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Recent Examples of charring
The extra step—charring the garlic, peppers, and onions—takes salsa to the next level.
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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
In all other modes—Air Crisp (air-fry), Bake, Broil, Roast, and Dehydrate—the top heating element and fan are the main source of heat and can handle everything from charring chicken to gently baking cakes.
—Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Oct. 2025
Some of the bodies also showed signs of charring on certain parts of the skeleton, which further supports the theory that the remains were exposed to fire pre-burial, per the researchers.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 21 Sep. 2025
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
In all other modes—Air Crisp (air-fry), Bake, Broil, Roast, and Dehydrate—the top heating element and fan are the main source of heat and can handle everything from charring chicken to gently baking cakes.
—Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Oct. 2025
Some of the bodies also showed signs of charring on certain parts of the skeleton, which further supports the theory that the remains were exposed to fire pre-burial, per the researchers.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 21 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for charring
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In a region where weather swings from paralyzing ice storms to scorching summers, these elements carry weight.—
Mary Grace Granados
Special Contributor,
Dallas Morning News,
5 Mar. 2026
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How to Cope When spending time outdoors in scorching weather, protect yourself by hydrating frequently, avoiding the hottest time of day, and seeking shade when possible.—
Becky Upham,
EverydayHealth.com,
4 Mar. 2026
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Perhaps one of the most nifty beauty gadgets on this list, this wet-to-dry Airstrait straightener literally takes wet hair, dries it and styles it quickly and effortlessly, without singeing strands.—
Malia Griggs,
Glamour,
26 Nov. 2025
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Hot stones are added, one by one, as the air inside gets heavier, the heat searing the nose and the throat, the sweat starting in rivulets that turn into streams as the smell gets more intense, the heartbeat swells, the mind races.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
5 Mar. 2026
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From searing and sautéing on the stove to popping them right in the oven for easy roasting, stainless steel pans are versatile and super durable, too.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
26 Feb. 2026
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One single interface could operate everything from lighting to temperature to audio/visual systems.—
Diana Budds,
Architectural Digest,
3 Mar. 2026
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State-of-the-art sound and lighting complete the experience, making every workout feel elevated.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Mar. 2026
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“Charring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/charring. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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