as in proclaimed
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as in announced
to make known openly or publicly
the White House didn't waste a minute in blazing the lower unemployment figures
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as in glowed
to be on fire especially brightly
the house blazed for over three hours in the late-night fire
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as in burned
to shine with a bright harsh light
the spotlight blazed through my window
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as in raced
to proceed or move quickly
an extreme skier went blazing down the ski slope at a reckless pace
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Recent Examples of blazed
Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 29 Apr. 2026
In early afternoon the blazed trail ended on the shore of a lake.
—Elwyn "bud" Myers, Outdoor Life, 11 Mar. 2026
Damon Wise, Deadline, 16 May 2026
The singer-dancer-actress (born Freda Josephine McDonald) blazed trails as the first Black woman to star in a major motion picture, the 1927 French silent film Siren of the Tropics.
—Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026
Molly McNearney McNearney has blazed an impressive career in the entertainment industry in her own right.
—ABC News, 12 May 2026
While being a pillar of Colombia’s reggaeton scene, Castro also blazed a trail for himself as a pioneer of the country’s dancehall takeover.
—Lucas Villa, SPIN, 11 May 2026
Witt blazed a trail on the basepaths.
—Jaylon Thompson
may 9, Kansas City Star, 10 May 2026
The Palm team — Jeff Hawkson, Donna Dubinsky and Ed Colligan — blazed the trail for handheld devices and smartphones.
—Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 9 May 2026
As an American soccer prodigy who blazed a path once thought near impossible for a player from the States, Pulisic is already the most influential American men’s soccer player in the country’s 250-year history.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 7 May 2026
But something else was happening, too — skepticism blazed across even mainstream spaces.
—Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 4 May 2026
Adjective
Since last year, hunting is now allowed on Sundays on private lands only, but no hunting can occur within 40 yards of any blazed trail open to the public.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 29 Apr. 2026
In early afternoon the blazed trail ended on the shore of a lake.
—Elwyn "bud" Myers, Outdoor Life, 11 Mar. 2026
Verb
By that time, movies had become a key part of the marketing process, a trail blazed by Elvis Presley.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 16 May 2026
The singer-dancer-actress (born Freda Josephine McDonald) blazed trails as the first Black woman to star in a major motion picture, the 1927 French silent film Siren of the Tropics.
—Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026
Molly McNearney McNearney has blazed an impressive career in the entertainment industry in her own right.
—ABC News, 12 May 2026
While being a pillar of Colombia’s reggaeton scene, Castro also blazed a trail for himself as a pioneer of the country’s dancehall takeover.
—Lucas Villa, SPIN, 11 May 2026
Witt blazed a trail on the basepaths.
—Jaylon Thompson
may 9, Kansas City Star, 10 May 2026
The Palm team — Jeff Hawkson, Donna Dubinsky and Ed Colligan — blazed the trail for handheld devices and smartphones.
—Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 9 May 2026
As an American soccer prodigy who blazed a path once thought near impossible for a player from the States, Pulisic is already the most influential American men’s soccer player in the country’s 250-year history.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 7 May 2026
But something else was happening, too — skepticism blazed across even mainstream spaces.
—Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 4 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blazed
Adjective
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Right now, the Softies Marshmallow 2-Piece Lounge Set, one of her proclaimed favorites, is on sale thanks to an on-page coupon.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
28 Jan. 2026
Verb
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During a January game on ESPN, for example, a commentator described betting that a specific player would score at least 30 points before a second commentator announced a DraftKings promo code.—
Luke Connors,
Washington Post,
19 May 2026
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Last July, when Colbert announced the end of the Late Show franchise on CBS, many wondered what happens when shows that function as cultural town squares begin to disappear?—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
19 May 2026
Verb
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The Grammy-winning R&B singer, 39, glowed in an all-white ERL suit, which combined a puffy, floor-length jacket with a retro-style shirt and enlarged bow tie.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
4 May 2026
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Feldstein glowed in a pink lacy dress, smiling as her wife Roberts placed a hand on her stomach.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
4 May 2026
Verb
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And it's completely crashed and burned.—
Zach Dean OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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The intense feud between the rappers burned bright in 2024, culminating with Lamar taking the Super Bowl halftime show stage and winning five Grammy Awards for the diss track.—
Julyssa Lopez,
Rolling Stone,
15 May 2026
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Lee became the first Giants hitter to be credited with one against the Dodgers since 1981, when Larry Herndon raced around the bases against Fernando Valenzuela at Candlestick Park.—
Andrew Baggarly,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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The sound was moving, and Larry raced for our plane and turned on the emergency transmitter.—
Ben East,
Outdoor Life,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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But on May 22, CBS will end its heralded radio service.—
David Morgan,
CBS News,
8 May 2026
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Several other members of the DMBC shined at the heralded contest.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The day Shumer published the essay, Wall Street didn’t panic.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
16 May 2026
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HIs first literary work, Mars on Earth, was published in 2024 by Rocky Mountain Books.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
Verb
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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
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Finish with a cremaet, Valencian coffee flamed with rum infused with lemon and cinnamon.—
Siobhan Reid,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Dec. 2025
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“Blazed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blazed. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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