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or burnt
1
as in glowed
to be on fire especially brightly
all evening long we just sat there, contentedly watching the Yule log burn
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2
as in lighted
to set (something) on fire
it is not a good idea to try to burn old papers in the sink
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3
as in steamed
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 flared
to shine with a bright harsh light
the bright streetlight outside our motel room burned all night long
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as in caught
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 consumed
to make complete use of
heedlessly burning the country's resources without any concern for future generations
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or burnt
as in scorched
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Recent Examples of burned
Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2025
Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2025
The town had burned to the ground, and most of the Spanish settlers were dead, either of disease or in violent disputes about gold with indigenous peoples.
—Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2025
As England swung between Catholicism and Protestantism during the reigns of Henry's daughters Mary I and Elizabeth I, hundreds of Catholics and Protestants were executed for their faith, often burned at the stake.
—Joshua McElwee, USA Today, 23 Oct. 2025
The criticism even included attacks on her appearance and calls for her to be burned, raped or strangled.
—Janelle Griffith, PEOPLE, 22 Oct. 2025
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—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2025
There have been other attacks on attorney general officials in Baja California, including vehicles burned last month in Mesa de Otay and Playas de Tijuana.
—Alexandra Mendoza, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Oct. 2025
The fire burned 23,448 acres, destroyed about 6,800 structures and killed 12 people.
—Tom Tapp, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2025
Frank Olton, 76, was found tied to a pole in his basement suffering from multiple stab wounds, and his wife Maureen Olton, 77, was found on the house's first floor, severely burned, the NYPD said.
—Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 14 Oct. 2025
Verb
Yeager said none of the non-burned areas of the facility have been turned on again.
—Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2025
Adjective
Currently, there are no details as to how much land has been burned or the size of the crew conducting the prescribed fire.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2025
The town had burned to the ground, and most of the Spanish settlers were dead, either of disease or in violent disputes about gold with indigenous peoples.
—Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2025
As England swung between Catholicism and Protestantism during the reigns of Henry's daughters Mary I and Elizabeth I, hundreds of Catholics and Protestants were executed for their faith, often burned at the stake.
—Joshua McElwee, USA Today, 23 Oct. 2025
The criticism even included attacks on her appearance and calls for her to be burned, raped or strangled.
—Janelle Griffith, PEOPLE, 22 Oct. 2025
The watch is the perfect fitness partner and will track steps, calories burned, your heart rate and more.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2025
There have been other attacks on attorney general officials in Baja California, including vehicles burned last month in Mesa de Otay and Playas de Tijuana.
—Alexandra Mendoza, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Oct. 2025
The fire burned 23,448 acres, destroyed about 6,800 structures and killed 12 people.
—Tom Tapp, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2025
Frank Olton, 76, was found tied to a pole in his basement suffering from multiple stab wounds, and his wife Maureen Olton, 77, was found on the house's first floor, severely burned, the NYPD said.
—Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 14 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for burned
Verb
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Even from a boat, the gleaming white of bleached and dead corals glowed from beneath the surface.—
Alex Harris,
Miami Herald,
24 Oct. 2025
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Gabrielle Union glowed with glossy lips and sky-high lashes, and Viola Davis added a playful edge with a pop of blue eyeliner.—
Larry Stansbury,
Essence,
21 Oct. 2025
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Enjoy it raw or lightly steamed with olive oil, salt, and pepper for the most nutrients and best flavor.—
Carrie Madormo,
Verywell Health,
27 Oct. 2025
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News Round-Up The USA’s Under-20s steamed into the quarter-finals of the World Cup in Chile yesterday, wiping the floor with Italy.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
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Her psoriasis flared up for the first time since getting divorced, and she was also diagnosed with a brain aneurysm.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
23 Oct. 2025
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Tensions flared in August when a Chinese navy destroyer and coast guard vessel collided while seeking to block a Philippine government mission to supply local fishermen.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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When their 30-foot boat caught fire, the Sullivans were forced to swim to shore for safety, according to ABC News.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
23 Oct. 2025
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Combined with an intense summer heat wave, the surge caught many residents off guard, said Alex Ambrose, a transportation and climate policy analyst at New Jersey Policy Perspective.—
Sharon Goldman,
Fortune,
22 Oct. 2025
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For weeks, the community of Westminster, Colorado, had been consumed by the disappearance of 10-year-old Jessica Ridgeway, who had vanished earlier that month while walking to school.—
Dakin Andone,
CNN Money,
26 Oct. 2025
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Nonetheless, some 120,000 Mint Juleps are consumed across two sunny days at Churchill Downs during the Kentucky Derby, proving that some cocktails can become refreshing daytime summer sippers just by sheer force of will, and a little crushed ice.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
25 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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An ecru denim jacket and jeans with scorched and frayed hems emphasized the dystopian theme.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
13 Aug. 2025
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Just days after the Hudson wildfire, Hoffman noticed little sprouts of green coming up from the scorched soil; the ecosystem had already begun replenishing.—
Bianca Moreno-Paz,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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But in a twist, at the end of the first episode, Luke flamed up and flew into the sky, committing suicide by using his powers and exploding.—
Olivia Singh,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Former All-Pro Dallas corner Trevon Diggs’ play has fallen off a cliff this season, and the Cowboys have gotten torched for a league-leading 10 touchdowns on throws of 20-plus yards.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
24 Oct. 2025
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When the Dragon Bravo Fire torched the Grand Canyon’s North Rim in mid-July while the White Sage Fire spread further north, politicians immediately jumped to assign blame.—
Joan Meiners,
AZCentral.com,
20 Oct. 2025
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“Burned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/burned. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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