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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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Zendaya shuts down engagement rumors after an Instagram story ignites speculation.—
Whitney Perry,
Glamour,
2 Jan. 2025
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Inside the pages is a model for creating an environment and employee experience that ignites higher engagement and better performance.—
Holly Corbett,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
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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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In one scene that has become an Internet meme, an unemployed Ben spends three weeks making a three-second Claymation music video.—
Rachel Syme,
The New Yorker,
23 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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With the star ready to explode into life — and threatening to engulf the Earth in the process — Joy grabs the briefcase and absorbs the seed into herself.—
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
25 Dec. 2024
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This crystal absorbs negative energy and provides emotional stability, allowing this Earth sign to tackle challenges with steady resolve.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
23 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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Mulch also reduces problems with heaving soils.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
4 Jan. 2025
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Ionic technology reduces frizz while dual bristles detangle and glide through hair for a silky smooth blowout every time.—
Vacation,
refinery29.com,
4 Jan. 2025
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“Burns.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/burns. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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