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as in to dry
to make dry
the clear desert air is seared by the summer sun
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as in burn
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Recent Examples of sear
Tamim Alnuweiri,
InStyle,
16 June 2026
Nearby, a former Korean Air vessel’s nose cone had been removed clean, as if seared off with a hot knife.
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Ian Bogost,
The Atlantic,
12 June 2026
Katie Cloyd,
Martha Stewart,
21 Apr. 2026
Prime members can save on a sturdy grill skillet to sear, saute, fry, and more.
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Isabel Garcia,
PEOPLE,
4 Apr. 2026
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Verb
There are two Jessica Alba movies seared into my brain.
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Tamim Alnuweiri,
InStyle,
16 June 2026
Nearby, a former Korean Air vessel’s nose cone had been removed clean, as if seared off with a hot knife.
—
Ian Bogost,
The Atlantic,
12 June 2026
Noun
With proper seasoning and care, a cast-iron skillet can last for generations, offering an unbeatable sear and even heat distribution that modern pans simply cannot match.
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Katie Cloyd,
Martha Stewart,
21 Apr. 2026
Prime members can save on a sturdy grill skillet to sear, saute, fry, and more.
—
Isabel Garcia,
PEOPLE,
4 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sear
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The crusts are thin and aggressively charred, with grated Parmesan that nicely contrasts a bright and sweet sauce.
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While grilling steak, grill bread slices and onion slices 1 minute on each side, until lightly charred.
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Either way, Aestura’s Atobarrier 365 Ceramide Cream Mist is an easy way to give quick hydration to dry, stressed skin, thanks to an ultrafine spray packed with ceramides.
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On its extensive resume are tasks like soothing angry, overheated skin; combatting signs of photoaging courtesy of vitamin C; and preventing moisture loss by way of squalane (an emollient that permeates skin with hydration after salty water or unexpected beach breezes dry it out).
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Lagree is everywhere on social media right now, with celebrities and trainers raving about the burn from a machine called the Megaformer.
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Engelhart said the worker suffered some burns, but they're expected to survive.
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An uncontained blaze in Utah’s Juab County has scorched 34 square miles, forcing the evacuation of Eureka and nearby ranches as firefighters race to shield homes amid fierce winds.
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The heat wave is expected to scorch Spain at least through Wednesday.
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South Africa on Tuesday faces a major test for a state already stretched and carrying the scars of violence from years prior.
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An 18-year-old man with autism was repeatedly beaten and burned by his father and stepmother, resulting in his body being left covered with scars, according to investigators in North Carolina.
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Depending on the species and the part of the animals’ bodies that are affected, the disease is sometimes known as rain scald or rain rot, grease heal, and strawberry foot rot.
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Place one-half cup cream in a sauce pot and bring up to a scald.
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Although the petition against the fireworks was not started by the nonprofit, the group shares concerns about the event and sent a letter to officials last month outlining the harms caused by the fireworks.
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Some ships, eager to get out of harm’s the war’s way, may have their vessels towed tug their boats out of the strait before they’re cleaned.
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This time, England triumphed, energizing its bid to end 60 years of hurt on the international stage.
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Either way, some hurt feels inevitable.
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“Sear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sear. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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