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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
Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2025
Kim Aris, Time, 7 Nov. 2025
An employee dove between two metal bales that surround the facility to quickly carry a customer who had been burned to safety.
—Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
She had been burned over forty percent of her body.
—Literary Hub, 6 Nov. 2025
Currently, there is no information available regarding the size of area burned or the crew executing the prescribed fire.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 5 Nov. 2025
Two had homes that burned to the ground.
—ABC News, 5 Nov. 2025
At extermination camps, the Nazis burned the remains of Jewish victims in crematoria to hide evidence of genocide.
—Jesse Kirsch, NBC news, 4 Nov. 2025
According to forensic anthropologist Leslie Eisenberg's testimony at Avery's trial, Halbach's body was burned to the point that no complete bones remained, per the Journal Sentinel.
—Nicole Briese, PEOPLE, 31 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
Adjective
Yeager said none of the non-burned areas of the facility have been turned on again.
—Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2025
Verb
Villages have been burned, civilians executed, and children targeted.
—Kim Aris, Time, 7 Nov. 2025
An employee dove between two metal bales that surround the facility to quickly carry a customer who had been burned to safety.
—Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
She had been burned over forty percent of her body.
—Literary Hub, 6 Nov. 2025
Currently, there is no information available regarding the size of area burned or the crew executing the prescribed fire.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 5 Nov. 2025
Two had homes that burned to the ground.
—ABC News, 5 Nov. 2025
At extermination camps, the Nazis burned the remains of Jewish victims in crematoria to hide evidence of genocide.
—Jesse Kirsch, NBC news, 4 Nov. 2025
According to forensic anthropologist Leslie Eisenberg's testimony at Avery's trial, Halbach's body was burned to the point that no complete bones remained, per the Journal Sentinel.
—Nicole Briese, PEOPLE, 31 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
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
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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The ground cover glowed gold and red.—
Gloria Liu,
Outside Online,
22 Oct. 2025
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The explosions caused secondary fires that torched neighborhoods, according to the suit.—
Tony Saavedra,
Daily News,
6 Jan. 2026
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Jack Devine, Regents Earning this honor for the second straight year, Devine, a junior quarterback, torched opposing defenses, throwing for 3,491 yards and 55 TDs and running for 727 yards and 12 scores to pace an offense that averaged 50 ppg.—
Colby Gordon,
Austin American Statesman,
4 Jan. 2026
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Acorn squash can be baked, roasted, or steamed for a tasty side dish.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
6 Nov. 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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New Amy spent the first season being glared at by most of the staff, because Old Amy was 10 times worse than that colleague who keeps reheating fish in the microwave.—
Julie Hinds,
Freep.com,
23 Sep. 2025
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Perry glared back at them but did not reply.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA Today,
18 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In fact, the term itself was an epithet throughout the founding era, a way to describe ignorant and easily deceived popular majorities, perpetually vulnerable to demagogues.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Oct. 2025
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Of course someone like Denji would fall for it, and in a way, the desire to be deceived is actually an important aspect of romantic feelings.—
Billboard Japan,
Billboard,
27 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Renner allegedly consumed a bottle of wine.—
J. Kim Murphy,
Variety,
8 Nov. 2025
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The organ is dropped on the floor and a dog in the waiting room, who'd accidentally consumed marijuana, snaps it up and runs away with it.—
Ana Calderone,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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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 7 Jan. 2026.
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