flamed

verb

past tense of flame
1
as in glowed
to be on fire especially brightly guests gathered around as the Yule log flamed brightly in the inn's great stone fireplace

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2
as in erupted
to develop suddenly and violently my anger flamed when the usher told my friend to shut up

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3
as in burned
to shine with a bright harsh light the noonday sun flamed down on the desert travelers

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4
as in gleamed
to shoot forth bursts of light the actress's ruby necklace flamed dazzlingly under the bright lights

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Recent Examples of flamed An infinity-edge pool stretches toward the horizon, while expansive Ipe wood decks, flamed granite terraces, and an outdoor kitchen frame sweeping bay views. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 11 May 2026 Finish with a cremaet, Valencian coffee flamed with rum infused with lemon and cinnamon. — Siobhan Reid, Travel + Leisure, 29 Dec. 2025 But in a twist, at the end of the first episode, Luke flamed up and flew into the sky, committing suicide by using his powers and exploding. — Olivia Singh, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flamed
  1. glowed
  2. erupted
  3. burned
  4. gleamed
  5. blazed
  6. exploded
  7. glared
  8. flashed
Verb
  • Hallford Stadium glowed red as Tucker players and coaches mobbed each other.
    — Jack Leo, AJC.com, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Inspired by an art show that was itself inspired by the iconic Beverly Hills Hotel, the club featured palm trees, polka-dot banquettes, murals of the hotel and pool, and a NO VACANCY sign outside that glowed perpetually into the night.
    — Derek C. Blasberg, Vanity Fair, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of glowed
Verb
  • Anak Krakatau has erupted since late ⁠on Friday, with volcanic ash detected at the airport early on Sunday, the ​ministry said in a statement.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 6 Sep. 2026
  • As Morris hit the ground and the 57,000-plus yellow-and-green glad fans inside Autzen Stadium erupted, the Broncos’ fate was sealed.
    — Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of erupted
Verb
  • Thompson added that wildfires have burned the area in recent years, leading him to believe that rates for home insurance were unaffordable.
    — Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Siri Hustvedt, for instance, had written about the women who were burned as witches in that part of Norway, far above the Arctic Circle.
    — Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of burned
Verb
  • In front of the Jabara family, the turquoise waters of Torch Lake gleamed alluringly in the July heat.
    — Rozina Ali, New Yorker, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Further details can only be gleamed from the photos, but what’s plain to see is that the shoe shares much of the same shape as the LeBron 23.
    — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of gleamed
Verb
  • Then Jonah Cox blazed down the line while beating out an infield hit.
    — Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Tom Marchitelli blazed a unique trail in his rise to suiting mostly NFL superstars as a founder, designer and stylist for custom menswear brand Gentleman’s Playbook.
    — Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of blazed
Verb
  • After a series of slouchy suits and bustier dresses in turquoise and scarlet silks, the show exploded to black, culminating in a series of bravado gowns.
    — Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2026
  • Temascalcingo, MexicoAP — Pyrotechnic material exploded during the festival for a patron saint in a town in Mexico State, collapsing a wall, killing at least 10 people and injuring another 64, Mexican authorities said.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of exploded
Verb
  • Still, as the rockets glared and smoke from pre-match pyrotechnics faded, those seats filled quickly.
    — Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 18 July 2026
  • Although Brown was absent from Howe’s lyrics, his specter glared from between the lines, apocalyptic and militant.
    — Jake Lundberg, The Atlantic, 8 June 2026
Definition of glared
Verb
  • There were many more, though, when his hockey IQ and competitive motor flashed against NHL competition.
    — Thomas Drance, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Rookie fifth-round running back Emmett Johnson flashed vision in the opener, finishing with 12 carries for 59 yards and a touchdown erased by a holding call on Hunter Nourzad.
    — Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of flashed

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“Flamed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flamed. Accessed 14 Sep. 2026.

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