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Recent Examples of charring
Its antenna is marked with charring and is missing a large chunk.
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Gonzalo Zegarra, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2026
The finished pizza should have a thin crust with a puffy cornice around the edges, spotted with charring.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 14 Mar. 2026
The extra step—charring the garlic, peppers, and onions—takes salsa to the next level.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2026
During my inaugural visit, the kitchen’s Santa Maria grill served as a fiery altar, charring a litany of premium meats over an open flame.
—Carolyn Burt, Oc Register, 31 Jan. 2026
Avoid charring while cooking Cooking meat at very high temperatures can pose health risks, according to Basman.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 13 Jan. 2026
Five years ago, the Cameron Peak and East Troublesome wildfires ripped through Colorado’s northern mountains, charring more than 620 square miles across watersheds that provide water for hundreds of thousands of people who live along the Front Range.
—Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 30 Dec. 2025
By charring scallions and searing steak in the same skillet, every bite builds layers of savory, smoky flavor.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Oct. 2025
Try roasting or lightly charring them before using in food to bring out richer flavor and color.
—Cathy Cassata, Health, 24 Oct. 2025
Gonzalo Zegarra, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2026
The finished pizza should have a thin crust with a puffy cornice around the edges, spotted with charring.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 14 Mar. 2026
The extra step—charring the garlic, peppers, and onions—takes salsa to the next level.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2026
During my inaugural visit, the kitchen’s Santa Maria grill served as a fiery altar, charring a litany of premium meats over an open flame.
—Carolyn Burt, Oc Register, 31 Jan. 2026
Avoid charring while cooking Cooking meat at very high temperatures can pose health risks, according to Basman.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 13 Jan. 2026
Five years ago, the Cameron Peak and East Troublesome wildfires ripped through Colorado’s northern mountains, charring more than 620 square miles across watersheds that provide water for hundreds of thousands of people who live along the Front Range.
—Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 30 Dec. 2025
By charring scallions and searing steak in the same skillet, every bite builds layers of savory, smoky flavor.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Oct. 2025
Try roasting or lightly charring them before using in food to bring out richer flavor and color.
—Cathy Cassata, Health, 24 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for charring
Verb
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Higher heat encourages better skin texture, but balance is key to keep the potato from scorching before the interior softens through.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
4 Apr. 2026
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Devastating, scorching March The Sierra snowpack saw some promising accumulations earlier in the winter, especially between late December and early January, and during a very cold storm in mid-February that produced a lot of snow.—
Chaewon Chung,
Sacbee.com,
1 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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Wherever creator Lee Sung Jin took the concept next, a bitter rivalry would presumably be its driving force, just as Wong and Yeun’s searing anti-platonic chemistry powered Season 1 through some tonal bumps and big swings.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
16 Apr. 2026
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Gas provides instant heat, precise control and higher temperatures for searing and charring.—
Marni Jameson,
Arkansas Online,
10 Apr. 2026
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Luis Javier Gallegos, 28, was arrested on Friday after allegedly lighting fires in four stores, including Nordstrom Rack, True Religion, Marshall's and North Face, resulting in the evacuation and brief closure of the popular Inland Empire mall.—
Austin Turner,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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After lighting the candle for a few minutes, the Volcanic Mist scent filled my home with its sweet, airy, and refreshing scent.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Apr. 2026
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“Charring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/charring. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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