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as in burning
being on fire
a fancy restaurant serving eye-catching flaming desserts
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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
David Hammond, Chicago Tribune, 9 June 2025
The Tigers have staged this flaming start thanks to their unique play style and positive culture and a bundle of comeback stories.
—Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 21 May 2025
Brian Truitt, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2025
Fire activity picked up on Monday as flaming debris rolled down the cliff, spreading the fire.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 19 Aug. 2025
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Adjective
Somewhat surprisingly, flaming saganaki is now also catching on in Greece, especially in tourist-heavy restaurants, such as the Athens Yacht Club.
—David Hammond, Chicago Tribune, 9 June 2025
The Tigers have staged this flaming start thanks to their unique play style and positive culture and a bundle of comeback stories.
—Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 21 May 2025
Verb
Competition, passive-aggressive zingers and hard feelings turn their relationship into a flaming hot mess.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2025
Fire activity picked up on Monday as flaming debris rolled down the cliff, spreading the fire.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 19 Aug. 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
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The locals, who have not celebrated a major men’s team championship since 2011, either, have waited a long time to express their passionate feelings about this one.—
Ian O'Connor,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
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Kaif Shaikh Kaif Shaikh is a journalist and writer passionate about turning complex information into clear, impactful stories.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The freefall ended with glowing lanterns illuminating the mine walls before riders were brought back to the loading platform.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
23 Sep. 2025
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During the show, families, couples and strangers danced together with glowing intensity while some children fell asleep on the plastic seats.—
Sofía Hanalei Sanchez,
CNN Money,
23 Sep. 2025
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The shooting marks another instance of gun violence erupting at a place in the US not usually prone to danger.—
Chris Boyette,
CNN Money,
21 Sep. 2025
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Foliage remains evergreen through winter, with flowers starting to open in late winter and erupting through spring.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Best seen an hour before sunrise all month, a rare five-planet parade sees Venus blazing low in the east, followed by brilliant Jupiter and Saturn, which are also visible to the naked eye.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
20 Sep. 2025
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Jazz is an art form with an outsized share of mavericks, rebels, and creative dissidents who’ve built careers by blazing their own particular paths.—
Andrew Gilbert,
Mercury News,
19 Sep. 2025
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From a distance, Biosphere 2 emerges from the cacti and creosote of the Sonoran desert like a gleaming oasis, a colony of glass and bright white structures.—
Chris Impey,
The Conversation,
23 Sep. 2025
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The next revolution in electrification may not arrive as a gleaming battery or a vast mine.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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On a late-September Friday night as warm as July, the Boston Red Sox kicked down the doors of October baseball for the first time since 2021, with a walk-off that will not be forgotten any time soon.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
27 Sep. 2025
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Set against a beige background, the blanket’s pattern features a warm yellow, sweet violet, and soft green.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Sep. 2025
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Hong Kong — The sight of a multi-colored fireworks exploding in the foothills of the Himalayas has sparked a furious environmental backlash, prompting a local government investigation in China and forcing global outdoor apparel brand Arc’teryx to issue an apology.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
22 Sep. 2025
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The exploding market of phone users also propelled the massive growth of social media companies like Facebook and Twitter.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
22 Sep. 2025
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“Flaming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flaming. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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