frizzling

Definition of frizzlingnext
present participle of frizzle

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for frizzling
Verb
  • Plath, the deserted wife of fellow poet Ted Hughes, mother of two young children, died by suicide at age 30, leaving behind a collection of poems that anatomized her mental descent in scorching language that secured a permanent place in American letters.
    Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2026
  • The hard X-ray peak came first, intense and quickly, followed by a longer, scorching soft X-ray and optical glow.
    Paul Sutter, Space.com, 6 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • For Cruz and Catalano, cooking and making videos are a way to spend time together.
    Anna Grace Lee, Vogue, 14 Feb. 2026
  • But cooking at home can actually be so much quicker and easier (not to mention cheaper and often healthier) than ordering in.
    Elizabeth Brownfield, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 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 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
Verb
  • The plot kicks off when a man from their past, Jago (Harington), returns and disrupts their lives, setting off a tense, romantic and violent chain of events.
    Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 20 Feb. 2026
  • Damaging winds reaching up to 70 mph roared through southern and central Indiana early Thursday evening, setting off tornado sirens and causing destruction to homes, trees and power lines in Bloomington.
    Carol Kugler, IndyStar, 20 Feb. 2026
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“Frizzling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frizzling. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.

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