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as in burning
being on fire
a fancy restaurant serving eye-catching flaming desserts
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2
as in passionate
having or expressing great depth of feeling
a flaming speech in support of basic human rights
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as in glowing
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 erupting
to develop suddenly and violently
my anger flamed when the usher told my friend to shut up
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as in blazing
to shine with a bright harsh light
the noonday sun flamed down on the desert travelers
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as in gleaming
to shoot forth bursts of light
the actress's ruby necklace flamed dazzlingly under the bright lights
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Recent Examples of flaming
EW.com, 6 Aug. 2025
Warm up in the adjacent Fire Lounge, which features food and flaming cocktails.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 July 2025
David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 24 Sep. 2025
The La Familia margaritas came out with a flaming sugar cube.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
That's pretty vague, but a season 2 teaser highlights several of the aforementioned foes and woes, from a host of haunted dolls and a swarm of bees to a flaming, winged creature and the gnarly sight of Tyler (Hunter Doohan) in his Hyde form.
—EW.com, 6 Aug. 2025
Warm up in the adjacent Fire Lounge, which features food and flaming cocktails.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 July 2025
Verb
Firefighters extinguished a flaming boat behind a Florida Keys home Tuesday afternoon, according to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 24 Sep. 2025
The La Familia margaritas came out with a flaming sugar cube.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flaming
Adjective
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Please tell me the sequel could answer the most burning question of the ’00s: How could Austin not recognize Sam in that mask?—
Stephanie McNeal,
Glamour,
13 Aug. 2025
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Cooper, 30, asked Hargitay one more burning question about the actors' on-screen alter egos: will Olivia and Elliot ever end up together?—
Victoria Edel,
People.com,
26 June 2025
Adjective
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With more than 33 billion plays and one of the most passionate fanbases on the Roblox platform, Grow a Garden is a game where players cultivate thriving gardens, trade crops, decorate worlds, and collaborate in seasonal events.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
5 Nov. 2025
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Both are impeccably made and performed and will have passionate supporters.—
Jenelle Riley,
Variety,
5 Nov. 2025
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One of these videos gained over 291,000 views and dozens of glowing comments claiming the software worked perfectly.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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This win comes on the heels of a glowing three-star review by New York Times last month.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
3 Nov. 2025
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As commentators announced the single-game sacks record to television viewers, Garrett was shown erupting on the sidelines.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Oct. 2025
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There, the Cougars celebrated by erupting into song.—
Mitch Sherman,
New York Times,
26 Oct. 2025
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Due primarily to the timing of major studio film release dates, a weak first quarter was followed by a blazing hot second quarter, which then was followed by a softening third quarter.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
5 Nov. 2025
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Dudinha opened the scoring for San Diego, dribbling through the Current defense before blazing a shot through the legs of her Brazilian compatriot, Lorena.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
2 Nov. 2025
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Ban designed the kitchen with gleaming white Corian countertops and a sculptural central island, while a den just off the kitchen can double as a fourth bedroom, hidden behind a wall of telescoping panels.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
24 Oct. 2025
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Even from a boat, the gleaming white of bleached and dead corals glowed from beneath the surface.—
Alex Harris,
Miami Herald,
24 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The Nulu fabric is buttery-soft, sweat-wicking, and warm without overheating.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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First, warm soil temperatures combined with moderate air temperatures in early autumn create ideal grass seed germination conditions.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Oct. 2025
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The plane then lifted slightly off the ground before crashing and exploding in a huge fireball.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
5 Nov. 2025
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Many of them are desperately struggling to protect their homes – for some, their only source of wealth – in the face of exploding rents and threats of eviction.—
Cassie Powell,
The Conversation,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Flaming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flaming. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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