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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
Ali Faccenda, People.com, 18 Dec. 2024
Your body burns calories all the time, even while sleeping.
—Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 16 Dec. 2024
The scans identified the same levels of activity in the dopamine-rich areas of the brain in both groups and suggest that, for some, the excitement of romance burns brightly for, regardless of time.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Bon has also created prints and giant photo negatives made with shipping containers where there is no developing, just the light which burns into the metal in the film, which are on the walls surrounding the sculptures.
—Tom Teicholz, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Although a resistance training workout burns fewer calories than cardio, the addition of muscle mass over time with intensive workouts boosts metabolic rate.
—Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 3 Oct. 2024
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There’s no need to spend over $30 or more on a yummy scented candle that’s long-lasting, smells luxurious, and burns evenly.
—Ali Faccenda, People.com, 18 Dec. 2024
Your body burns calories all the time, even while sleeping.
—Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 16 Dec. 2024
The scans identified the same levels of activity in the dopamine-rich areas of the brain in both groups and suggest that, for some, the excitement of romance burns brightly for, regardless of time.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Bon has also created prints and giant photo negatives made with shipping containers where there is no developing, just the light which burns into the metal in the film, which are on the walls surrounding the sculptures.
—Tom Teicholz, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Although a resistance training workout burns fewer calories than cardio, the addition of muscle mass over time with intensive workouts boosts metabolic rate.
—Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 3 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for burns
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Of course, although India's demand growth in percentage and volume terms exceeds China's growth in the EIA's forecast, the latter still consumes significantly more oil.—
Gaurav Sharma,
Forbes,
29 Dec. 2024
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During that brief life, the serverless function consumes some amount of memory and CPU.—
Matt Butcher,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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When used purposefully, controversy attracts attention to your cause and ignites important conversations.—
Jay Ruderman,
Rolling Stone,
9 Apr. 2025
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Adolescence ignites a deep, primal fear in every parent.—
Avivah Wittenberg-Cox,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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Pacific Palisades wildfire rages A fast-moving wildfire fueled by dangerously high-speed Santa Ana winds continues to threaten homes in some of California's most exclusive neighborhoods on Wednesday.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA TODAY,
8 Jan. 2025
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Civil war rages in China, and he’s enlisted in the Nationalist Army.—
Kayla Maiuri,
New York Times,
3 Jan. 2025
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Now, the YouTuber has broken his silence — in a 21-minute video uploaded to his side channel with 272,000 subscribers that only spends around two minutes explaining his recent absence from the internet.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
24 Dec. 2024
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While in the Heber Valley, Thomas spends the majority of his time in Midway, Utah, a town on the Eastern flank of the Wasatch Mountains, about an hour away from Salt Lake City and a stone’s throw from Park City.—
The Editors,
Outside Online,
23 Dec. 2024
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The idea of festivals just exhausts me.—
Meg Zukin,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Apr. 2025
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If Le Pen exhausts the appeals process and truly cannot run for the presidency in 2027, the party already has an obvious candidate-in-waiting in Jordan Bardella.—
Cole Stangler,
Time,
1 Apr. 2025
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The echo of all those other cities’ plights is reason to offer some sympathy, or at least recognition, as the Beltway now absorbs its blows.—
Alec MacGillis,
ProPublica,
13 Mar. 2025
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As the cheese melts in the oven, the panko absorbs just enough of its richness, creating a crispy, peppery topping that's perfect for pasta, soups, salads, roasted vegetables, and much more.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Mar. 2025
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But watch those eyes widen when suddenly there’s a test of guts and his meanness flares again.—
Mary McNamara,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Mar. 2025
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Unlike typical wide-leg jeans, this style flares out at the knee and subtly cinches back toward the ankle.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
16 Jan. 2025
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Your healthcare provider may prescribe a topical corticosteroid medication that reduces scales, redness, swelling, and itchiness.—
Laura Schober,
Health,
4 Jan. 2025
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That includes the Windfall Elimination Provision, or WEP, which reduces Social Security benefits for individuals who also receive pension or disability benefits from employers who did not withhold Social Security taxes.—
Lorie Konish,
CNBC,
4 Jan. 2025
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“Burns.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/burns. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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