How to Use sear in a Sentence

sear

1 of 2 verb

• The flames seared my skin.
• The steak was seared over a hot grill.
• The tree was seared by lightning.
• Briefly sear on each end and remove to a wire rack to cool.
  — Gavin Kaysen, Robb Report, 30 Nov. 2022
• By the time Taylor stepped down from the bus, their battle lines had seared in the grass.
  — Nate Atkins, The Indianapolis Star, 21 Aug. 2023
• The spices form a charred crust when seared in a hot skillet or on the grill, hence the name blackened.
  — Lynda Balslev, The Mercury News, 12 Feb. 2024
• The only trick is to sear the caps in a hot oven to concentrate the juices and flavors.
  — Star Tribune, 16 Dec. 2020
• That means placing the darker side, the one that was 70% seared, face-down on the cutting board.
  — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Oct. 2023
• The goal is to sear the outside of the pork without overcooking the inside.
  — Robin Miller, USA TODAY, 24 Oct. 2022
• Add the olive oil and sear the salmon fillets skin side down until the skin is browned and crispy, 2 to 5 minutes.
  — Eric Kim, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 May 2023
• Place the collars skin-side down and sear them until the skin is golden and crispy.
  — Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Mar. 2024
• If there is a fat cap on the edge of the steak, start by searing that for 2 to 3 minutes until browned.
  — Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 24 Mar. 2024
• He’s been asking for a kitchen torch to caramelize his homemade crème brûlée and sear his steak.
  — Cnn Underscored Staff, CNN Underscored, 9 Dec. 2020
• Once hot, sear the lamb on all sides until browned, about 2 minutes per side.
  — Christian Reynoso, San Francisco Chronicle, 14 Apr. 2023
• Add 4 slices ham and cook until seared on one side, 30 seconds to 1 minute.
  — Christopher Michel, Country Living, 8 May 2023
• A few minutes on the stovetop to make your ice cream base, blanch a few veggies or sear a steak?
  — Julie Giuffrida, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2022
• Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until the beef is nicely seared.
  — Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 28 June 2023
• Having too much stuff in the wok can cause the ingredients to steam rather than sear.
  — Nicole Papantoniou, Good Housekeeping, 20 July 2022
• Then, season and sear your steak in a hot skillet for a few minutes on each side.
  — Angela Watson, chicagotribune.com, 17 Mar. 2021
• Then Darrell felt a blast of searing heat and a concussive thump at his back, and he was thrown to the ground.
  — Ayelet Waldman, The New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2024
• Turn over and sear on the other side until golden and crisp, 4 to 5 minutes.
  — Kristen Hartke, Washington Post, 14 Sep. 2020
• Add the chicken, skin-side down and sear until well browned, about five minutes.
  — Tanya Holland, Robb Report, 25 Oct. 2022
• Record heat seared the United States, China, Kuwait and beyond.
  — David Gelles, New York Times, 19 Sep. 2023
• Once hot, add the sausages and sear them on both sides until golden, about 2 minutes per side.
  — Christian Reynoso, SFChronicle.com, 16 Oct. 2020
• Using tongs, sear the meat until a brown crust forms on all sides, about 2-3 minutes per side.
  — Judy Revenaugh, Kansas City Star, 24 Jan. 2024
• Place seasoned beef on heated grill or grill pan and sear on one side for 1 to 2 minutes.
  — Mary G. Pepitone, Kansas City Star, 24 Jan. 2024
• Most of the negatives are seared in, and the constructive narratives are being ignored.
  — Jim Cramer, CNBC, 25 Jan. 2026
• Pedro shut his eyes, letting the steam sear his face.
  — Literary Hub, 16 Jan. 2026
• Nikki Glaser quickly and delightfully sears the crowd.
  — Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 12 Jan. 2026
• Working in batches to avoid overcrowding, sear the meat until well browned all over, then transfer to the prepared plate.
  — The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026

sear

2 of 2 noun

• The lid can close on top of your food to give you a top sear.
  — Chris Hachey, BGR, 30 Mar. 2021
• Then, flip those patties over to the red-hot side for a sear.
  — Leslie Kelly, Forbes, 28 June 2022
• Spread the ground beef in an even layer in the pan to create a nice sear.
  — Anna Theoktisto, Southern Living, 15 Sep. 2023
• And the high heat creates distinct grill marks and a nice sear.
  — Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 27 Apr. 2023
• The fixings For meat, choose a cut that is tender and takes well to a fast sear.
  — Katie Workman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Aug. 2023
• As far as anyone knew, the sear wasn’t damaged on the RG .25 that Guy used.
  — Jesse Barron, New York Times, 21 Nov. 2022
• The set is easy to clean and offered an even sear while cooking.
  — Tanya Edwards, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Feb. 2023
• The chicken was a little more blonde than brown with just a light sear.
  — Rennie Dyball, Peoplemag, 19 Sep. 2022
• The versatile pan can saute, fry, sear, bake, and more.
  — Gabriela Izquierdo, Southern Living, 2 Dec. 2023
• Place the salmon skin side down in the pan and sear until the skin is evenly brown and crispy, about 6 minutes.
  — Paul Kita, Men's Health, 20 July 2022
• In any case, the steaks should be cooked over the hot coals at some point to give it that signature crusty sear.
  — Chuck Blount, ExpressNews.com, 15 June 2020
• Quickly sear shrimp in a slick of olive oil, then cut the heat and swirl in a hunk of garlic butter.
  — Emma Laperruque, Bon Appétit, 14 Oct. 2022
• New cooks and people in tight quarters can use the 10-inch pan to braise, sear, steam, strain, boil, serve and store food.
  — oregonlive, 13 Nov. 2020
• Overall, during our salmon test, the fish had a nice sear to the skin and was perfectly crispy.
  — Rennie Dyball, Peoplemag, 29 Mar. 2023
• This cult-favorite cooking pan can be used to braise, sear, steam, strain, sauté, fry, boil.
  — Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 May 2022
• Place the chicken skin side down into the pot and sear until golden brown.
  — Karla Alindahao, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2023
• After a quick sear and sauté, your favorite kitchen appliance will do most of the work.
  — Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2023
• The grill also reaches 450℉ for a nice sear on meats and vegetables.
  — Nicole Papantoniou, Good Housekeeping, 11 July 2022
• The striker is kept under constant spring tension by the sear.
  — Tom Jackman, Washington Post, 11 Apr. 2023
• The two all-beef patties are cooked in smaller batches for a more uniform sear.
  — Heather Haddon, WSJ, 30 Nov. 2023
• There's nothing like cast iron for getting a good sear on fritters like this.
  — Charlyne Mattox, Country Living, 14 July 2023
• Add 3 cabbage wedges and sear until dark brown, about 3 to 4 minutes.
  — Men's Health, 30 Aug. 2022
• For a golden brown sear, ensure the pan is very hot and pat the scallops dry with a paper towel first.
  — Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2023
• Add up to ½ cup of chicken broth to keep the meat moist, or opt for a couple of tablespoons of butter or oil to give the ham a nice sear.
  — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 June 2023
• Michael Mayo sear meats, fish and vegetables suspended just over the extreme heat of the coals, and in full view of the 100 or so diners.
  — Sylvie Bigar, Forbes, 26 Apr. 2022
• Add the steaks and sear on each side for 1½ minutes.
  — The Know, Denver Post, 24 Jan. 2026
• Of course, these winter mainstays often call for a Dutch oven to create an ideal simmer or sear.
  — Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 16 Jan. 2026
• Working in batches to prevent crowding the pan, add the chicken and sear until golden brown on both sides.
  — Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 15 Jan. 2026
• But a quick sear in a hot skillet really takes them to the next level.
  — Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Jan. 2026
• Opt for cast-iron, stainless steel, a grill pan, or flat-top griddle for a good sear.
  — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2026