as in burn
a burn left on the skin that is caused by hot liquid or steam
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as in to bruise
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Recent Examples of scald
Kenny Torrella, Vox, 31 Mar. 2025
The piece was a scalding rebuke of the museum’s lack of Native representation and a critique of how such institutions shirk accountability.
—Jeremy Lybarger, ARTnews.com, 6 Jan. 2025
Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 9 Dec. 2024
Tomatoes grow thicker skins to prevent sun scald that causes brown patches to form on the skin.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 24 July 2024
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Noun
The investigators also obtained a trove of inspection documents from two Mountaire Farms slaughterhouses through a Freedom of Information Act request, which revealed instances of birds being scalded alive, buried alive, suffocated to death, amputated, diseased, and contaminated with feces.
—Kenny Torrella, Vox, 31 Mar. 2025
The piece was a scalding rebuke of the museum’s lack of Native representation and a critique of how such institutions shirk accountability.
—Jeremy Lybarger, ARTnews.com, 6 Jan. 2025
Verb
Wrap the trunk of very young trees to help protect them from sun scald, making sure to remove it after the last frost in spring.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 9 Dec. 2024
Tomatoes grow thicker skins to prevent sun scald that causes brown patches to form on the skin.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 24 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scald
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Started: 13 days ago, 1:02 p.m. June 12 Initial location: Sonoma County, Calif. Fire type: Prescribed Fire name: B10 Big Leaf A new prescribed burn, called B10 Big Leaf, was initiated 1:02 p.m. June 12 in Sonoma County, California.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
25 June 2025
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If a minor burn injury does occur, Dunkelman advises residents not to apply ice, but instead rinse the burn with room temperature water and seek the nearest burn center.—
Emilie Takahashi,
Oc Register,
24 June 2025
Verb
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Hannah-Kim claimed in official records that she was bruised and in pain during her initial interaction with Kove at the 2025 Summer Con.—
Liza Esquibias,
People.com,
30 June 2025
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Unlike traditional body cupping, the practice shouldn’t cause bruising or leave behind any marks.—
Essence,
Essence,
27 June 2025
Verb
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In some parts of the U.S., scorching temperatures send people indoors to the comfort of air conditioning, which makes the virus easier to spread.—
Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi,
Discover Magazine,
26 June 2025
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With scorching temperatures becoming more common across the country (the Old Farmers' Almanac deemed this the hottest and driest summer for the third year in a row), staying cool at home is top of mind for everyone.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 June 2025
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Stir in 1 cup cold water, the cider vinegar, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce; bring to simmering.—
Staff Author,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 June 2025
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The strike marked the United States’ entry into Israel’s war, the latest consequence of a simmering power struggle that has threatened to destabilize the region for decades.—
Lila Hempel-Edgers,
Charlotte Observer,
24 June 2025
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Many people can gamble or play games of chance without harm.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2025
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There is a presumption of irreparable harm, Brann noted, after a finding of trademark infringement.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
1 July 2025
Verb
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Elder told the outlet those who sought medical attention at UMC had injuries ranging from severe head injuries and lacerated spleens to bullet grazes and multiple broken bones.—
Michael Dorgan,
Fox News,
5 Jan. 2025
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Deputies found her body only partially clothed and had two black eyes, swollen and lacerated lips and other facial injuries.—
Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Wyoming’s wildlife agency, for example, traps and relocates conflict bears (or kills problem bears if allowed by the Fish and Wildlife Service), knocks on doors to calm nervous landowners, hands out bear spray, and reminds campers not to cook chili in their tents.—
Christine Peterson,
Wired News,
5 July 2025
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His brother, Erick Garcia, 20, said his mom and aunt had gone to cook more tamales in hopes of selling more throughout the day. Exhausted, Chris sat on a fold-out chair for a moment, letting out a sigh of relief and massaging his eyebrows with his fingers.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 July 2025
Verb
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The veggies are parboiled until bright green and tender-crisp.—
Southern Living Editors,
Southern Living,
22 Feb. 2024
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The mottled beans that are parboiled and salted, the toxic pokeweed cooked into tasty greens, the dumplings wrapped in hickory leaves and tied with stalks of rush — these, like the milkies, are meant to be shared.—
Jacey Fortin Mike Belleme,
New York Times,
21 Oct. 2023
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“Scald.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scald. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.
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