as in darlings
a person with whom one is in love
decided to look up an old flame while she was in town
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as in burns
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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as in erupts
to develop suddenly and violently
my anger flamed when the usher told my friend to shut up
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as in glows
to shine with a bright harsh light
the noonday sun flamed down on the desert travelers
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as in gleams
to shoot forth bursts of light
the actress's ruby necklace flamed dazzlingly under the bright lights
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Recent Examples of flames
Francie Ebert, NBC news, 8 June 2026
As flames shot into the sky, Keem proceeded to tear the place down all by himself, which was even better than getting an assist from Dot.
—Rob Kenner, VIBE.com, 8 June 2026
At the close of Kantamanto’s reopening ceremony, more than eight months after flames consumed acres of livelihoods, the crowd broke out in an impromptu dance party.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 8 June 2026
But what was meant to be a celebratory moment went terribly wrong just moments later when a fire was ignited, and the family frantically grabbed water bottles to put out the growing flames.
—Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 8 June 2026
According to Winthrop Fire Chief Stephen Calandra, the flames were difficult to put out.
—Matt Schooley, CBS News, 8 June 2026
No structures were threatened by flames.
—Reeti Malhotra, Sacbee.com, 8 June 2026
Now, audiences are more connected than ever, and algorithmic feeds on apps like TikTok allow for widespread discourse on concentrated topics, continuously pouring gas on the flames of online drama.
—Alyssa Goldberg, USA Today, 1 June 2026
Zilisch got the Trackhouse Racing car into the garage with some flames coming out from under the right tire, which was stuck and nearly sideway.
—ABC News, 31 May 2026
Noun
When the plane’s nose falls back toward the runway, the plane catches fire and goes up in flames.
—Francie Ebert, NBC news, 8 June 2026
As flames shot into the sky, Keem proceeded to tear the place down all by himself, which was even better than getting an assist from Dot.
—Rob Kenner, VIBE.com, 8 June 2026
At the close of Kantamanto’s reopening ceremony, more than eight months after flames consumed acres of livelihoods, the crowd broke out in an impromptu dance party.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 8 June 2026
But what was meant to be a celebratory moment went terribly wrong just moments later when a fire was ignited, and the family frantically grabbed water bottles to put out the growing flames.
—Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 8 June 2026
According to Winthrop Fire Chief Stephen Calandra, the flames were difficult to put out.
—Matt Schooley, CBS News, 8 June 2026
No structures were threatened by flames.
—Reeti Malhotra, Sacbee.com, 8 June 2026
Now, audiences are more connected than ever, and algorithmic feeds on apps like TikTok allow for widespread discourse on concentrated topics, continuously pouring gas on the flames of online drama.
—Alyssa Goldberg, USA Today, 1 June 2026
Zilisch got the Trackhouse Racing car into the garage with some flames coming out from under the right tire, which was stuck and nearly sideway.
—ABC News, 31 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flames
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There's a big rotation happening in the market on Thursday, with investors selling their AI darlings and moving into groups that have been left behind this year.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
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The Mean Green were a loss in their conference championship game away from making it to the College Football Playoff last season, and many are viewing the Cowboys as CFP darlings this year, due in no small part to both Mestemaker and Morris making the trip north on I-35.—
Austin Perry OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
3 June 2026
Verb
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Concentration burns glucose, decision-making depletes mental energy reserves, and by mid-afternoon, the prefrontal cortex is operating at a fraction of its morning capacity.—
William Jones
June 8,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 June 2026
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The set comes with 35 sticks, each of which burns for up to 25 minutes, and a ceramic incense holder.—
Jackie Fields,
PEOPLE,
1 June 2026
Verb
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Hovering somewhere between solid and liquid, mozzarella di bufala erupts on the palate with an electric acidity that cuts through its concentrated, velvety curd.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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Gold is a safe-haven asset that investors gravitate toward when economic and political turmoil erupts, sending waves through the markets.—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
10 June 2026
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The rich color palette brings warmth and depth, while the fluid scarf silhouette adds an effortless elegance that practically glows on the dance floor.—
Amanda Le,
InStyle,
30 May 2026
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In Los Angeles, Jennifer Lopez glows in a green gown at the Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival, while Jean Smart and Kaitlin Olson are a couple of cutie costars at the Hacks Season 5 FYC Event.—
People Staff,
PEOPLE,
28 May 2026
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Like Beckham’s dress, the 100-percent silk dress softly gleams in the light.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
12 Dec. 2025
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Despite a couple of funky skips, the album is fueled by the hunger of an artist who really wants the pop life again, perking up electro-scuzz and arena rock with new wave that gleams like glitter.—
Pitchfork,
Pitchfork,
4 Dec. 2025
Noun
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The childhood sweethearts divorced in 1968.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
30 May 2026
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The pair were college sweethearts and married on May 21, 1994.—
Jacqueline Weiss,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
Verb
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Fewer, but more ‘devastating’ blazes That the world suffered fewer acres torched by wildfires in 2025 likely comes as little relief to the countries and cities that battled the infernos last year.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
1 June 2026
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That’s the two-seamer that kind of blazes a trail in.—
Jayson Stark,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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And then, when the World Cup rolls around, the base explodes.—
Henry Bushnell,
New York Times,
4 June 2026
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Video shows moment Blue Origin rocket explodes What is the New Glenn rocket?—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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“Flames.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flames. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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