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as in blazing
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 flaring
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
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 May 2026
The most burning question going into the game was whether Hoyos, the team’s sporting director before taking the coaching reins, would tinker with the starting lineup.
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Miami Herald,
19 Apr. 2026
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
3 July 2026
The burning question now is when will the Hornets use that treasure trove to go and out and bring in a big-name talent?
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Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
3 July 2026
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Adjective
An important insider just shed light on one of the most burning questions in reality TV.
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Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 May 2026
The most burning question going into the game was whether Hoyos, the team’s sporting director before taking the coaching reins, would tinker with the starting lineup.
—
Miami Herald,
19 Apr. 2026
Verb
Its light is rather that of a glowing molten metal than that of a burning furnace.
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Robert Lea,
Space.com,
3 July 2026
The burning question now is when will the Hornets use that treasure trove to go and out and bring in a big-name talent?
—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
3 July 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for burning
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Its most striking feature, however, is tied to Houston’s blazing 12-season NBA career.
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The unexpected design adds instant intrigue to the space while still serving the functional role of offering a cool respite from the sun's blazing rays.
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More humane methods of killing lobsters pre-boiling include a sharp knife through the head, electrical stunning, or freezing.
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Agrawal and her team studied ionic liquids — salts that are liquid at sub-boiling temperatures (below 212 degrees Fahrenheit, or 100 degrees Celsius) — as a potential hospitable environment for life.
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Goodson explains that pomegranates thrive in warm climates and are widely enjoyed around the world.
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Mallorca In fall, the crowds in Mallorca dissipate, the sea stays warm, and the impossible restaurant reservation opens up.
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In his inital letter, Lehmkuhl agreed that there is an urgent need to clear debris and address the persistent odor of millions of pounds of rotting food at the site.
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The industry conversation around funding reform is urgent precisely because this generation deserves a system that matches their ambition and offers them a future.
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In February 2004, Hargitay was glowing alongside Hermann at the Writers Guild Awards.
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While the show continued as scheduled, spectators could only see colors glowing through the marine fog.
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Rhode Islanders celebrated America's 250th anniversary at the Bristol Fourth of July parade despite scorching temperatures.
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On the corner of West 31st Street and Seventh Avenue, right outside Madison Square Garden, the heat was scorching as the temperature inched to 100 degrees.
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Reduce heat to low and cook (milk should be steaming or just barely simmering around edges of pan) 10 minutes.
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Marylanders settled back for a steaming celebration of America’s 194th birthday today.
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The world is still not reducing fossil fuel use, industrial emissions, methane, and flaring quickly enough to bend the global emissions curve downward.
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Getting your hands dirty with charcoal, tweaking vents and chimneys to stop chunks of oak from flaring up and destroying your brisket, exerting your will over the heat inside a big metal box; barbecue takes a lot of practice.
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“Burning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/burning. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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