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noun

ˈblāz How to pronounce blaze (audio)
Definition of blazenext
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as in explosion
a sudden intense expression of strong feeling she felt a blaze of resentment upon hearing that she had been passed over for promotion

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2
as in glow
the steady giving off of the form of radiation that makes vision possible temporarily blinded by the blaze of dozens of camera lights

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blaze

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verb (1)

as in to announce
to make known openly or publicly the White House didn't waste a minute in blazing the lower unemployment figures

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blaze

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verb (2)

1
as in to glow
to be on fire especially brightly the house blazed for over three hours in the late-night fire

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2
as in to burn
to shine with a bright harsh light the spotlight blazed through my window

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3
as in to speed
to proceed or move quickly an extreme skier went blazing down the ski slope at a reckless pace

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Recent Examples of blaze
Noun
By de-energizing power lines, utility providers seek to lessen the chances that an electrical spark could be whipped by winds into a devastating blaze. — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026 Santa Ana winds are leaving much of Los Angeles and Ventura counties with elevated wildfire risk on Thursday and Friday, leading to a National Weather Service warning that any blazes could spread quickly. — Austin Turner, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026
Verb
The One Pro was fine a few years ago, but now even budget models like the Viture Pro 2 ($299) and X by XReal a01+ ($299) can pump out a blazing 1,600 nits. — Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 15 Oct. 2026 This 2-plus-hour ride follows the Hocking River past canal locks, wooded hillsides, and quaint small towns, with blazing maples and oaks. — Lauren Dana Ellman, Midwest Living, 15 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for blaze
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blaze
  1. explosion
  2. glow
  3. announce
  4. burn
  5. flame
  6. speed
  7. burst
  8. glare
Noun
  • More recently, the Kremlin has expressed hope that those who orchestrated the explosions will be held accountable.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 13 Oct. 2026
  • The trailer also featured glimpses of steamy makeouts, ATV chases down the beach, fiery explosions, and good ol’ bar fights.
    — Isabella Albaig, Vulture, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of explosion
Noun
  • The concealer, which comes in 25 shades, goes on top to add a subtle glow that plays up the color of the eyes.
    — Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 16 Oct. 2026
  • While the planets in our solar system are still visible, sky glow obscures more distant objects, such as fainter stars.
    — Chris McMullen, Space.com, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of glow
Verb
  • Trump blindsided Zelenskyy last weekend by announcing that Ukraine and Russia had agreed not to target each other's energy facilities.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 17 Oct. 2026
  • In recent weeks, legal trouble has brewed between her estate and nephew Brian Seaver, who was also her longtime head of security and the one who announced her passing to fans in a video on her social media.
    — Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of announce
Verb
  • The house took eight years to build on the property where the couple’s previous home burned during the 2018 Woolsey fire, along with Albuquerque’s studio, archive and many of her paintings.
    — Jane Horowitz, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026
  • The wall's stonework showed signs of fire damage, while archaeologists also uncovered burned seeds and the remains of a charred wooden building nearby.
    — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of burn
Verb
  • The flaming tower is part of a component most often known in Russian by the acronym ELOU-AVT, shorthand for an Electric Desalting and Atmospheric-Vacuum Distillation Unit.
    — Jarrett Ley, Washington Post, 9 Oct. 2026
  • When SpaceX’s giant Starship rocket exploded over the Caribbean last year, the internet lit up with videos from airline passengers, island tourists and locals showing flaming debris shooting across the sky.
    — Heather Vogell, ProPublica, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of flame
Verb
  • Ambrossi can’t sit still, and has left his hotel to speed-walk through the city, speaking rapidly and barely glancing at his phone screen.
    — Daniel D'Addario, Variety, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Supporters say Prop 45 will speed up environmental review for essential housing, transportation, water, health, education and other projects, cutting costly delays and passing the savings on to consumers.
    — Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of speed
Noun
  • Shuting Qiu’s lineup of vivid patterns and billowing silhouettes offered a burst of color and optimism to the city.
    — Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Even during historically warm winters, intense cold snaps, lake-effect bursts, and major individual snowstorms remain entirely possible.
    — Ahmad Bajjey, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of burst
Noun
  • The glare cast by the 74%-lit waxing gibbous moon will hide fainter shooting stars for much of the night.
    — Anthony Wood, Space.com, 17 Oct. 2026
  • He was constantly interrupted by phone calls, the glare of television lights and accepted his good wishes of his friends across the country.
    — Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of glare

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“Blaze.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blaze. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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