as in boiling
having a notably high temperature
we keep indoors as much as possible during the day so as to avoid the scorching summer heat
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as in charring
to burn on the surface
the picnickers kept scorching their marshmallows, deliberately sticking their skewers into the licking flames of the campfire
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as in drying
to make dry
weeks of drought had badly scorched the soil
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Recent Examples of scorching
Quanta Magazine, 6 Feb. 2026
But although its scorching days and freezing nights certainly live up to the name, Death Valley is still home to an array of plants and wildlife—and the trespassers reportedly made a mess of things.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 4 Feb. 2026
But the Spaniard began to struggle physically as the match wore on, with the scorching Australian sun seemingly draining the energy out of him.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 30 Jan. 2026
String of hearts will thrive in bright, indirect light but needs to be protected from intense afternoons, which could cause scorching.
—Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 30 Jan. 2026
Season 3 unfolds in two parts — the first in April 2025 and the second in January 2026 — bringing the scorching dark fantasy to its explosive conclusion.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 27 Jan. 2026
The inside stayed freezing cold even as the outside heated up in the scorching Alabama sun.
—Melanie Fincher, Southern Living, 27 Jan. 2026
Indeed, the Women’s Tag Team Championship has been involved in a scorching game of hot potato over the past year.
—Blake Oestriecher, Forbes.com, 25 Jan. 2026
Sundresses, shorts, and short sleeves are ideal for scorching days, but might make a low temperature indoors a bit more uncomfortable.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Jan. 2026
Paul Sutter, Space.com, 6 Feb. 2026
The Best Ways To Reheat Cooked Bacon Cooked bacon reheats quickly, so always keep an eye on it to prevent scorching.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 6 Feb. 2026
Flagg, who just captured his third straight Western Conference rookie of the month award, has been scorching opponents of late.
—Tim Cowlishaw, Dallas Morning News, 5 Feb. 2026
Drinking chocolate and melted chocolate are best gently heated on the stove to prevent scorching.
—Bridget Shirvell, Martha Stewart, 30 Jan. 2026
During Tuesday's quarterfinal between Aryna Sabalenka and Iva Jovic - the last match played under scorching sun - the players held ice packs to their heads and portable fans to their faces during breaks in play.
—CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
As Sons points out, plants want consistent warmth, not blasts of heat, which can cause scorching.
—Heather Bien, The Spruce, 19 Jan. 2026
Second period no better than the first Any chance of a Wild comeback after Danila Yurov’s scorching one-timer cut the deficit to two less than five minutes into the second period ended with a couple of mistakes by Wild veterans.
—Michael Russo, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2026
Every region presents unique gardening challenges, from harsh winters to scorching heat.
—Paul Cappiello, Louisville Courier Journal, 16 Jan. 2026
Adjective
Naughty or Nice During a volcanic eruption, a scorching, chaotic river of lava flows over the ground.
—Quanta Magazine, 6 Feb. 2026
But although its scorching days and freezing nights certainly live up to the name, Death Valley is still home to an array of plants and wildlife—and the trespassers reportedly made a mess of things.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 4 Feb. 2026
But the Spaniard began to struggle physically as the match wore on, with the scorching Australian sun seemingly draining the energy out of him.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 30 Jan. 2026
String of hearts will thrive in bright, indirect light but needs to be protected from intense afternoons, which could cause scorching.
—Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 30 Jan. 2026
Season 3 unfolds in two parts — the first in April 2025 and the second in January 2026 — bringing the scorching dark fantasy to its explosive conclusion.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 27 Jan. 2026
The inside stayed freezing cold even as the outside heated up in the scorching Alabama sun.
—Melanie Fincher, Southern Living, 27 Jan. 2026
Indeed, the Women’s Tag Team Championship has been involved in a scorching game of hot potato over the past year.
—Blake Oestriecher, Forbes.com, 25 Jan. 2026
Sundresses, shorts, and short sleeves are ideal for scorching days, but might make a low temperature indoors a bit more uncomfortable.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Jan. 2026
Verb
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
The Best Ways To Reheat Cooked Bacon Cooked bacon reheats quickly, so always keep an eye on it to prevent scorching.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 6 Feb. 2026
Flagg, who just captured his third straight Western Conference rookie of the month award, has been scorching opponents of late.
—Tim Cowlishaw, Dallas Morning News, 5 Feb. 2026
Drinking chocolate and melted chocolate are best gently heated on the stove to prevent scorching.
—Bridget Shirvell, Martha Stewart, 30 Jan. 2026
During Tuesday's quarterfinal between Aryna Sabalenka and Iva Jovic - the last match played under scorching sun - the players held ice packs to their heads and portable fans to their faces during breaks in play.
—CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
As Sons points out, plants want consistent warmth, not blasts of heat, which can cause scorching.
—Heather Bien, The Spruce, 19 Jan. 2026
Second period no better than the first Any chance of a Wild comeback after Danila Yurov’s scorching one-timer cut the deficit to two less than five minutes into the second period ended with a couple of mistakes by Wild veterans.
—Michael Russo, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2026
Every region presents unique gardening challenges, from harsh winters to scorching heat.
—Paul Cappiello, Louisville Courier Journal, 16 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scorching
Adjective
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More humane methods of killing lobsters pre-boiling include a sharp knife through the head, electrical stunning, or freezing.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
29 Dec. 2025
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Agrawal and her team studied ionic liquids — salts that are liquid at sub-boiling temperatures (below 212 degrees Fahrenheit, or 100 degrees Celsius) — as a potential hospitable environment for life.—
Stefanie Waldek,
Space.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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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
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Avoid charring while cooking Cooking meat at very high temperatures can pose health risks, according to Basman.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
13 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Plus the formula is fast-drying, to prevent flaking and smudging, with a small fiber brush that coats each lash while keeping clumping at bay.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
3 Feb. 2026
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Humans have always processed food by chopping, cooking, fermenting, drying or freezing.—
Michael I Goran,
The Conversation,
3 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The film, a searing exploration of the country’s flawed prison system, also stars Rivals frontman Alex Hassell and British R&B artist Ray BLK.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Jan. 2026
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Nowhere perhaps was the searing heat more evident than at Melbourne Park, where the usual crowds thronging outside the Australian Open tennis tournament dwindled to a ghost town as temperatures soared.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Although Venus is nearly twice the distance from the Sun as Mercury and receives only about 29% of the radiation-per-unit-area that Mercury receives, Venus, not Mercury, is the Solar System’s hottest planet.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
5 Feb. 2026
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Serve with hot pickled peppers on top for more zing in every bite.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
4 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Please tell me the sequel could answer the most burning question of the ’00s: How could Austin not recognize Sam in that mask?—
Stephanie McNeal,
Glamour,
13 Aug. 2025
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Cooper, 30, asked Hargitay one more burning question about the actors' on-screen alter egos: will Olivia and Elliot ever end up together?—
Victoria Edel,
People.com,
26 June 2025
Adjective
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By using a liquid fuel dissolved in molten salt, the system offers several inherent advantages for industrial collocation.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Feb. 2026
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Garner rocked a deep molten brunette hair color at the Golden Globes 2026 on January 11.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
3 Feb. 2026
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“Scorching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scorching. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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