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as in to glow
to be on fire especially brightly
all evening long we just sat there, contentedly watching the Yule log burn
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as in to scorch
to set (something) on fire
it is not a good idea to try to burn old papers in the sink
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as in to steam
to be excited or emotionally stirred up with anger
he came home burning with anger because of a reprimand at work
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as in to flame
to shine with a bright harsh light
the bright streetlight outside our motel room burned all night long
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as in to deceive
to cause to believe what is untrue
he's been burned before, so he's careful to double-check such claims now
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as in to consume
to make complete use of
heedlessly burning the country's resources without any concern for future generations
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as in creek
a natural body of running water smaller than a river
the walkers forded the shallow burn and then came upon a field of gorse
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Recent Examples of burn
Ann Manov,
Harpers Magazine,
30 June 2026
At least 12 other fires are simultaneously burning across Utah, including two major blazes, the Snyder Fire near the Colorado border and the Babylon Fire in San Juan County, which have each consumed over 30,000 acres and are both 0% contained.
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Bill Hutchinson,
ABC News,
30 June 2026
Alex Burton,
Chicago Tribune,
28 June 2026
The department said the two firefighters who survived were being treated for burn injuries.
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Willem Marx,
NPR,
28 June 2026
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Verb
The lodger being burned at the stake evokes the recent Spanish housing crisis.
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Ann Manov,
Harpers Magazine,
30 June 2026
At least 12 other fires are simultaneously burning across Utah, including two major blazes, the Snyder Fire near the Colorado border and the Babylon Fire in San Juan County, which have each consumed over 30,000 acres and are both 0% contained.
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Bill Hutchinson,
ABC News,
30 June 2026
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Coal ash is what is left after a power plant burns coal.
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Alex Burton,
Chicago Tribune,
28 June 2026
The department said the two firefighters who survived were being treated for burn injuries.
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Willem Marx,
NPR,
28 June 2026
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The glowing ribbon of the Milky Way tumbles directly through this cosmic triangle before arcing towards the southern horizon, though its diffuse light will be hidden behind a veil of moonlight on the night of the full moon.
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Nobody writes a glowing reference for the person who stole their idea.
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Most of Georgia will be back under a heat advisory on Tuesday as a dangerous heat wave continues to scorch parts of the United States.
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Hot and even moderately hot pans will scorch the 10% resin content, turning it brown or yellow.
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Marylanders settled back for a steaming celebration of America’s 194th birthday today.
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The French capital is in the midst of a heat wave — the day of the show was the city’s hottest ever June day, until Wednesday eclipsed it — and the model’s toes steamed inside the oblong footwear.
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True insanity seldom results from a huge, flaming blowout when driving.
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Footage on social media captured victims falling through flaming windows as first responders attempted to reach them.
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Appearance, though, can be deceiving, but luckily, this shed is still packed with smart features and a clever design that will keep all your belongings safe.
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Here, however, the joke is that appearances can be deceiving — or to be more specific, that trying to act like a character in a movie is a reckless, unwise thing to do.
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Certain people should be especially mindful about consuming chocolate chips.
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Some blooms can be consumed or mixed into elixirs, bringing aesthetic charm, subtle flavor, and wellness benefits to your dishes and routine.
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In Hardin County, a juvenile died after a car overturned in a flooded creek, WAVE 3 News reported.
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An afternoon dip in a cool mountain creek turned deadly Saturday for a Charlotte boy, according to investigators in western North Carolina.
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Summer hosting season means a lot more time spent occupying your outdoor space, and the best patio umbrellas meet the occasion by gently offering respite against the blazing sun.
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One more sustainable path has been blazed by such countries as the Netherlands, Ireland, Chile, Australia, and Singapore.
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“Burn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/burn. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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