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as in flaming
being on fire
a firefighter must be that rare soul who rushes into a burning house, not away from it
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as in boiling
having a notably high temperature
a burning sauna seems like a welcome retreat after a day of shoveling snow
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as in warm
having or expressing great depth of feeling
the burning enthusiasm of that candidate's campaign workers
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as in urgent
needing immediate attention
once again the media ignored the burning issues and focused on fluff
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as in glowing
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 scorching
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 steaming
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 blazing
to shine with a bright harsh light
the bright streetlight outside our motel room burned all night long
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as in tricking
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 consuming
to make complete use of
heedlessly burning the country's resources without any concern for future generations
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Recent Examples of burning
Joelle Goldstein, Peoplemag, 8 Mar. 2024
There is little public discussion of the most burning issue of the day – the war – and efforts by public opinion scientists to quantify peoples’ moods are fraught with ambiguity.
—Fred Weir, The Christian Science Monitor, 22 Feb. 2024
William Harwood, CBS News, 4 Oct. 2024
But in July, the local agencies received word from the Forest Service that contractors could no longer provide aerial supervision over fires burning on federal land.
—Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
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Of course, the surprise Love Is Blind alumni guests will also get in on the fun, asking the current cast some of their most burning questions.
—Joelle Goldstein, Peoplemag, 8 Mar. 2024
There is little public discussion of the most burning issue of the day – the war – and efforts by public opinion scientists to quantify peoples’ moods are fraught with ambiguity.
—Fred Weir, The Christian Science Monitor, 22 Feb. 2024
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The methane-burning BE-4s, each one generating 550,000 pounds of thrust, continued boosting the rocket out of the lower atmosphere for another three minutes or so before shutting down.
—William Harwood, CBS News, 4 Oct. 2024
But in July, the local agencies received word from the Forest Service that contractors could no longer provide aerial supervision over fires burning on federal land.
—Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
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Start with the prime beef meatballs, follow with hand cut pasta topped with short rib Bolognese and finish with a showstopper: a flaming meringue torte, singed tableside and then covered in a warm chocolate sauce.Kathy A. McDonald, Variety, 5 Nov. 2024
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The tepid show’s largest room, painted a flaming red orange for those who might not yet have a clue, presents eight tent-like enclosures tricked out with stage sets that describe a hospital room, an Amazon warehouse storage space, an automobile interior and more.Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2024
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One idea is that about a million years after the Big Bang, the universe cooled and underwent a phase transition, an event similar to how boiling water turns liquid into gas.Yasemin Saplakoglu, Scientific American, 3 Mar. 2020
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If candy is still stuck on, pour more boiling water over whatever hasn’t come clean.Washington Post, Washington Post, 3 Dec. 2019
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Between 2020 and 2022, according to U. S. Census Bureau data, Texas acquired more than 9 million new residents attracted by the state's more affordable housing, relatively strong job market, cheaper cost of living, lack of income taxes, warm weather, and a relaxed atmosphere.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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This hooded jacket has the brand’s signature Omni-Heat technology, which will keep you warm and dry in unpredictable weather.Esme Benjamin, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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Although drought is the most urgent threat, the Northeast is also broadly getting rainier as a result of climate change, because a warmer atmosphere can hold more moisture.Denise Chow, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
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And the need for more crew couldn’t be more urgent as Japan’s Visual Industry Promotion Organization (VIPO) revealed that ten projects have already been approved for the country’s new 50% location incentive.Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2024
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Users can see a developing fire on the map, represented by a glowing yellow dot well before its perimeter is reported to the NIFC.Kristin Shaw, Popular Science, 14 Nov. 2024
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Ace is the king of the household whether the moon is glowing or not.Marina Koren, The Atlantic, 21 Oct. 2024
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An unprecedented heat wave is scorching parts of the western United States at the start of October with record-breaking temperatures and lingering excessive heat alerts expected to last into the weekend.Thao Nguyen, USA TODAY, 3 Oct. 2024
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One of the most common mishaps when cooking is burning your food and/or scorching your pans.Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 2 Oct. 2024
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The show was also intentional about embracing younger artists blazing new trails in the industry — from a medley with up-and-coming urban artists Eladio Carrión, Quevedo, Myke Towers, to a Spanglish performance by Joe Jonas and Ela Taubert, who is nominated for best new artist.Nicole Acevedo, NBC News, 15 Nov. 2024
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The show was also intentional about embracing younger artists blazing new trails in the industry — from a medley with up-and-coming urban artists Eladio Carrión, Quevedo, Myke Towers, to a Spanglish performance by Joe Jonas and Ela Taubert, who is nominated for best new artist.Nicole Acevedo, NBC News, 15 Nov. 2024
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Who is at risk for consuming unpasteurized apple cider?Katie Wiseman, The Indianapolis Star, 4 Oct. 2024
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Enjoying a crisp fall day at the cider mill is still safe, but the FDA suggests asking if the product is pasteurized before consuming.Olivia Rose, The Arizona Republic, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Burning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/burning. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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