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noun

Definition of scaldnext
as in burn
a burn left on the skin that is caused by hot liquid or steam

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verb

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as in to bruise

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as in to scorch

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as in to simmer

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Recent Examples of scald
Noun
This tent can double as a heat protector when summer temperatures soar into the 90s and the foliage and bark of many plants, especially tropicals, are susceptible to heat scald. — Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 21 Nov. 2025 Applying a thin layer of lawn soil might help protect the green runners from sun scald but is probably not necessary. — Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Mar. 2025
Verb
Since most of these scalding waters are too hot to swim in, the next best option is the Firehole Swim Area, located along the Firehole River and fed by thermal activity below the surface. — Talia Avakian, Travel + Leisure, 14 May 2026 By comparison, 125 visitors have drowned and 23 have died from burns after falling into the park’s scalding hot springs. — Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for scald
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scald
  1. burn
  2. bruise
  3. scorch
  4. simmer
  5. harm
  6. lacerate
  7. cook
  8. parboil
Noun
  • Eliminating the burn zone WJGL technology is a precision manufacturing method that couples a high-power laser inside a microscopic, 50-micrometer stream of high-pressure water surrounded by protective shielding gas.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 7 Sep. 2026
  • Two of the children suffered untreated burns that left significant scarring, according to Uthmeier's office.
    — Natasha Holt, FOXNews.com, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of burn
Verb
  • In addition to shape and pain, Nodrab says her legs also easily bruise and a have a profound heaviness.
    — Sara Moniuszko, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Avoid overpacking the container, as zucchini blossoms can bruise easily, which can quicken spoilage.
    — Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of bruise
Verb
  • Sudan’s civil war turned its national museum into a battlefield and crime scene, with ancient statues shattered, skeletal remains scorched and vaults of gold looted.
    — Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • The right side of the plane had what appeared to be scorch marks.
    — Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of scorch
Verb
  • The pasta is impossibly fresh, the ragùs are slow-simmered and soulful, and the veal is so tender that it can be cut with a spoon.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2026
  • During Wallace and Shakur’s own rift, Knight and Combs’ own cold war simmered and ran even hotter than many initially believed.
    — Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of simmer
Noun
  • Earlier this year, an open letter from agency leadership warned against using federal funds to buy harm reduction supplies like sterile syringes and pipes, or to distribute test strips for common drug supply contaminants.
    — Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 3 Sep. 2026
  • The harm caused by the delays spurred immigration attorneys and advocates in the state to send a letter to Chief Judge Sul Ozerden in March about the habeas bottleneck.
    — Carla Astudillo, ProPublica, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of harm
Verb
  • The man’s muscles and skin were lacerated by the bear’s claws and teeth.
    — Jan Thacker, Outdoor Life, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Corbin fractured his jaw in two places, busted his upper arm, and lacerated his lip.
    — Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of lacerate
Verb
  • Even a side order of Southern collard greens comes as a surprise, cooked until tender, then glossed with butter rather than swimming in potlikker.
    — John Kessler, Chicago Tribune, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Simple items like cooking oil, seasonings and sauces, plus fresh fruit and vegetables empower families to prepare flavorful dishes that respect their culture and preferences.
    — Christine Franz, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of cook
Verb
  • Gnocchi and mushrooms roast without parboiling, then get finished with creamy ricotta and lemon to cut through the richness.
    — Monti Carlo, AJC.com, 18 Feb. 2026
  • For a simpler approach to preparing Brussels sprouts, skip parboiling and move straight to roasting.
    — Maddy Bendgen, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Nov. 2025
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