blazes
Britishplural noun
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slang a euphemistic word for hell
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informal (intensifier)
to run like blazes
what the blazes are you doing?
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slang go to hell!
Example Sentences
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"Worry is warranted. Worry is how we anticipate problems," Altman said, drawing a parallel with the development of fire safety after blazes destroyed cities.
From Barron's ● Sep. 2, 2026
Civil protection authorities said dozens of blazes swept through several provinces along the country's northern coastline.
From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2026
Many wild places historically depended on fires to maintain their ecosystems, and as people have continued to build farther into those places, they have, with great success, suppressed those blazes, Frievalt said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2026
Even so, Tesla’s proprietary digital environment works beautifully, looks great and blazes away, faster than you can swipe.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 22, 2026
The princess's royal emblem blazes brightly on its side.
From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton
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