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as in glows
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 scorches
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 steams
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 flames
to shine with a bright harsh light
the bright streetlight outside our motel room burned all night long
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as in deceives
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 consumes
to make complete use of
heedlessly burning the country's resources without any concern for future generations
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as in brooks
a natural body of running water smaller than a river
the walkers forded the shallow burn and then came upon a field of gorse
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Recent Examples of burns
Nancy Lebrun, Verywell Health, 8 Oct. 2025
In fact, Anderson is laughing at both sides while the world burns.
—Graham Hillard, The Washington Examiner, 3 Oct. 2025
Oil splatters can leave a residue that burns onto the stovetop.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 2 Oct. 2025
The metric that could give you better workouts What exercise burns the most calories?
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 24 Sep. 2025
And that fire burns with a righteous fury that our enemies cannot comprehend or understand.
—Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 22 Sep. 2025
Kickboxing or Combat Cardio Kickboxing burns 700 to 900 calories per hour, according to Sheehan.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 22 Sep. 2025
The most successful workplaces of the future will be those where ambition burns steadily, not endlessly.
—Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
The End, the past year has seen a surge in speculative fictions about super-rich characters who hunker down in expensive isolation as the world burns.
—Judy Berman, Time, 19 Sep. 2025
Gwen Ihnat, Entertainment Weekly, 18 Oct. 2025
According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), high doses of cesium-137 can cause burns, acute radiation sickness, and even death.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025
Doctors are warning people, especially parents, about an instant ramen trend that can cause burns.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 17 Oct. 2025
Furthermore, the flight saw Starship demonstrate a capability for future deorbit burns.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 14 Oct. 2025
These injuries included burns, gunshot wounds and fractures.
—Rachel Wolf, FOXNews.com, 14 Oct. 2025
Mid-decade redistricting is a power grab that destabilizes representation, burns taxpayer dollars on lawsuits, and keeps Austin from doing its actual job.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Oct. 2025
Pierre experienced radioactive burns, and Marie died from a blood disease likely caused by chronic radiation exposure.
—Kelling Donald, The Conversation, 13 Oct. 2025
There have been reports of 11 incidents connected to the product so far, including eight severe burns.
—Jenna Anderson, Health, 10 Oct. 2025
Verb
Key Takeaways The number of calories a person burns during a mile run averages around 100, but there is considerable variation depending on several factors, especially weight.
—Nancy Lebrun, Verywell Health, 8 Oct. 2025
In fact, Anderson is laughing at both sides while the world burns.
—Graham Hillard, The Washington Examiner, 3 Oct. 2025
Oil splatters can leave a residue that burns onto the stovetop.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 2 Oct. 2025
The metric that could give you better workouts What exercise burns the most calories?
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 24 Sep. 2025
And that fire burns with a righteous fury that our enemies cannot comprehend or understand.
—Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 22 Sep. 2025
Kickboxing or Combat Cardio Kickboxing burns 700 to 900 calories per hour, according to Sheehan.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 22 Sep. 2025
The most successful workplaces of the future will be those where ambition burns steadily, not endlessly.
—Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
The End, the past year has seen a surge in speculative fictions about super-rich characters who hunker down in expensive isolation as the world burns.
—Judy Berman, Time, 19 Sep. 2025
Noun
Beyond the look and feel (LOTS of orange decor and side-burns), directors Colin and Cameron Cairnes nailed other era-specific components like the exaggerated way talk show guests present themselves (the psychic!
—Gwen Ihnat, Entertainment Weekly, 18 Oct. 2025
According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), high doses of cesium-137 can cause burns, acute radiation sickness, and even death.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025
Doctors are warning people, especially parents, about an instant ramen trend that can cause burns.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 17 Oct. 2025
Furthermore, the flight saw Starship demonstrate a capability for future deorbit burns.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 14 Oct. 2025
These injuries included burns, gunshot wounds and fractures.
—Rachel Wolf, FOXNews.com, 14 Oct. 2025
Mid-decade redistricting is a power grab that destabilizes representation, burns taxpayer dollars on lawsuits, and keeps Austin from doing its actual job.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Oct. 2025
Pierre experienced radioactive burns, and Marie died from a blood disease likely caused by chronic radiation exposure.
—Kelling Donald, The Conversation, 13 Oct. 2025
There have been reports of 11 incidents connected to the product so far, including eight severe burns.
—Jenna Anderson, Health, 10 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for burns
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In the endless daylight of the Arctic summer, the tapetum lucidum, a mirror-like layer behind the retina, glows golden, reflecting light efficiently to prevent overexposure.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Oct. 2025
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Under federal law, trunks of cars built after 2002 are required to contain a mechanical release lever inside the trunk that is easy to find and glows in the dark.—
Natalie Davies,
Freep.com,
15 Oct. 2025
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Potent scenes fail to be as intense as Taylor’s grind-you-up performance that scorches everything and everyone around her.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
19 Sep. 2025
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At its heart sits Viti, a striking blue crater lake that steams invitingly in contrast to the stark black landscape.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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CookingPal’s gadget suggests meals, fetches recipes, chops, stirs, and steams ingredients, and then cleans up after itself.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
3 Jan. 2020
Verb
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The fragmentary Ni 12501 tablet from the Early Dynastic III period of Mesopotamia breaks off when Fox deceives the inhabitants of the netherworld in his quest to retrieve the storm god Ishkur.—
Rafil Kroll-Zaidi,
Harpers Magazine,
19 Sep. 2025
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Altman previously said the average ChatGPT query consumes as much energy as a lightbulb would in a couple of minutes.—
Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN Money,
13 Oct. 2025
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Compared to traditional indigo dyeing, the process consumes 83 percent less water and 32 percent less energy and reduces CO₂ emissions and steam usage.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Oct. 2025
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The property, which features lush greenery and old-growth trees set among babbling brooks and water features, is open to the public, and the gardens have served as a popular spot for weddings over the decades in addition to an annual Mother’s Day tea that Weston said attracts hundreds each year.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Sep. 2025
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Many of these parcels have elements like oak woodlands, meadows, brooks and rivers that create cooler, wetter areas that help plants and animals endure wildfires or periods of extreme heat or drought.—
Beth Rose Middleton Manning,
The Conversation,
15 Sep. 2025
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Continue reading … 'TRYING MY BEST' – Country star 'scared' after anti-Trump song ignites social media firestorm.—
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FOXNews.com,
8 Oct. 2025
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How, exactly, Sarr’s future will play out often ignites spirited debate.—
Josh Robbins,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Debate rages on in Pennsylvania as to whether the Eagles offense is too predictable, or simply ineffective after the Eagles lost their second straight game last week, an embarrassing defeat at the hands of the Giants on Thursday Night Football.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
17 Oct. 2025
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Fighting still rages on between rival militaries in eastern Congo, some backed by the Democratic Republic of Congo.—
Meredith Kile,
PEOPLE,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Burns.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/burns. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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