scalded

past tense of scald

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for scalded
Verb
  • They are lacerated by propellers.
    Jessica Camille Aguirre, New Yorker, 2 May 2026
  • Some of the women were bleeding from their reproductive organs, while others had blood dripping from slashes on their breasts, their bodies having been lacerated with a sharp instrument.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 7 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • While Greece suffers frequent wildfires during its hot, dry summers, it has so far been spared the heatwaves that have scorched much of western Europe in recent weeks.
    ABC News, ABC News, 1 July 2026
  • Reilly said police found the Honda scorched on the city's West Side.
    Darius Johnson, CBS News, 1 July 2026
Verb
  • It can be used on any vegetable that can be parboiled.
    CBS News, CBS News, 21 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • In a later post on Telegram, Klitschko said Kyiv also came under ballistic missile attack, with five people injured in one of the central districts.
    Reuters, NBC news, 2 July 2026
  • The Tacoma Fire Department (TFD) later said no firefighters or residents were injured.
    Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026
Verb
  • The last was paired with lamb that had been roasted in a cast-iron pot with smoldering herbs and hay.
    Adam Erace, Travel + Leisure, 2 July 2026
  • Alexandria government roasted for absurd anti-fireworks tweet The government of Alexandria tweeted Wednesday a blunt warning about fireworks — and encouragement to snitch on your neighbors.
    David Hookstead OutKick, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026
Verb
  • The savory dumplings can be boiled, sautéed, or topped with onions and sour cream for extra flavor.
    Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 28 June 2026
  • Potatoes that have been boiled, baked, or microwaved have less resistant starch than those that have been cooked and then chilled (as in potato salad).
    Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 26 June 2026
Verb
  • Evanston police found that Williams was injured after being battered by the two men for whom police were first called.
    Adam Harrington, CBS News, 1 July 2026
  • Despite those numbers, LAHSA’s reputation has been battered by some highly critical assessments.
    David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2026
Verb
  • Cook, turning every few minutes, until the corn is tender and lightly charred on all sides, about 12–15 minutes total.
    Staff, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
  • Grill, uncovered, turning often, until charred in spots and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of breasts and/or wings registers 160°, about 5 minutes more.
    Inés Anguiano, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 July 2026
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“Scalded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scalded. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.

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