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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
Daryl Austin, USA Today, 29 Mar. 2026
Chewing on the bulbs can cause severe vomiting and diarrhea, profuse drooling and burns to the mouth.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 24 Mar. 2026
Your former and now our vice president burns me up.
—Hannah Demissie, ABC News, 22 Mar. 2026
The plant in the Ottawa County community just west of Grand Rapids has operated since 1962 and burns nearly 13,000 tons of coal every day to provide energy to people all across Michigan.
—CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
If Sunday was any indication, the love affair between Avs fans and Kadri burns as hot as ever.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 9 Mar. 2026
The white phosphorus then ignites and burns intensely, destroying the agents by incinerating them – a method meant to reduce the risk of spreading the materials and to limit potential harm to civilians and the surrounding environment.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 8 Mar. 2026
The Mississippi plant now exclusively burns natural gas.
—Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2026
But, mom, though we are surrounded by so much darkness and uncertainty, our love burns bright.
—Sumiko Corley, NBC news, 3 Mar. 2026
Daryl Austin, USA Today, 29 Mar. 2026
More than 70 protesters were arrested Saturday evening after authorities shot tear gas and pepper balls into the crowd, leaving at least one teen with an eye wound and others with skin burns, according to demonstrators and police.
—Connor Sheets, Los Angeles Times, 29 Mar. 2026
Dozens suffered injuries including brain trauma, shrapnel wounds and burns, multiple sources previously told CBS News.
—CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026
One resident was also taken to the hospital to be treated for minor burns.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Mar. 2026
The last report to Alameda County social workers came in September 2021, when Sophia showed up to a Kaiser Permanente hospital in San Leandro with suspicious bruising across her back, buttocks, hip and thigh, as well as apparent cigarette burns on her arms.
—Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2026
In 2018, seventeen-year-old landscaper Alex Childress was rushed to the hospital with third-degree burns on his face after unknowingly trimming giant hogweed.
—Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 26 Mar. 2026
The weather service advises against outdoor burns Saturday, as fires could spread rapidly with wind gusts as high as 25 mph possible.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 21 Mar. 2026
The experience typically involves boiling pots of soup placed directly on tables, often reaching temperatures that can cause serious burns.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 20 Mar. 2026
Verb
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
Chewing on the bulbs can cause severe vomiting and diarrhea, profuse drooling and burns to the mouth.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 24 Mar. 2026
Your former and now our vice president burns me up.
—Hannah Demissie, ABC News, 22 Mar. 2026
The plant in the Ottawa County community just west of Grand Rapids has operated since 1962 and burns nearly 13,000 tons of coal every day to provide energy to people all across Michigan.
—CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
If Sunday was any indication, the love affair between Avs fans and Kadri burns as hot as ever.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 9 Mar. 2026
The white phosphorus then ignites and burns intensely, destroying the agents by incinerating them – a method meant to reduce the risk of spreading the materials and to limit potential harm to civilians and the surrounding environment.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 8 Mar. 2026
The Mississippi plant now exclusively burns natural gas.
—Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2026
But, mom, though we are surrounded by so much darkness and uncertainty, our love burns bright.
—Sumiko Corley, NBC news, 3 Mar. 2026
Noun
Indeed, one of the most important complementary factors is nutrition because, if daily calorie intake consistently exceeds what the body burns, weight loss will be difficult − even with regular exercise.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 29 Mar. 2026
More than 70 protesters were arrested Saturday evening after authorities shot tear gas and pepper balls into the crowd, leaving at least one teen with an eye wound and others with skin burns, according to demonstrators and police.
—Connor Sheets, Los Angeles Times, 29 Mar. 2026
Dozens suffered injuries including brain trauma, shrapnel wounds and burns, multiple sources previously told CBS News.
—CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026
One resident was also taken to the hospital to be treated for minor burns.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Mar. 2026
The last report to Alameda County social workers came in September 2021, when Sophia showed up to a Kaiser Permanente hospital in San Leandro with suspicious bruising across her back, buttocks, hip and thigh, as well as apparent cigarette burns on her arms.
—Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2026
In 2018, seventeen-year-old landscaper Alex Childress was rushed to the hospital with third-degree burns on his face after unknowingly trimming giant hogweed.
—Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 26 Mar. 2026
The weather service advises against outdoor burns Saturday, as fires could spread rapidly with wind gusts as high as 25 mph possible.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 21 Mar. 2026
The experience typically involves boiling pots of soup placed directly on tables, often reaching temperatures that can cause serious burns.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 20 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for burns
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The robot carries a hose that glows in dark, smoky environments.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
17 Mar. 2026
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Behind them, Guardian Angel Catholic Church in East Hollywood glows with worn blue plaster walls against the SoCal golden-hour sun.—
Isabela Raygoza,
Billboard,
13 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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That’s the difference between fury that scorches everything in sight and anger that fuels justice.—
Marc Brackett,
Time,
28 Oct. 2025
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Nothing steams football fans quite like NBC Sports broadcaster Cris Collinsworth praising Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
6 Feb. 2026
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Then, Lim steams the breastmilk in an espresso machine before adding the matcha into the drink.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
15 Jan. 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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About 20% of the oil that the world consumes every day travels via the Strait of Hormuz, which runs along part of Iran’s coast.—
Freddie Clayton,
NBC news,
21 Mar. 2026
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South Pars accounts for about 70% of the gas Iran consumes, Ira Joseph, a senior research associate at the Center on Global Energy Policy at Columbia University, told ABC News.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
20 Mar. 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
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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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One small spark of kindness ignites a spreading wildfire of kindness.—
Chris John Amorosino,
Hartford Courant,
26 Mar. 2026
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The lifestyle change, however, ignites chaos in her family.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Mar. 2026
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As labor complications ensue, a blizzard rages outside trapping the family in their home – sitting ducks for whatever sinister presence might be in there with them.—
William Earl,
Variety,
25 Mar. 2026
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The military operation included hits on ballistic missile storage facilities, according to reports, as war rages on in the Middle East.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
24 Mar. 2026
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“Burns.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/burns. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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