as in burns
a burn left on the skin that is caused by hot liquid or steam
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scalds
Noun
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Authorities initially said one person was killed and nine were injured, including with chemical burns.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
31 May 2026 -
Mendoza searched for his roommate before exiting the burning building, and suffered burns, smoke inhalation and other injuries in the fire, his attorneys wrote.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 May 2026
Verb
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The United Kingdom smashed a century-old temperature record for the second time in 24 hours on Tuesday as a spring heat wave scorches parts of Western Europe, triggering government warnings about risks to life.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 May 2026
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Tucson will also be at or near record temperatures through March 27 as the state’s unprecedented heat wave scorches on, the weather service said.—
Ray Stern,
AZCentral.com,
25 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The Differences Between Instant Pot and Slow Cooker A slow cooker is a countertop appliance that simmers ingredients in a pot at a low temperature for an extended period.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 May 2026
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Chop up your favorite toppings while the chili simmers on the stove.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
15 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Mette-Marit, 52, was diagnosed in 2018 with pulmonary fibrosis, a progressive disease that damages and scars lung tissue.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 June 2026
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So one of the best teams the World Cup has ever seen left without the trophy and a West German side representing a nation still bearing the scars of the Second World War triumphed.—
Will Jeanes,
New York Times,
5 June 2026
Verb
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Also contaminated are fish, staples of Midwestern fish fries and fish boils, and an important part of the diet of Indigenous tribes, certain immigrant populations and communities of color.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
29 May 2026
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His weight fluctuated and boils broke out under his arms and along his neck, said Ramos, who frequently speaks with Castillo and Otero via phone.—
Rick Jervis,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
Noun
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The teen survived and is recovering from his injuries, authorities said.—
Sophia Compton,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
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The other two victims' injuries were non-life-threatening.—
Kassia Bonesteel,
CBS News,
1 June 2026
Verb
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Chops, gouges, wounds it like the shadow grooves on the sidewalks—the sun is setting earlier.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 Mar. 2026
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Imperfect fleshly reality occupies the stage, the region where bones crack and wounds suppurate, schlumpy humans fall for each other, and jealousy roams murderously free.—
Justin Davidson,
Vulture,
11 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Nikki Glaser quickly and delightfully sears the crowd.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
12 Jan. 2026
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