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as in glowed
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 torched
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 steamed
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 glared
to shine with a bright harsh light
the bright streetlight outside our motel room burned all night long
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as in deceived
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 consumed
to make complete use of
heedlessly burning the country's resources without any concern for future generations
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Recent Examples of burned
Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 15 Nov. 2025
Yeager said none of the non-burned areas of the facility have been turned on again.
—Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2025
Angela Eichhorst, Hartford Courant, 3 Apr. 2026
When firefighters first arrived, the blaze had burned about 50 acres.
—Julie Sharp, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
People burned crates in the middle of the road after the market closed; soldiers stripped metal fixtures from the unoccupied institute next door; everyone lined up for the water truck, which drove up around noon.
—Literary Hub, 3 Apr. 2026
What to look for in a quality Fitbit All Fitbits track steps, distance, and calories burned.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
The town was sacked and burned by the Portuguese in 1531.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
In fact, acreage burned this year is nearly triple the 10-year average, reports Tim Casperson of newsletter the Hotshot Wake Up.
—Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
The Orion spacecraft burned its engine for six minutes, a pivotal move that put astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch and Jeremy Hansenon a trajectory that humans haven’t traveled in more than a half-century.
—Carolyn Y. Johnson, Washington Post, 2 Apr. 2026
Some of the bodies were found months after the ceasefire, some on streets or in fields, and in other instances burned or mutilated, the report said.
—ABC News, 27 Mar. 2026
Adjective
Designed to function like an ice resurfacer, BurnBot lays down pre-burned paths that define the boundaries of burn areas.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 15 Nov. 2025
Yeager said none of the non-burned areas of the facility have been turned on again.
—Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2025
Verb
During his testimony, Fonfara said these fraudulent over-redemptions have burned a $14 million dollar hole in distributors’ pockets.
—Angela Eichhorst, Hartford Courant, 3 Apr. 2026
When firefighters first arrived, the blaze had burned about 50 acres.
—Julie Sharp, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
People burned crates in the middle of the road after the market closed; soldiers stripped metal fixtures from the unoccupied institute next door; everyone lined up for the water truck, which drove up around noon.
—Literary Hub, 3 Apr. 2026
What to look for in a quality Fitbit All Fitbits track steps, distance, and calories burned.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
The town was sacked and burned by the Portuguese in 1531.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
In fact, acreage burned this year is nearly triple the 10-year average, reports Tim Casperson of newsletter the Hotshot Wake Up.
—Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
The Orion spacecraft burned its engine for six minutes, a pivotal move that put astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch and Jeremy Hansenon a trajectory that humans haven’t traveled in more than a half-century.
—Carolyn Y. Johnson, Washington Post, 2 Apr. 2026
Some of the bodies were found months after the ceasefire, some on streets or in fields, and in other instances burned or mutilated, the report said.
—ABC News, 27 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for burned
Adjective
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Create a paste with baking soda and water; spread over the scorched area(s).—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
11 Feb. 2026
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Pictures from the scene show the scorched roof as firefighters put out hot spots once the flames died down.—
Alexa Herrera,
CBS News,
10 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Steinfeld glowed in a gorgeous peachy-pink Prada gown covered in silver studs.—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
2 Apr. 2026
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Tournament logos glowed on the massive video boards mounted on either side of the building, a constant reminder that a new phase of the season has begun.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
21 Mar. 2026
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On defense, Bradley drew the assignment of containing Smith, who torched Arizona in the first half.—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
29 Mar. 2026
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An ad blitz from a group called Georgians for Integrity has torched Jones for months.—
Greg Bluestein,
AJC.com,
20 Mar. 2026
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Look for whole grains, fruits and vegetables, and words like steamed, baked, poached, roasted, broiled or grilled.—
Dr. Sarah Kinsella,
Boston Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
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Young leaves and shoots can be used in foods such as salads, or steamed, pickled, or sautéed.—
Heather Jones,
Verywell Health,
11 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The woman glared at the steam whizzing out of my car, her eyes cutting through it to find mine.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Mar. 2026
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From the front passenger seat, Orlando businessman Jimmy Hewitt turned around and glared at Williams.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 Mar. 2026
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Klipsch Austin Portable Bluetooth Speaker Deal Don't be deceived by the small Klipsch Austin portable speaker.—
George Yang,
PC Magazine,
24 Mar. 2026
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Svetlana Petriychuk wrote the play Finist, the Brave Falcon, based on real events, about Russian women deceived into marrying ISIS fighters and traveling to Syria.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The sponsor group believes this is a direct result of the large portion of the rental market being consumed by short-term rentals, especially those owned by individuals who do not live in Borrego Springs.—
Hannah Elsmore,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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Changing consumer appetites Once the primary source of community news and information, local TV news stations are struggling with their own tough story, one marked by declining ratings, stagnant revenue growth and rapid shifts in how media is consumed in the internet era.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Mar. 2026
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With plenty of black cherry, caramel, and singed vanilla, this is immediately appealing as soon as it’s poured.—
Brian Freedman,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Lu says his brother performed bold chemistry experiments that sometimes ended with singed eyebrows or small explosions.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
12 June 2025
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“Burned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/burned. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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