frizzling

Definition of frizzlingnext
present participle of frizzle

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for frizzling
Verb
  • However, it must be shielded from scorching sun.
    Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 28 Mar. 2026
  • 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
  • Someone better be recording on their damn phones because the craziest drama with the Secret Lives of Mormon Wives cast keeps cooking.
    Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 28 Mar. 2026
  • The fun amps up when the noodles start cooking.
    Anna Grace Lee, Vogue, 27 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Avoid broiling delicate greens or dishes with fresh herbs, which will easily char under the heat.
    Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 19 Jan. 2026
  • This matching set of baking dishes includes a large size that's great for making desserts and casseroles, roasting vegetables, marinating meats, broiling fish, and more, and a smaller one for breading and prep work.
    Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 5 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • 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
Verb
  • Even minor sparks or drifting embers can incite nearby foliage or grass, setting off a rapidly spreading fire.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 28 Mar. 2026
  • Investors fear that the war will disrupt the Persian Gulf's energy industry for a long time, setting off a punishing wave of global inflation by keeping large amounts of oil and natural gas out of global markets.
    CBS News, CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026
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“Frizzling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frizzling. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.

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