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Recent Examples of charred
Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2025
After aging in traditional bourbon barrels, the bourbon is double-barreled in two unique, slowly toasted and charred barrels.
—Gege Reed, Louisville Courier Journal, 4 Nov. 2025
Next up is Pagli, a madwoman with a thin, charred body, fiendish laugh, and ghoulish shrieks.
—JSTOR Daily, 30 Oct. 2025
The aircraft burst into flames, leaving charred wreckage at the scene, officials said.
—CNN Money, 28 Oct. 2025
Within seconds, intense flames engulfed the entire body of the electric minivan, leaving only a charred frame behind.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 26 Oct. 2025
Now, charred and dilapidated buildings dot the small city center.
—NPR, 25 Oct. 2025
Its exterior is finished in wood which has been treated using the traditional Japanese shou sugi ban method of burning the wood to protect and preserve it against insects and weather, lending it a distinctive charred appearance.
—New Atlas, 19 Oct. 2025
When the flames were put out, Rhodes walked inside certain areas of the charred home to see if there was anything that could be salvaged.
—Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 18 Oct. 2025
Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
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
Toss the crispy gnocchi with lots of sweet, fresh corn kernels, prepared pesto and a hefty sprinkle of grated cheese, and broil until the cheese gets bubbly, gooey and slightly charred in spots.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, Denver Post, 22 Oct. 2025
The pork is perfectly seasoned and charred, then enveloped in a thick homemade corn tortilla that keeps its structure no matter how much tomatillo salsa is added.
—Natalie Hoy, Southern Living, 19 Oct. 2025
The National Weather Service issued a flash flood warning Monday afternoon for a small area around Calistoga in Napa County where the Pickett Fire, a wildfire that charred 6,800 acres, burned in August, due to concerns about possible debris flows and mudslides.
—Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 14 Oct. 2025
Federal investigators say a Florida man has been arrested in connection with one of the most destructive wildfires in California history, a blaze that began as a New Year’s spark that charred some 7,000 structures and killed 12 people.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 10 Oct. 2025
Cut them in half and roast them at 425 degrees Fahrenheit (218 degrees Celsius) until the skins are charred and wrinkled.
—Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Health, 8 Oct. 2025
Slices of bread, charred over high heat.
—Tammy Algood, Nashville Tennessean, 6 Oct. 2025
Adjective
The scent combines notes of charred hardwood, carbon clove, saw dust and powder smolder to achieve an aroma similar to that of a smoky old fashioned.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2025
After aging in traditional bourbon barrels, the bourbon is double-barreled in two unique, slowly toasted and charred barrels.
—Gege Reed, Louisville Courier Journal, 4 Nov. 2025
Next up is Pagli, a madwoman with a thin, charred body, fiendish laugh, and ghoulish shrieks.
—JSTOR Daily, 30 Oct. 2025
The aircraft burst into flames, leaving charred wreckage at the scene, officials said.
—CNN Money, 28 Oct. 2025
Within seconds, intense flames engulfed the entire body of the electric minivan, leaving only a charred frame behind.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 26 Oct. 2025
Now, charred and dilapidated buildings dot the small city center.
—NPR, 25 Oct. 2025
Its exterior is finished in wood which has been treated using the traditional Japanese shou sugi ban method of burning the wood to protect and preserve it against insects and weather, lending it a distinctive charred appearance.
—New Atlas, 19 Oct. 2025
When the flames were put out, Rhodes walked inside certain areas of the charred home to see if there was anything that could be salvaged.
—Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 18 Oct. 2025
Verb
The footage from drone cameras shows a large area of industrial Louisville charred and blackened from smoke and fire damage.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
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
Toss the crispy gnocchi with lots of sweet, fresh corn kernels, prepared pesto and a hefty sprinkle of grated cheese, and broil until the cheese gets bubbly, gooey and slightly charred in spots.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, Denver Post, 22 Oct. 2025
The pork is perfectly seasoned and charred, then enveloped in a thick homemade corn tortilla that keeps its structure no matter how much tomatillo salsa is added.
—Natalie Hoy, Southern Living, 19 Oct. 2025
The National Weather Service issued a flash flood warning Monday afternoon for a small area around Calistoga in Napa County where the Pickett Fire, a wildfire that charred 6,800 acres, burned in August, due to concerns about possible debris flows and mudslides.
—Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 14 Oct. 2025
Federal investigators say a Florida man has been arrested in connection with one of the most destructive wildfires in California history, a blaze that began as a New Year’s spark that charred some 7,000 structures and killed 12 people.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 10 Oct. 2025
Cut them in half and roast them at 425 degrees Fahrenheit (218 degrees Celsius) until the skins are charred and wrinkled.
—Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Health, 8 Oct. 2025
Slices of bread, charred over high heat.
—Tammy Algood, Nashville Tennessean, 6 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for charred
Adjective
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An ecru denim jacket and jeans with scorched and frayed hems emphasized the dystopian theme.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
13 Aug. 2025
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Just days after the Hudson wildfire, Hoffman noticed little sprouts of green coming up from the scorched soil; the ecosystem had already begun replenishing.—
Bianca Moreno-Paz,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
Verb
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His fur was singed and bitten, his arm broken, and his mouth crawling with maggots.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
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Throughout the episode, the mystery of each unexplained incident occurred, including falling off a table while singing karaoke, getting his jacket singed by Barney for repeatedly calling Robin and meeting Trudy (Danica McKellar) while drunk in the women’s restroom.—
Francesca Gariano,
PEOPLE,
19 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Yeager said none of the non-burned areas of the facility have been turned on again.—
Paul Rogers,
Mercury News,
13 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Holiday specialties include pumpkin, apple and parsnip soup; pan-seared beef; roasted cod; crispy chicken; and harvest pasta.—
Elaine Rewolinski,
jsonline.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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Add remaining 2/3 cup of wine, the beef broth, the seared meat (and juices), 2 teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper.—
Cathy Thomas,
Oc Register,
27 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Swinging from the overhanging branches and darting through the woods, the animals were heading toward a nearby housing project, their pink faces lit with glee.—
Ava Kofman,
New Yorker,
3 Nov. 2025
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Bailey lit the Yellow Jackets up through the air, completing 24 of 32 attempts for 340 yards and two touchdowns.—
Manny Navarro,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025
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“Charred.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/charred. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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