing suicide by using his powers and exploding.—
Olivia Singh,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Former All-Pro Dallas corner Trevon Diggs’ play has fallen off a cliff this season, and the Cowboys have gotten torched for a league-leading 10 touchdowns on throws of 20-plus yards.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
24 Oct. 2025
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When the Dragon Bravo Fire torched the Grand Canyon’s North Rim in mid-July while the White Sage Fire spread further north, politicians immediately jumped to assign blame.—
Joan Meiners,
AZCentral.com,
20 Oct. 2025
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“Burned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/burned. Accessed 2 Nov. 2025.
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