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as in blazing
being on fire
a firefighter must be that rare soul who rushes into a burning house, not away from it
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as in boiling
having a notably high temperature
a burning sauna seems like a welcome retreat after a day of shoveling snow
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as in warm
having or expressing great depth of feeling
the burning enthusiasm of that candidate's campaign workers
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as in urgent
needing immediate attention
once again the media ignored the burning issues and focused on fluff
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as in glowing
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 scorching
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 steaming
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 flaring
to shine with a bright harsh light
the bright streetlight outside our motel room burned all night long
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as in tricking
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 consuming
to make complete use of
heedlessly burning the country's resources without any concern for future generations
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Recent Examples of burning
Phil Blair, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 June 2025
Tom Cruise has been awarded the Guinness World Record for most burning parachute jumps by an individual, netting a whopping 16 flaming jumps while filming Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 5 June 2025
New Atlas, 27 Apr. 2026
This avoids burning the cups and creates the perfect steamy environment for poaching.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
As in most burning issues, there is no absolutely right or wrong answer.
—Phil Blair, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 June 2025
Tom Cruise has been awarded the Guinness World Record for most burning parachute jumps by an individual, netting a whopping 16 flaming jumps while filming Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 5 June 2025
Verb
Airships, on the other hand, emit little carbon because their vertical lift comes from lighter-than-air gases such as helium instead of burning fuel during diagonal ascent, and their propeller propulsion can be entirely electric.
—New Atlas, 27 Apr. 2026
This avoids burning the cups and creates the perfect steamy environment for poaching.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for burning
Adjective
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Plants must endure and thrive through soft morning light and blazing summer afternoons, through shade one moment and full sun the next.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
4 May 2026
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The plants are hardy in the South in USDA Zones 3-9, and the flowers of many blazing star species linger for a long time during the blooming season.—
Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
18 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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More humane methods of killing lobsters pre-boiling include a sharp knife through the head, electrical stunning, or freezing.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
29 Dec. 2025
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Agrawal and her team studied ionic liquids — salts that are liquid at sub-boiling temperatures (below 212 degrees Fahrenheit, or 100 degrees Celsius) — as a potential hospitable environment for life.—
Stefanie Waldek,
Space.com,
13 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Chris and Clare have written an incredibly funny and warm screenplay and Avgousta’s vision and experience promise to make this an enduring festive film.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
6 May 2026
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Ly notes these are often warm, high-friction areas with dense apocrine glands.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
6 May 2026
Adjective
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There were also objections from bigger carriers such as United, which had an urgent financial interest in seeing the back of a pesky cheap competitor.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
11 May 2026
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Pay attention to what feels sustainable, not just urgent.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
10 May 2026
Verb
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Small but mighty, this two-pack of glowing tiki torches—which also moonlights as an ambient light source—delivers high-quality surround sound.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 May 2026
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The house is dizzyingly animate, like a video game where every object is a glowing grail.—
Olivia Kan-Sperling,
Artforum,
2 May 2026
Verb
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If a strip feels warm to the touch or shows signs of scorching, replace it.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Charlotte Observer,
8 May 2026
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Westerners, Arabs and Indians dominate business and finance, while laborers from poor countries in Asia and Africa toil for long hours in scorching temperatures at oil facilities and construction sites — often with few protections.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 May 2026
Verb
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Canvas When steaming canvas, Stern recommends a strong steam setting.—
Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
4 May 2026
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Ideal for reheating leftovers and frozen food, steaming food in the microwave, and at-a-glance food storage for easy grab and go.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 May 2026
Verb
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These Levi’s jeans have a flattering mid-rise waistline that accentuates curves before flaring out into loose, straightline legs.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
2 May 2026
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The Indiana Department of Environmental Management was notified by refinery officials Monday morning about the flaring event Sunday.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Burning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/burning. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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