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as in glows
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 scorches
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 steams
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 flames
to shine with a bright harsh light
the bright streetlight outside our motel room burned all night long
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as in deceives
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 consumes
to make complete use of
heedlessly burning the country's resources without any concern for future generations
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as in brooks
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 burns
Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 9 Mar. 2026
The white phosphorus then ignites and burns intensely, destroying the agents by incinerating them – a method meant to reduce the risk of spreading the materials and to limit potential harm to civilians and the surrounding environment.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 8 Mar. 2026
The Mississippi plant now exclusively burns natural gas.
—Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2026
But, mom, though we are surrounded by so much darkness and uncertainty, our love burns bright.
—Sumiko Corley, NBC news, 3 Mar. 2026
But Mom, though we are surrounded by so much darkness and uncertainty, our love burns bright.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 2 Mar. 2026
But her desire to compete at a high level still burns deep.
—Cedric Golden, Austin American Statesman, 1 Mar. 2026
Yet within these modest walls burns a fierce desire to learn.
—Joyeeta Banerjee, NPR, 1 Mar. 2026
But the oil market is not as fragile as the headlines suggest, and OPEC+ is not standing by while the world burns.
—Wael Mahdi, semafor.com, 1 Mar. 2026
Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Mar. 2026
Controlled burns will be carried out every 2 to 5 years to maintain the oak savanna habitat.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 14 Mar. 2026
One passage depicts the Bonnie-and-Clyde-like notoriety of Frank and the Bride, leading ordinary women to adopt her wild hairdo and goth makeup (including what are evidently meant to be burns on her mouth and tongue from all that electricity).
—Peter Tonguette, The Washington Examiner, 13 Mar. 2026
The immediate physical toll of these attacks — manifesting as respiratory distress and chemical burns to the eyes and throat — may only be the precursor to a more permanent health crisis.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 11 Mar. 2026
The Red Crescent Society warned residents to stay indoors to avoid the acid rain, as well as toxic gases, which could cause chemical burns to the skin and serious damage to the lungs.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 10 Mar. 2026
Survivors are at risk of infections and organ or respiratory failure, even if their burns are small.
—Arkansas Online, 10 Mar. 2026
Aloe Vera Aloe vera has been used for centuries to treat burns, rashes, and dry skin.
—Ayesha Gulzar, Verywell Health, 10 Mar. 2026
Mother and daughter hurt by Taunton blast Twenty-five-year-old mother Lucitha Blanc and her 2-year-old daughter were inside and seriously injured with what police called life-threatening burns.
—Aaron Parseghian, CBS News, 8 Mar. 2026
Verb
If Sunday was any indication, the love affair between Avs fans and Kadri burns as hot as ever.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 9 Mar. 2026
The white phosphorus then ignites and burns intensely, destroying the agents by incinerating them – a method meant to reduce the risk of spreading the materials and to limit potential harm to civilians and the surrounding environment.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 8 Mar. 2026
The Mississippi plant now exclusively burns natural gas.
—Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2026
But, mom, though we are surrounded by so much darkness and uncertainty, our love burns bright.
—Sumiko Corley, NBC news, 3 Mar. 2026
But Mom, though we are surrounded by so much darkness and uncertainty, our love burns bright.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 2 Mar. 2026
But her desire to compete at a high level still burns deep.
—Cedric Golden, Austin American Statesman, 1 Mar. 2026
Yet within these modest walls burns a fierce desire to learn.
—Joyeeta Banerjee, NPR, 1 Mar. 2026
But the oil market is not as fragile as the headlines suggest, and OPEC+ is not standing by while the world burns.
—Wael Mahdi, semafor.com, 1 Mar. 2026
Noun
His attorneys argued the car’s hood was too hot to sit on, based on testimony from other officers, and her body didn’t show evidence of burns.
—Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Mar. 2026
Controlled burns will be carried out every 2 to 5 years to maintain the oak savanna habitat.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 14 Mar. 2026
One passage depicts the Bonnie-and-Clyde-like notoriety of Frank and the Bride, leading ordinary women to adopt her wild hairdo and goth makeup (including what are evidently meant to be burns on her mouth and tongue from all that electricity).
—Peter Tonguette, The Washington Examiner, 13 Mar. 2026
The immediate physical toll of these attacks — manifesting as respiratory distress and chemical burns to the eyes and throat — may only be the precursor to a more permanent health crisis.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 11 Mar. 2026
The Red Crescent Society warned residents to stay indoors to avoid the acid rain, as well as toxic gases, which could cause chemical burns to the skin and serious damage to the lungs.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 10 Mar. 2026
Survivors are at risk of infections and organ or respiratory failure, even if their burns are small.
—Arkansas Online, 10 Mar. 2026
Aloe Vera Aloe vera has been used for centuries to treat burns, rashes, and dry skin.
—Ayesha Gulzar, Verywell Health, 10 Mar. 2026
Mother and daughter hurt by Taunton blast Twenty-five-year-old mother Lucitha Blanc and her 2-year-old daughter were inside and seriously injured with what police called life-threatening burns.
—Aaron Parseghian, CBS News, 8 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for burns
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The robot carries a hose that glows in dark, smoky environments.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
17 Mar. 2026
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Behind them, Guardian Angel Catholic Church in East Hollywood glows with worn blue plaster walls against the SoCal golden-hour sun.—
Isabela Raygoza,
Billboard,
13 Mar. 2026
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As the world around them scorches under record heat, a family walks into the woods, asking what the future holds in this thermal dystopia.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
14 Jan. 2026
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That’s the difference between fury that scorches everything in sight and anger that fuels justice.—
Marc Brackett,
Time,
28 Oct. 2025
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Nothing steams football fans quite like NBC Sports broadcaster Cris Collinsworth praising Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
6 Feb. 2026
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Then, Lim steams the breastmilk in an espresso machine before adding the matcha into the drink.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
15 Jan. 2026
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In a statement issued Friday, the commission accused X of using its 'blue checkmark' in a way that deceives users.—
Mary Cunningham,
CBS News,
5 Dec. 2025
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The fragmentary Ni 12501 tablet from the Early Dynastic III period of Mesopotamia breaks off when Fox deceives the inhabitants of the netherworld in his quest to retrieve the storm god Ishkur.—
Rafil Kroll-Zaidi,
Harpers Magazine,
19 Sep. 2025
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For example, one weekend session saw Cheyenne Hunt, executive director of Gen Z for Change, and Washington Post staffer Dylan Wells discuss how the public consumes news.—
Karoline Leonard,
Austin American Statesman,
18 Mar. 2026
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But that also consumes about 5% of the country's overall electricity, according to a study by Tel Aviv University.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
15 Mar. 2026
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The property, which features lush greenery and old-growth trees set among babbling brooks and water features, is open to the public, and the gardens have served as a popular spot for weddings over the decades in addition to an annual Mother’s Day tea that Weston said attracts hundreds each year.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Sep. 2025
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Many of these parcels have elements like oak woodlands, meadows, brooks and rivers that create cooler, wetter areas that help plants and animals endure wildfires or periods of extreme heat or drought.—
Beth Rose Middleton Manning,
The Conversation,
15 Sep. 2025
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The conjunction between Mercury and fiery Mars in your 5th House of Originality ignites your ability to express yourself with flair that showcases your talent and resilience.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
15 Mar. 2026
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When the small town of Marion, Kansas, is thrust into the international spotlight after a police raid on the Marion County Record and the death of its 98-year-old co-owner, a fierce debate ignites about the abuse of power, journalistic ethics, local journalism, and the United States Constitution.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
12 Mar. 2026
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Anand arrived in Turkey for consultations on the situation in the region as the war rages on.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 Mar. 2026
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Iranians describe their fears and hopes as the war rages around them.—
Sarah Baniak,
ABC News,
15 Mar. 2026
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“Burns.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/burns. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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