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Recent Examples of charring
The finished pizza should have a thin crust with a puffy cornice around the edges, spotted with charring.
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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
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
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for charring
Verb
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However, it must be shielded from scorching sun.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
28 Mar. 2026
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That series sent her through icy Arctic conditions, dense jungles, and scorching deserts — all within one calendar year, across multiple continents.—
Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Mar. 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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Having a couple of spatulas on hand — one silicone, one metal — covers the full range of cooking tasks, from delicate eggs in a nonstick pan to searing burgers on cast iron.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
11 Mar. 2026
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Quantified with power meters and stopwatches, every lung-searing effort was an imposition of my will on not just my body, but the world.—
James Hibbard,
Literary Hub,
9 Mar. 2026
Verb
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On Friday, hundreds of Kurds carried flames in a procession up the mountain under purple-black storm clouds, leaving the burning burlap torches lighting the darkness next to a giant Kurdish flag unfurled by the path.—
Jane Arraf,
NPR,
21 Mar. 2026
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Plus, Seattle hasn’t been lighting it up, with only five goals scored across four games.—
Andy Greder,
Twin Cities,
21 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Charring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/charring. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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