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as in to dry
to make dry
weeks of drought had badly scorched the soil
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Recent Examples of scorch
Blazers scorching from distance Regardless of the lineup the Warriors threw on the court, not a single combination seemed capable of keeping the Blazers from getting shots up from behind the arc.
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Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 25 Oct. 2025
As of Thursday morning, eight acres of land had been scorched by it.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 24 Oct. 2025
Direct light can scorch the leaves.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 23 Oct. 2025
On a late summer morning in the Pacific Palisades, dozens of hummingbirds rise from the ashes of Spencer Pratt‘s scorched hillside property, where his 2,200-square-foot, three-bedroom home once perched.
—Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2025
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Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 25 Oct. 2025
As of Thursday morning, eight acres of land had been scorched by it.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 24 Oct. 2025
Direct light can scorch the leaves.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 23 Oct. 2025
On a late summer morning in the Pacific Palisades, dozens of hummingbirds rise from the ashes of Spencer Pratt‘s scorched hillside property, where his 2,200-square-foot, three-bedroom home once perched.
—Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scorch
Verb
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If grilling, place saucepan on unlit side of grill, and heat until just warmed through, about 2 minutes, while wings char.—
Sabrina Weiss,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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Add the white and pale green scallion pieces, cooking and stirring occasionally until the scallions are slightly charred, about 3 minutes.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Oct. 2025
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Americans suffering from high cost of living, rising food and energy prices, and leaving them out to dry with no plan on our skyrocketing health insurance premiums.—
Deputy News Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Promptly dry the pan with a paper towel or lint-free tea towel.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
5 Nov. 2025
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Both of these drying mistakes can singe the fibers, making your once fluffy towels stiff and uncomfortable.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
8 Oct. 2025
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But the laser singes her brain.—
Diana Arterian,
Literary Hub,
8 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Feeling inspired to bake as the weather cools?—
Abby Norman,
Verywell Health,
4 Nov. 2025
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Romans don’t roast it, bake it into tarts, or turn it into soups.—
Katie Parla,
Saveur,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Scorch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scorch. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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