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as in to dry
to make dry
the clear desert air is seared by the summer sun
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as in burn
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Recent Examples of sear
Literary Hub, 16 Jan. 2026
Nikki Glaser quickly and delightfully sears the crowd.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 12 Jan. 2026
Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Jan. 2026
Ricotta gnocchi takes after the Parisian model, finished in a pan until each piece has a deep-brown oval sear, arriving simply sauced in lemon and fragrant black pepper under a blanket of Parmesan.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026
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Verb
Pedro shut his eyes, letting the steam sear his face.
—Literary Hub, 16 Jan. 2026
Nikki Glaser quickly and delightfully sears the crowd.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 12 Jan. 2026
Noun
But a quick sear in a hot skillet really takes them to the next level.
—Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Jan. 2026
Ricotta gnocchi takes after the Parisian model, finished in a pan until each piece has a deep-brown oval sear, arriving simply sauced in lemon and fragrant black pepper under a blanket of Parmesan.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sear
Verb
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Avoid broiling delicate greens or dishes with fresh herbs, which will easily char under the heat.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
19 Jan. 2026
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Run the wings under the broiler until lightly charred.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
18 Jan. 2026
Verb
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His mother, Ellen, wearing a gold top and black blazer, beamed with pride, holding a yellow napkin to dry her tears.—
Mike DeFabo,
New York Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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The family hoped jail would dry Jheck out, but neighbors snuck shabu into the facility.—
Sean Williams,
Harpers Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Please consult your local burn permitting authorities as to whether burning is allowed.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Jan. 2026
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Her sister, however, suffered third-degree burns and needed skin graft surgery.—
Veronica Ortega,
CBS News,
11 Jan. 2026
Verb
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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,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Additionally, when baking at high heat (above 425°F), parchment paper could scorch or become brittle.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
25 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Minneapolis is far from alone in navigating high-profile events and bearing scars from multiple tragedies past.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
24 Jan. 2026
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More commonly, branches are destroyed, or a permanent vertical scar is left in a tree’s trunk, known as a frost rib.—
Owen Clarke,
Outside,
23 Jan. 2026
Noun
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This tent can double as a heat protector when summer temperatures soar into the 90s and the foliage and bark of many plants, especially tropicals, are susceptible to heat scald.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
21 Nov. 2025
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Applying a thin layer of lawn soil might help protect the green runners from sun scald but is probably not necessary.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The law allows judges to order the seizure of guns from people who pose a significant risk of harm.—
Shaun Boyd,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
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Local reports noted that the woman miraculously survived partly because her helmet helped prevent more serious harm.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
27 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The family-friendly event invites people to walk together to raise funds for those experiencing hunger, hurt and homelessness, according to the pantry’s website.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Jan. 2026
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Being rejected hurts, and finding success may not erase the emotional residue of all those prior rebuffs.—
Anna Holmes,
The Atlantic,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Sear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sear. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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