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
Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 25 Apr. 2026
The red, purple, or pink blooms thrive when many other annuals melt away in the scorching summer heat.
—Patricia S York, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2026
Nico Hoerner’s stellar week, part of a scorching start to the season for the Chicago Cubs’ second baseman, has earned him an MLB honor.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
Then again, it's been that way for most of the last two months for the Flyers, who stormed into the postseason behind a scorching finishing stretch fueled by young legs that don't know any better.
—CBS News, 19 Apr. 2026
Yet the Baywatch blunder still prompted a scorching Substack post from Bass’ opponent Spencer Pratt, the reality TV veteran turned Internet influencer who, after the Pacific Palisades wildfire burned his home, is running as an anti-establishment outsider with a focus on government negligence.
—Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 17 Apr. 2026
Reuniting with original drummer Carlos, the band played a scorching set that had the crowd on its feet.
—Marc Ballon, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
McIlroy had a scorching hot start to the tournament, posting a record six-shot lead after 36 holes.
—Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 12 Apr. 2026
Mike Trout is off to a scorching start to the season.
—Andy Behrens, New York Times, 30 Mar. 2026
Christian Clark, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
Wildfires are currently scorching acres of land in South Georgia and Northern Florida.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 24 Apr. 2026
Mature cherry trees not only yield delicious fruit but also provide shade for sun-sensitive plants and other areas prone to scorching.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 24 Apr. 2026
The main concerns from parents include how hot artificial grass can get, especially during California’s scorching summers.
—Chaewon Chung, Sacbee.com, 22 Apr. 2026
Iceman is the rapper’s first solo effort since 2023’s For All the Dogs—not to mention the first since his earth-scorching battle with Kendrick Lamar.
—Alex Suskind, Pitchfork, 21 Apr. 2026
The Lakers were connected, apparently having had time to adjust to the loss of their two leading scorers, LeBron James acting as a brilliant playmaker for scorching hot shooters like Kennard, who hit all five of his treys in scoring a career playoff-high 27 points.
—Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2026
Phoenix's Jalen Green was scorching hot in the two play-in games.
—ABC News, 18 Apr. 2026
The heat combined with a fertilizer can cause adverse effects on the grass such as burning or scorching it.
—David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 11 Apr. 2026
Adjective
While Stanton hasn’t gotten off to a scorching start, being without his bat for an extended stretch would be a considerable loss for a Yankees team that made it through spring training and the first few weeks of the season without any new injuries.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 25 Apr. 2026
The red, purple, or pink blooms thrive when many other annuals melt away in the scorching summer heat.
—Patricia S York, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2026
Nico Hoerner’s stellar week, part of a scorching start to the season for the Chicago Cubs’ second baseman, has earned him an MLB honor.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
Then again, it's been that way for most of the last two months for the Flyers, who stormed into the postseason behind a scorching finishing stretch fueled by young legs that don't know any better.
—CBS News, 19 Apr. 2026
Yet the Baywatch blunder still prompted a scorching Substack post from Bass’ opponent Spencer Pratt, the reality TV veteran turned Internet influencer who, after the Pacific Palisades wildfire burned his home, is running as an anti-establishment outsider with a focus on government negligence.
—Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 17 Apr. 2026
Reuniting with original drummer Carlos, the band played a scorching set that had the crowd on its feet.
—Marc Ballon, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
McIlroy had a scorching hot start to the tournament, posting a record six-shot lead after 36 holes.
—Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 12 Apr. 2026
Mike Trout is off to a scorching start to the season.
—Andy Behrens, New York Times, 30 Mar. 2026
Verb
The Blazers could not hold on after building a 65-59 halftime lead, an edge built by shooting a scorching 10-of-21 from 3-point range.
—Christian Clark, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
Wildfires are currently scorching acres of land in South Georgia and Northern Florida.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 24 Apr. 2026
Mature cherry trees not only yield delicious fruit but also provide shade for sun-sensitive plants and other areas prone to scorching.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 24 Apr. 2026
The main concerns from parents include how hot artificial grass can get, especially during California’s scorching summers.
—Chaewon Chung, Sacbee.com, 22 Apr. 2026
Iceman is the rapper’s first solo effort since 2023’s For All the Dogs—not to mention the first since his earth-scorching battle with Kendrick Lamar.
—Alex Suskind, Pitchfork, 21 Apr. 2026
The Lakers were connected, apparently having had time to adjust to the loss of their two leading scorers, LeBron James acting as a brilliant playmaker for scorching hot shooters like Kennard, who hit all five of his treys in scoring a career playoff-high 27 points.
—Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2026
Phoenix's Jalen Green was scorching hot in the two play-in games.
—ABC News, 18 Apr. 2026
The heat combined with a fertilizer can cause adverse effects on the grass such as burning or scorching it.
—David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 11 Apr. 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.—
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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
Verb
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Its antenna is marked with charring and is missing a large chunk.—
Gonzalo Zegarra,
CNN Money,
2 Apr. 2026
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The finished pizza should have a thin crust with a puffy cornice around the edges, spotted with charring.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
14 Mar. 2026
Verb
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This interactive project looks at the impact of warmer, shorter winters on regions all over the country, from less ice fishing in Minnesota and fewer ski days in Colorado to drying reservoirs in the Southwest and more ticks and mosquitoes in the Northeast.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
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Finding the right waterproof sandal is key, where quick-drying materials, durability, and customized comfort reign supreme.—
Lara Kramer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Gomes suggests grilling, baking, or pan-searing salmon (as well as other fish, such as cod or halibut) with olive oil, fresh herbs, and a generous squeeze of lemon to highlight its natural flavor.—
Randi Gollin,
Martha Stewart,
22 Apr. 2026
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On a searing hot day in Mattiyarenthal, a village in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu, women farmers toil over chile pepper plants as their sharp, pungent scent fills the air.—
Suzanne Nuyen,
NPR,
20 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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El Niño features unusually hot ocean waters near the equator in the Pacific Ocean, along with significant changes to global weather patterns and the planet’s climate.—
Andrew Freedman,
CNN Money,
22 Apr. 2026
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That same trial found five minutes of daily steam inhalation produced real reductions in symptom burden — a hot shower works just as well for most people.—
Allison Palmer,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 Apr. 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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The second is the storage vessel, which holds the molten lead and maintains its chemical conditioning during the initial filling process or when the facility is undergoing maintenance.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Apr. 2026
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That person belongs to a different time, to a different town and to people who cannot be expected to remain the same, any more than the slopes of a volcano can be expected to still be molten rock an eon after the last eruption.—
Jessica Kiang,
Variety,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Scorching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scorching. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.
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