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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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as in torched
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 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 glared
to shine with a bright harsh light
the bright streetlight outside our motel room burned all night long
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as in deceived
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 consumed
to make complete use of
heedlessly burning the country's resources without any concern for future generations
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Recent Examples of burned
Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 15 Nov. 2025
Yeager said none of the non-burned areas of the facility have been turned on again.
—Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2025
Jason Henry, Oc Register, 30 May 2026
Dallas Fire-Rescue also shared photos that showed crews hosing down the charred remains of the complex, where debris and burned wood littered the scene.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 29 May 2026
In Dutton Ranch’s first episode, the couple’s entire Montana spread burned to the ground.
—Noel Murray, Vulture, 29 May 2026
Some trained their hoses on piles of smoking debris while others removed lumber and other burned wreckage to look for anyone trapped underneath.
—Jamie Stengle, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026
In 2024, 21 students burned to death in a school fire in central Kenya.
—CBS News, 28 May 2026
In early May, the ADF killed at least 40 people and burned several homes in Ituri.
—ABC News, 28 May 2026
Based on Harris’ 2018 off-Broadway play of the same name, which received three Obie Awards, Is God Is follows twin sisters Racine (Kara Young) and Anaia (Mallori Johnson), who were burned as babies in a fire.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 22 May 2026
Nuance is pushed out the door because there is a villain who must be burnt at the stake, a villain who has been scrubbed clean of the context and system that created them in the first place.
—Literary Hub, 22 May 2026
Adjective
Designed to function like an ice resurfacer, BurnBot lays down pre-burned paths that define the boundaries of burn areas.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 15 Nov. 2025
Yeager said none of the non-burned areas of the facility have been turned on again.
—Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2025
Verb
The company typically sends the MMA waste off to a facility in Arizona, where it is burned to generate heat and energy, records show.
—Jason Henry, Oc Register, 30 May 2026
Dallas Fire-Rescue also shared photos that showed crews hosing down the charred remains of the complex, where debris and burned wood littered the scene.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 29 May 2026
In Dutton Ranch’s first episode, the couple’s entire Montana spread burned to the ground.
—Noel Murray, Vulture, 29 May 2026
Some trained their hoses on piles of smoking debris while others removed lumber and other burned wreckage to look for anyone trapped underneath.
—Jamie Stengle, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026
In 2024, 21 students burned to death in a school fire in central Kenya.
—CBS News, 28 May 2026
In early May, the ADF killed at least 40 people and burned several homes in Ituri.
—ABC News, 28 May 2026
Based on Harris’ 2018 off-Broadway play of the same name, which received three Obie Awards, Is God Is follows twin sisters Racine (Kara Young) and Anaia (Mallori Johnson), who were burned as babies in a fire.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 22 May 2026
Nuance is pushed out the door because there is a villain who must be burnt at the stake, a villain who has been scrubbed clean of the context and system that created them in the first place.
—Literary Hub, 22 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for burned
Adjective
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Create a paste with baking soda and water; spread over the scorched area(s).—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
11 Feb. 2026
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Pictures from the scene show the scorched roof as firefighters put out hot spots once the flames died down.—
Alexa Herrera,
CBS News,
10 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The lab glowed like a jewel in the distance, and around him bioluminescent plankton shone like stars.—
Susan Cosier,
Scientific American,
6 June 2026
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May's full Blue Moon put on a dazzling display over the weekend, flooding the night sky with moonlight as the red supergiant star Antares glowed nearby.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
1 June 2026
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As cases near 1,000, health centers torched Three times in the last week, healthcare facilities have been attacked.—
Justin Kabumba,
Los Angeles Times,
25 May 2026
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Shouldering an even heavier load without Boston in the paint, Clark torched the Storm defense, dropping a team-high 21 points and dishing out 10 assists along with seven rebounds.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
18 May 2026
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Bulgur is made from whole wheat kernels that have been steamed, dried and then crushed, giving it a tender texture and a subtle nutty flavor.—
Linda Gassenheimer,
Boston Herald,
27 May 2026
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After proofing, they are broken into small servings, stuffed with pork and steamed.—
Amy Drew Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 May 2026
Verb
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The two-time Masters champion spun, glared at the spectator, grumbled under his breath and seemed to point out the person to security.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
18 May 2026
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The two-time Masters champion spun, glared at the spectator, grumbled under his breath and seemed to point out the person to security.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 May 2026
Verb
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Do not be deceived by this seemingly simple question.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
3 June 2026
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Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier said during a news conference that the company suppressed internal safety warnings and deceived users about the true nature and dangers of the product.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 June 2026
Verb
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That would leave the US emergency oil reserve with the least amount of oil since the early 1980s, when the economy was smaller and consumed less energy.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
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These microscopic structures accelerate the chemical breakdown without being consumed by the reaction.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
8 June 2026
Adjective
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With plenty of black cherry, caramel, and singed vanilla, this is immediately appealing as soon as it’s poured.—
Brian Freedman,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Lu says his brother performed bold chemistry experiments that sometimes ended with singed eyebrows or small explosions.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
12 June 2025
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“Burned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/burned. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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