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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
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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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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Welcome back to The Prompt, Microsoft debuted designs for a new type of data center that consumes zero water to cool its chips and servers.Rashi Shrivastava, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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The more vigorous the struggle to escape, the more debt that consumes the drowning victim.Forrest Claypool, Chicago Tribune, 5 Dec. 2024
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As Venus shakes things up in your 11th house of friendships and group dynamics, and Mars retrograde ignites your fifth house of self-expression, expect some unexpected drama in your social circle.Valerie Mesa, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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Gwin turns a couple knobs to get the propane flowing and ignites it.Ari Daniel, NPR, 9 Dec. 2024
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In Ukraine's Luhansk region, Russia's offensive along the Kupiansk-Svatove-Kreminna line Wednesday saw marginal advances near Dvorichna, north of Kupiansk where fighting rages on the outskirts of the settlement, according to a Russian military blogger.Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
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The debate rages on about whether his model is sustainable, and whether and how investors should buy shares of $MSTR.Dave Birnbaum, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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As much time as the audience spends on the main characters’ dialogue, the camera also lingers on everything from the various settings of a rapidly expanding Macondo to the loaves of bread and soups in Úrsula’s kitchen.Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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In his writings, Mangione criticized corporations for increasing their profits and noted how the United States spends the most money on healthcare while only ranking forty-second in worldwide life expectancy, according to the report.Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 10 Dec. 2024
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The charge against Baldwin was dismissed with prejudice, meaning it can’t be brought back to court after the prosecution exhausts its appeals.Lauren Irwin, The Hill, 26 Nov. 2024
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This is essential as Ukraine exhausts its Soviet-era stocks and transitions to more advanced NATO weapons.Dan Altman, Foreign Affairs, 12 July 2022
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This dust absorbs light from the core, reddening it and making the dust appear rusty brown.Alan Taylor, The Atlantic, 9 Dec. 2024
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This then absorbs more heat, leading to more ice melting.Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 6 Dec. 2024
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Of course, there’s always a risk that inflation flares up again, or that inflation doesn’t quite hit the FOMC’s 2% target.Simon Moore, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
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The flattering design includes an A-line skirt that flares at the bottom.Hannah Rice, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2024
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Digitizing routes allows trucks to take the shortest, most efficient paths, which not only saves fuel but also reduces carbon footprint—a crucial factor in today’s push for sustainability.Evan J. Schwartz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The company's smart building systems optimize energy consumption across all properties, while heat pump technology reduces reliance on traditional energy sources.Christopher Marquis, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Burns.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/burns. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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