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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
Yuliya Talmazan, NBC news, 16 Apr. 2026
This indicates a hard-kill approach that burns and destroys components instead of relying on electronic disruption.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 15 Apr. 2026
And for reminding us that our torch still burns.
—Donna Vickroy, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
When the clip concludes, Beth and Rip are seen walking away together while a building burns behind them.
—Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 13 Apr. 2026
This fire burns always The family believes their three-story home used to be apartments long before the fire, with each floor representing a residence.
—Kansas City Star, 12 Apr. 2026
Once all teams give the go-ahead, Integrity will continue along its route, with the help of a few trajectory correction burns along the way to keep the spacecraft precisely on course for splashdown.
—Briana Alvarado, ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
The crew will also initiate the first of three small return trajectory correction burns to keep Orion on a pinpoint course for landing on its way back to Earth.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 31 Mar. 2026
For instance, walking at a brisk pace generally increases total energy expenditure and burns more calories per minute.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 29 Mar. 2026
Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 19 Apr. 2026
At the time of the first recall, Casely received 51 consumer reports of the chargers overheating, expanding or catching on fire while in use, resulting in six minor burns.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2026
Dalis sustained minor burns to his face while battling the blaze.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 17 Apr. 2026
LeVasseur suffered third-degree burns mainly on his arms and some on his head.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 17 Apr. 2026
As a precaution, a second firefighter was taken to the hospital in stable condition with minor facial burns.
—Mike Darnay, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
After the flight crew allegedly requested an onboard doctor, a physician-passenger advised that due to the severity of the burns and their proximity to her genitals, AC should be transported to an urgent care facility as soon as possible, the complaint says.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026
The driver was killed and another person near the blast suffered chemical burns, Mooresville Fire-Rescue Chief Shane LaCount said at a news conference Tuesday.
—Caitlin McGlade, Charlotte Observer, 10 Apr. 2026
Mission controllers spent the past day and a half keeping the Orion spacecraft on course for that, performing necessary engine burns to maintain its trajectory.
—Denise Chow, NBC news, 9 Apr. 2026
Verb
Fire burns at the site of recycling materials following a Russian strike in Kyiv on Thursday.
—Yuliya Talmazan, NBC news, 16 Apr. 2026
This indicates a hard-kill approach that burns and destroys components instead of relying on electronic disruption.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 15 Apr. 2026
And for reminding us that our torch still burns.
—Donna Vickroy, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
When the clip concludes, Beth and Rip are seen walking away together while a building burns behind them.
—Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 13 Apr. 2026
This fire burns always The family believes their three-story home used to be apartments long before the fire, with each floor representing a residence.
—Kansas City Star, 12 Apr. 2026
Once all teams give the go-ahead, Integrity will continue along its route, with the help of a few trajectory correction burns along the way to keep the spacecraft precisely on course for splashdown.
—Briana Alvarado, ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
The crew will also initiate the first of three small return trajectory correction burns to keep Orion on a pinpoint course for landing on its way back to Earth.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 31 Mar. 2026
For instance, walking at a brisk pace generally increases total energy expenditure and burns more calories per minute.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 29 Mar. 2026
Noun
Reigniting its engines for two braking burns, the booster settled onto the ship for a smoky but on-target touchdown less than 10 minutes after liftoff.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 19 Apr. 2026
At the time of the first recall, Casely received 51 consumer reports of the chargers overheating, expanding or catching on fire while in use, resulting in six minor burns.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2026
Dalis sustained minor burns to his face while battling the blaze.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 17 Apr. 2026
LeVasseur suffered third-degree burns mainly on his arms and some on his head.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 17 Apr. 2026
As a precaution, a second firefighter was taken to the hospital in stable condition with minor facial burns.
—Mike Darnay, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
After the flight crew allegedly requested an onboard doctor, a physician-passenger advised that due to the severity of the burns and their proximity to her genitals, AC should be transported to an urgent care facility as soon as possible, the complaint says.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026
The driver was killed and another person near the blast suffered chemical burns, Mooresville Fire-Rescue Chief Shane LaCount said at a news conference Tuesday.
—Caitlin McGlade, Charlotte Observer, 10 Apr. 2026
Mission controllers spent the past day and a half keeping the Orion spacecraft on course for that, performing necessary engine burns to maintain its trajectory.
—Denise Chow, NBC news, 9 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for burns
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Sharon Stone glows in a white pantsuit and sunglasses for the premiere of Magnolia's Normal in Los Angeles on April 15.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
20 Apr. 2026
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Here are six simple additions to your routine that can transform dull, tired-looking skin into something that glows.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Kansas City Star,
16 Apr. 2026
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Tucson will also be at or near record temperatures through March 27 as the state’s unprecedented heat wave scorches on, the weather service said.—
Ray Stern,
AZCentral.com,
25 Mar. 2026
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As the world around them scorches under record heat, a family walks into the woods, asking what the future holds in this thermal dystopia.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
14 Jan. 2026
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This all comes as the legal fight over the audit steams ahead, over 15 months after 72% of the state signed off on the ballot measure.—
Lance Reynolds,
Boston Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
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Mile End's Bohème Vintage stocks quality wool and denim, and steams them right behind the counter.—
Charlie Hobbs,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Mar. 2026
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In a statement issued Friday, the commission accused X of using its 'blue checkmark' in a way that deceives users.—
Mary Cunningham,
CBS News,
5 Dec. 2025
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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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Biofuels are also increasingly being used to power heavy transport, including aviation, which consumes about 8% of oil globally and where electrification remains a distant dream, while a push is underway to expand biofuel usage in shipping, responsible for about 7% of global oil consumption.—
Nithin Coca,
semafor.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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Flowering consumes a lot of plant energy, and stems that are blooming won’t root well.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Insects drone over running brooks.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
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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
Verb
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As greed ignites and alliances crumble, everyone is willing to kill for a chance at the money.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
20 Apr. 2026
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Like an enzyme that works as a catalyst to speed up a chemical reaction, collaboration ignites new ideas for conjectures.—
Chase Hunter,
Mercury News,
19 Apr. 2026
Verb
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That said, that growth has stalled as the Middle East conflict rages on.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
16 Apr. 2026
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As the debate over AI’s role in the workplace rages on, some experts warn that eliminating menial tasks with AI could come with a hidden cost to productivity.—
Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez,
Fortune,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Burns.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/burns. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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