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
Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2026
There, in the scorching desert, guarded by fences and video surveillance, this fish swims around in a sunken fishbowl made of rock that's been its only natural home for millennia.
—Nell Greenfieldboyce, NPR, 7 May 2026
Keeping the steamer 6 inches away and avoiding prolonged, direct contact are advised to prevent scorching, stiffening, or permanent shiny marks.
—Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 4 May 2026
At altitudes exceeding 3,000 meters (10,000 feet), oxygen becomes a luxury, while scorching days give way to relentlessly cold nights.
—ABC News, 25 Apr. 2026
Pumped by a roaring Honda Center crowd experiencing its first playoff game in eight years, the Ducks fed off that with a scorching first period powered by their skating.
—Chris Johnston, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
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
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 8 May 2026
Westerners, Arabs and Indians dominate business and finance, while laborers from poor countries in Asia and Africa toil for long hours in scorching temperatures at oil facilities and construction sites — often with few protections.
—ABC News, 4 May 2026
Wear the machine-washable, wrinkle-resistant ensemble for your next cruise, tropical vacation, or scorching summer spent in the city.
—Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 30 Apr. 2026
Give them too much sun, and those flowers end up scorching.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 30 Apr. 2026
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
Adjective
Austin Reaves bounced back from his disastrous Game 1 with 31 points and LeBron James was LeBron with 23 points and Rui Hachimura continued his scorching shooting with 16.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2026
There, in the scorching desert, guarded by fences and video surveillance, this fish swims around in a sunken fishbowl made of rock that's been its only natural home for millennia.
—Nell Greenfieldboyce, NPR, 7 May 2026
Keeping the steamer 6 inches away and avoiding prolonged, direct contact are advised to prevent scorching, stiffening, or permanent shiny marks.
—Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 4 May 2026
At altitudes exceeding 3,000 meters (10,000 feet), oxygen becomes a luxury, while scorching days give way to relentlessly cold nights.
—ABC News, 25 Apr. 2026
Pumped by a roaring Honda Center crowd experiencing its first playoff game in eight years, the Ducks fed off that with a scorching first period powered by their skating.
—Chris Johnston, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
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
Verb
If a strip feels warm to the touch or shows signs of scorching, replace it.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 8 May 2026
Westerners, Arabs and Indians dominate business and finance, while laborers from poor countries in Asia and Africa toil for long hours in scorching temperatures at oil facilities and construction sites — often with few protections.
—ABC News, 4 May 2026
Wear the machine-washable, wrinkle-resistant ensemble for your next cruise, tropical vacation, or scorching summer spent in the city.
—Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 30 Apr. 2026
Give them too much sun, and those flowers end up scorching.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 30 Apr. 2026
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
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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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
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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Steppenwolf and Circle Rep, with their combination of theatrical fearlessness, searing intensity and rabid teamwork, helped shape Mantello’s aesthetic.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
6 May 2026
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Mikey lambastes him anyway, turning a speech in praise of Richie into a searing evisceration.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
5 May 2026
Adjective
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Datskovska regularly reports on the season’s hottest accessories and how to acquire them online.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
6 May 2026
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The signature treatment is the dotsho, or hot stone bath, a ritual locals have practiced for generations to ease joint pain, arthritis, and the toll of long winters spent farming.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 May 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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At Woodhaven Glass, watch molten glass transform into one-of-a-kind artisan pieces - or try it yourself in a private class.—
Belinda Luksic,
Southern Living,
1 May 2026
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Another significant difference is in Ripley’s sacrificial dive into the molten metal in the finale.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Scorching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scorching. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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