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
Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
Return the sheet pan to the oven and broil for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the lamb starts to char in spots, turning the meat over halfway through.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2025
Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2025
Debris from the aircraft was seen strewn along a nearby road and several other cars on the road were also charred and mangled and could be seen still smoldering hours later as the morning sky brightened.
—Michael Dorgan , Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 22 May 2025
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Noun
Bottled typically between 92 and 100 proof, this expression emphasizes sweetness and warmth without overwhelming char.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
Return the sheet pan to the oven and broil for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the lamb starts to char in spots, turning the meat over halfway through.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2025
Verb
The blaze, dubbed the Henderson fire, broke out near Henderson Road and Pala Mission Road about 5:45 p.m. and charred 183 acres in two hours, according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2025
Debris from the aircraft was seen strewn along a nearby road and several other cars on the road were also charred and mangled and could be seen still smoldering hours later as the morning sky brightened.
—Michael Dorgan , Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for char
Noun
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The alliance is targeting a law that’s slated to push the hourly minimum wage to $22.50 on July 1 for housekeepers, parking attendants and hotel restaurant workers, as well as LAX skycaps, baggage handlers and concession employees.—
David Zahniser,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2025
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In the lawsuit against Robison, which was filed on May 6, the accusers identified themselves as four former housekeepers who worked at his Chatsworth home between 2006 and 2024.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
29 May 2025
Verb
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Child and pet safety: Never forget to safeguard young children and pets by not leaving them unattended in vehicles, especially during scorching weather when car interiors can become life-threateningly hot.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
31 May 2025
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Despite an evaporated offence, Toronto remained in every game late, except a scorching Sunday at George M. Steinbrenner Field.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
Noun
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There are maids on the farm where Alma (Hanna Heckt), one of the quartet of main characters in Sound of Falling, is growing up — women in uniform who bustle around the house and the grounds.—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
14 May 2025
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And then, with their faces covered and heads bowed, the ‘maids walk to the church and file into the pews for Serena’s wedding to High Commander Wharton.—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
13 May 2025
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Suggested Reading 10 cities with the most entry-level jobs that pay a living wage The surge marks the company’s biggest high since July 2024 and follows a series of announcements that signal how deeply AI is baked into Microsoft’s business.—
Shannon Carroll,
Quartz,
5 June 2025
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Create a paste using water and baking soda and apply it directly to the stain.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
5 June 2025
Verb
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The oak and sycamore trees, which would have taken decades, if not centuries to return if they had been killed by the fire, were still standing, some just lightly singed.—
Jaclyn Cosgrove,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Jan. 2025
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One study shows that toxic VOCs (volatile organic compounds) are emitted when synthetic hair is singed or heated at temperatures of 250°C and above.—
Kiara Byrd,
Allure,
31 Oct. 2024
Verb
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Later, they will be seared and then roasted to order.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2025
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But most of what the 21-year-old does in possession makes a difference, from searing shots outside the penalty area to driving runs through the heart of midfield.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
9 June 2025
Verb
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The accommodations are spread out between three-plus-bedroom estate homes, two and three-bedroom cottages, and one-bedroom suites located above the spa and the game room—all outfitted with Wi-Fi, s’mores kits (a fire pit is lit every evening), and extra-soft sheets and bath linens.—
Lydia Mansel,
Southern Living,
8 June 2025
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Florida evened 2-2 when Seth Jones’ snap shot lit the lamp and muted the crowd.—
Greg Cote,
Miami Herald,
7 June 2025
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“Char.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/char. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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