- present participle of smolder.
smoldering
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The company has said it will continue to manage the landfill, including addressing the smoldering underground fire “that is affecting the northwest corner of the landfill, as well as closure and post-closure activities.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 29, 2026
Actor Anthony Palmini plays Rhysand, the smoldering character from the hit literary series “A Court of Thorns and Roses,” in a full-cast audiobook version of the fantastical tale of romance and adventure.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 26, 2026
ACOTAR, as it is known to aficionados, blends the swords-and-sorcery of fantasy epics like "Game of Thrones" with the smoldering romance familiar to readers of Danielle Steel.
From Barron's ● Oct. 23, 2026
However, reporting from The Times later found both firefighters and nearby residents had observed smoldering in the burn area.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 2, 2026
Even though it’s dark, even though his face is in shadow, it seems that his eyes glow with red fire like the tip of his smoldering cigarette.
From "Without Refuge" by Jane Mitchell
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