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 burnt
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
James Parker, The Atlantic, 12 Sep. 2025
In part, James and Elizabeth Murdoch, who blazed their own separate trails in the media business, had concerns about Fox News and the close affiliation of the news network with the family.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 8 Sep. 2025
Either way, the young guns blazed through the trials.
—Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2025
Homicide detectives launched an investigation in Nevada's Black Rock Desert, after a festivalgoer reported finding the body as the festival's iconic giant effigy blazed at the site, authorities confirmed Sunday.
—Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
Had the sickness blazed new pathways and cast light on tangled old ones?
—Alexandra Schwartz, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2025
Larsen blazed another trail in 1979 by running for Hamilton County Municipal Court Judge.
—Jeff Suess, The Enquirer, 21 Aug. 2025
Maye found Henderson early in his developing wheel route down the left sideline, and the rookie running back blazed 50-plus yards through the Vikings’ defense for a score.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 13 Aug. 2025
In southern Spain, around 2,000 people, including tourists, have been evacuated from the popular town of Tarifa as a wildfire blazed in view of the beaches.
—Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2025
James Parker, The Atlantic, 12 Sep. 2025
In part, James and Elizabeth Murdoch, who blazed their own separate trails in the media business, had concerns about Fox News and the close affiliation of the news network with the family.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 8 Sep. 2025
Either way, the young guns blazed through the trials.
—Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2025
Homicide detectives launched an investigation in Nevada's Black Rock Desert, after a festivalgoer reported finding the body as the festival's iconic giant effigy blazed at the site, authorities confirmed Sunday.
—Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
Had the sickness blazed new pathways and cast light on tangled old ones?
—Alexandra Schwartz, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2025
Larsen blazed another trail in 1979 by running for Hamilton County Municipal Court Judge.
—Jeff Suess, The Enquirer, 21 Aug. 2025
Maye found Henderson early in his developing wheel route down the left sideline, and the rookie running back blazed 50-plus yards through the Vikings’ defense for a score.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 13 Aug. 2025
In southern Spain, around 2,000 people, including tourists, have been evacuated from the popular town of Tarifa as a wildfire blazed in view of the beaches.
—Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2025
Verb
From up in the rafters, a single spotlight coldly blazed.
—James Parker, The Atlantic, 12 Sep. 2025
In part, James and Elizabeth Murdoch, who blazed their own separate trails in the media business, had concerns about Fox News and the close affiliation of the news network with the family.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 8 Sep. 2025
Either way, the young guns blazed through the trials.
—Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2025
Homicide detectives launched an investigation in Nevada's Black Rock Desert, after a festivalgoer reported finding the body as the festival's iconic giant effigy blazed at the site, authorities confirmed Sunday.
—Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
Had the sickness blazed new pathways and cast light on tangled old ones?
—Alexandra Schwartz, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2025
Larsen blazed another trail in 1979 by running for Hamilton County Municipal Court Judge.
—Jeff Suess, The Enquirer, 21 Aug. 2025
Maye found Henderson early in his developing wheel route down the left sideline, and the rookie running back blazed 50-plus yards through the Vikings’ defense for a score.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 13 Aug. 2025
In southern Spain, around 2,000 people, including tourists, have been evacuated from the popular town of Tarifa as a wildfire blazed in view of the beaches.
—Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2025
Adjective
From up in the rafters, a single spotlight coldly blazed.
—James Parker, The Atlantic, 12 Sep. 2025
In part, James and Elizabeth Murdoch, who blazed their own separate trails in the media business, had concerns about Fox News and the close affiliation of the news network with the family.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 8 Sep. 2025
Either way, the young guns blazed through the trials.
—Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2025
Homicide detectives launched an investigation in Nevada's Black Rock Desert, after a festivalgoer reported finding the body as the festival's iconic giant effigy blazed at the site, authorities confirmed Sunday.
—Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
Had the sickness blazed new pathways and cast light on tangled old ones?
—Alexandra Schwartz, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2025
Larsen blazed another trail in 1979 by running for Hamilton County Municipal Court Judge.
—Jeff Suess, The Enquirer, 21 Aug. 2025
Maye found Henderson early in his developing wheel route down the left sideline, and the rookie running back blazed 50-plus yards through the Vikings’ defense for a score.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 13 Aug. 2025
In southern Spain, around 2,000 people, including tourists, have been evacuated from the popular town of Tarifa as a wildfire blazed in view of the beaches.
—Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blazed
Adjective
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For those who will fill a sizeable chunk of the 52,769 seats on a regular basis, however, there are other, less heralded aspects to the new build that may well ensure Everton avoid the pitfalls suffered by other clubs when upping sticks from a beloved old home.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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Manning struggled for much of the game, and Texas coach Steve Sarkisian launched a defense of his heralded sophomore with an eye on bigger games later in season.—
Erick Smith,
USA Today,
2 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Both men and women over age 61 had higher rates of reading compared to lower age groups from 2003 to 2023; 21% of women ages 41 to 50 and 51 to 60 reported reading for fun, while that number jumped to 41% for women 61 and over.—
Helen Carefoot,
Flow Space,
16 Sep. 2025
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Their reported split comes after PEOPLE exclusively revealed on July 9 that Natasha was departing her role at Kensington Palace after 15 years of service, to set up her own private consultancy firm.—
Latoya Gayle,
PEOPLE,
6 Sep. 2025
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The announced memorandum therefore sent shock waves through the industry.—
Scott Montgomery,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Chris Taylor, a state appeals court judge and former Democratic state lawmaker, is the only announced candidate.—
Scott Bauer,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Aug. 2025
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Kirk, for his part, was a professed fan of the episode.—
Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
11 Sep. 2025
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With the frequently audible director alternating between frat boy giddiness and genuine concern at Sheen’s antics, the actor appears entirely in control, a product of seven years of professed sobriety.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The ‘Jinx’ The Greatest Show on Turf was not an advertised world tour, but rather an exhibition that unexpectedly revolutionized NFL offenses.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
12 Sep. 2025
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Certain equipment may be required to reach advertised speeds.—
Roxanne Downer,
USA Today,
29 Aug. 2025
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These are two of the more publicized stories of his generosity and attachment to Louisville, but 2X says the support Miller has offered the city goes well beyond the Robertson and Tyus families.—
Maggie Menderski,
The Courier-Journal,
29 Aug. 2025
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Norfolk District Attorney Michael Morrissey, whose office oversaw the highly publicized, incredibly expensive, and ultimately unsuccessful prosecution of Karen Read, has drawn at least three Democratic challengers to his job.—
Matthew Medsger,
Boston Herald,
5 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Above all, broadcast hero stories internally; behavior follows narrative.—
Jim Stevenson,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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Of course, with a broadcast social network like X, everyone is both a patron and an owner of sorts.—
Charlie Warzel,
The Atlantic,
23 May 2025
Adjective
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According to published rules for Energizer Park, political banners are prohibited, though no explicit mention is made of political clothing or accessories such as hats.—
Isabel van Brugen,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Aug. 2025
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The author moved to the United States from India at 7 years old and this is her second published novel.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Aug. 2025
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“Blazed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blazed. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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