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or smouldering
as in flickering
being on fire with no visible flames but often with much smoke
All that was left of the campfire were smoldering embers.
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or smouldering
1
as in snarling
to be excited or emotionally stirred up with anger
She smoldered when first learning of her son's misbehavior at school, but had calmed down by the time he arrived home.
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as in blazing
to be on fire usually with smoke but few flames
They look forward to those long summer nights telling stories beside a smoldering campfire.
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Recent Examples of smoldering
Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
The building was still smoldering when France’s president, Emmanuel Macron, promised to reopen it in five years.
—Michael Kimmelman, New York Times, 6 Dec. 2024
Investigators after a lengthy probe ruled out arson and determined the fire was probably caused by an accident, either an electrical fault or sparked by a smoldering cigarette left by a workman.
—Kim Hjelmgaard, USA TODAY, 30 Nov. 2024
The fire was either an electrical fault or sparked by a smoldering cigarette left by a worker.
—Kim Hjelmgaard, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2024
And near the farm, a wildfire that started in July is still smoldering, fueled by the drought.
—Elaine Quijano, CBS News, 27 Nov. 2024
The music moves from inventive, engaging art song to smoldering improvisations in which Wilkins and his bandmates—anchored by his regular colleagues Micah Thomas on piano, Rick Rosato on bass and Kweku Sumbry on drums—push to the outer limits.
—Steve Hochman, SPIN, 21 Oct. 2024
In the San Gabriel Canyon, high winds reignited the smoldering Bridge fire, prompting the closure of San Gabriel Canyon Road, according to Caltrans.
—Ben Poston, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2024
Video released by the Oakland Fire Department on social media platform X earlier Friday showed firefighters hosing down a smoldering front lawn and flames showing from the roof of a home.
—Tenzin Shakya, ABC News, 18 Oct. 2024
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One home with a pool was nearly demolished; another was little more than a chimney and a pile of smoldering rubble.
—Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
The building was still smoldering when France’s president, Emmanuel Macron, promised to reopen it in five years.
—Michael Kimmelman, New York Times, 6 Dec. 2024
Investigators after a lengthy probe ruled out arson and determined the fire was probably caused by an accident, either an electrical fault or sparked by a smoldering cigarette left by a workman.
—Kim Hjelmgaard, USA TODAY, 30 Nov. 2024
The fire was either an electrical fault or sparked by a smoldering cigarette left by a worker.
—Kim Hjelmgaard, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2024
And near the farm, a wildfire that started in July is still smoldering, fueled by the drought.
—Elaine Quijano, CBS News, 27 Nov. 2024
The music moves from inventive, engaging art song to smoldering improvisations in which Wilkins and his bandmates—anchored by his regular colleagues Micah Thomas on piano, Rick Rosato on bass and Kweku Sumbry on drums—push to the outer limits.
—Steve Hochman, SPIN, 21 Oct. 2024
In the San Gabriel Canyon, high winds reignited the smoldering Bridge fire, prompting the closure of San Gabriel Canyon Road, according to Caltrans.
—Ben Poston, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2024
Video released by the Oakland Fire Department on social media platform X earlier Friday showed firefighters hosing down a smoldering front lawn and flames showing from the roof of a home.
—Tenzin Shakya, ABC News, 18 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for smoldering
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These guys in these suits are just blazing hot.William Earl, Variety, 6 Dec. 2024
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These guys in these suits are just blazing hot.William Earl, Variety, 6 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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At private equity firm TPG, global head of human resources Anna Edwin poised one of the most burning questions for business leaders in thinking through their future talent strategies.Ryan Hogg, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2024
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Social media star Hannah Neeleman and her husband Daniel Neeleman are answering fans' most burning question.Charmaine Patterson, Peoplemag, 30 July 2024
Adjective
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Visitors throughout the state can experience the magnificent 3-acre Christmas light display, highlighted by a 30-foot ribbon tree, 32-foot glowing ribbon arch, dazzling 20-foot Starburst, Christmas sleigh, and more.Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 15 Dec. 2024
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Gold mining shaped early California and fast-tracked its status from territory to statehood, fueled by a population boom seeking glowing fortunes.Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
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Flo Milli is closing out 2024 with yet another flaming hot freestyle.Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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Then again, those others didn't have Dwayne Johnson’s macho demigod Maui playing a flaming conch shell.Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 26 Nov. 2024
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Alabama’s out, the SEC is seething and major changes are coming to the CFP as a result.Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 8 Dec. 2024
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The work begins with soft, airy slipping, the sense of something quietly seething and forming.Zachary Woolfe, New York Times, 24 Nov. 2024
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With some true detective work, Flueger quickly discovers that pigeons are trying to claim squatter rights a bit too close higher up, angering the furry felines.Demetrius Patterson, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Oct. 2024
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Francis has tried to toe a balanced line on Gaza after initially angering Israel with comments that were perceived of as being supportive of the Palestinians.San Diego Union-Tribune, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2024
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“Smoldering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smoldering. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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