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or burnt
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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6
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
Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Oct. 2025
As the brownie baked, the edges of the parchment burned and the peanut butter toasted.
—Aisha Muharrar, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 Oct. 2025
The wildfire has burned three acres of private land.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2025
At the height of the protests the demonstrators stormed and partially burnt the parliament in Nairobi and dozens of protesters were killed.
—Emmanuel Akinwotu, NPR, 2 Oct. 2025
Never mind that another school, Louisville, already tried this once before with Petrino and got burned, when his second stint there ended with a 2-10 debacle in 2018.
—Stewart Mandel, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
Staub’s casserole dish makes cold spots and burnt edges a thing of the past by delivering delicious results with every bake.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 25 Sep. 2025
These World War I ships were deliberately burnt and sunk in the late 1920s, and have also become rich habitats for both marine and seabird life including ospreys (Pandion haliaetus) and Atlantic sturgeon (Acipenser oxyrinchus).
—New Atlas, 25 Sep. 2025
The Capitol and White House in Washington, DC were burned to the ground in the war.
—William Lambers, Hartford Courant, 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
In the late 1800s, three major fires happened on the block, and the last one burned all the way through what’s now Buzzard Roost.
—Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Oct. 2025
As the brownie baked, the edges of the parchment burned and the peanut butter toasted.
—Aisha Muharrar, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 Oct. 2025
The wildfire has burned three acres of private land.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2025
At the height of the protests the demonstrators stormed and partially burnt the parliament in Nairobi and dozens of protesters were killed.
—Emmanuel Akinwotu, NPR, 2 Oct. 2025
Never mind that another school, Louisville, already tried this once before with Petrino and got burned, when his second stint there ended with a 2-10 debacle in 2018.
—Stewart Mandel, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
Staub’s casserole dish makes cold spots and burnt edges a thing of the past by delivering delicious results with every bake.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 25 Sep. 2025
These World War I ships were deliberately burnt and sunk in the late 1920s, and have also become rich habitats for both marine and seabird life including ospreys (Pandion haliaetus) and Atlantic sturgeon (Acipenser oxyrinchus).
—New Atlas, 25 Sep. 2025
The Capitol and White House in Washington, DC were burned to the ground in the war.
—William Lambers, Hartford Courant, 24 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for burned
Verb
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As Virgin Voyages' new stage show began, pink neon letters spelling out a woman's name glowed brightly in the low lights.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
29 Sep. 2025
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In the last few seconds her palm glowed red, and then the light disappeared.—
Rachel Seo,
Variety,
20 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Sean Longstaff steamed in to give Adams a shove.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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In addition to using Brussels sprouts in salads, they can be roasted, steamed or sauteed.—
Bethany Thayer,
Freep.com,
27 Sep. 2025
Verb
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During the 26-21 loss, Purdy’s toe injury flared up again.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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His hand injury flared up the next day and Smith went on the IL when a hairline fracture in his hand was discovered.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
30 Sep. 2025
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The deal has caught the eye of equity analyst Jonathan Hurn.—
Tasmin Lockwood,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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According to authorities Gibson allowed his large dogs to roam freely in the neighborhood and a neighbor’s ring camera caught footage moments after the alleged atatck.—
Lisa Respers France,
CNN Money,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Food and drink consumed before bed were tracked using dietary recall.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
28 Sep. 2025
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Alice in Borderland may have concluded its third season, but there is always more content to be consumed.—
Keith Langston,
PEOPLE,
27 Sep. 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
Verb
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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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The blazes torched nearly 60 square miles of land, an area about the size of Miami, and have been tied to at least 31 deaths, though a study suggests the death toll could be much higher.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
25 Sep. 2025
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The defense gave up 450 yards to Russell Wilson last week, and things haven't been any better Caleb Williams torched them 135 yards and two touchdowns in the first quarters.—
Mark Kern,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Sep. 2025
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“Burned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/burned. Accessed 4 Oct. 2025.
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