as in housekeeper
a female domestic servant
a busy executive who leaves most of the cooking and cleaning to the char
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Recent Examples of char
Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 8 Apr. 2026
Engineers concluded that a different entry trajectory, one with an initial dip into the upper atmosphere followed by a shorter-duration climb back out, would allow the outer char layer to erode and burn away more evenly without creating damaging cracks and pressure buildups.
—William Harwood, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
Marni Jameson, Arkansas Online, 10 Apr. 2026
As well as her most recognizable fish, a whole, butterflied white fish, beautifully charred on the grill and painted with both red adobo and a garlic-parsley rub.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Other variables in the collection included entry proof, char level, stave seasoning, and warehouse style.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 8 Apr. 2026
Engineers concluded that a different entry trajectory, one with an initial dip into the upper atmosphere followed by a shorter-duration climb back out, would allow the outer char layer to erode and burn away more evenly without creating damaging cracks and pressure buildups.
—William Harwood, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
Verb
Gas provides instant heat, precise control and higher temperatures for searing and charring.
—Marni Jameson, Arkansas Online, 10 Apr. 2026
As well as her most recognizable fish, a whole, butterflied white fish, beautifully charred on the grill and painted with both red adobo and a garlic-parsley rub.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for char
Noun
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The singer was found dead in his bathtub by a housekeeper.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
16 Apr. 2026
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The housekeeper was the only person home at the time of the incident.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
15 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The Lakers were connected, apparently having had time to adjust to the loss of their two leading scorers, LeBron James acting as a brilliant playmaker for scorching hot shooters like Kennard, who hit all five of his treys in scoring a career playoff-high 27 points.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Apr. 2026
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After Freddie Freeman scorched a two-out triple to left-center, Karros robbed Hernandez of extra bases with a diving stop and a perfect throw to first for the out.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
19 Apr. 2026
Noun
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With the husbands off for a golf outing, Julia and Jane (well attended to by Chimo’s martini-mixing maid Saunders) get decked out in their evening finest and wait impatiently at Julia’s luxe apartment (Jane lives upstairs) for the mystery man Maurice to arrive.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
19 Apr. 2026
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In an attempt to earn money and develop a following, Cassie has embraced a puppy persona and has her maid take videos and photos of her dressed in sultry dog costumes for her social media.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
13 Apr. 2026
Verb
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An angry deity hurled a firebrand at the swallow, singeing away its middle tail feathers.—
Kurt Snibbe,
Oc Register,
21 Mar. 2026
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Anyone who lives in the Valley knows that spring is just a cruel tease anyway, a little taste of paradise before eyebrow-singeing heat is upon us.—
Bill Goodykoontz,
AZCentral.com,
18 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Fresh lemons are lightly seared in butter and tossed with blanched broccolini, Swiss chard, and peas.—
Lizzy Briskin,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Apr. 2026
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Grilled Steak With Chunky Guacamole Salad This well-marbled, flavorful flat iron steak is marinated in olive oil and taco seasoning, then seared on the stove and served with an easy pico de gallo with chunks of avocado.—
Deputy Food Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Apr. 2026
Verb
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According to Podgorski, Wenger allegedly constructed a Molotov cocktail inside the residence, lit it and threw it at officers.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
21 Apr. 2026
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Enter Artturi Lehkonen, who swooped into the crease to clean up with Doughty still riding his back, remaining upright and curling the rebound around Forsberg’s right leg to finally light the tamp.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
20 Apr. 2026
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“Char.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/char. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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