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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
Timothy Depeugh, Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2026
Fresh lemons are lightly seared in butter and tossed with blanched broccolini, Swiss chard, and peas.
—Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Apr. 2026
Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 21 Feb. 2026
The cooking of the steaks has evolved to the reverse-sear method; that starts in a low-temp oven and ends in the stovetop pan.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 17 Feb. 2026
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Verb
The mushroom, good for the brain, was marinated in dashi and sesame, seared and then pressed down to remove the liquid.
—Timothy Depeugh, Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2026
Fresh lemons are lightly seared in butter and tossed with blanched broccolini, Swiss chard, and peas.
—Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Apr. 2026
Noun
Any excess moisture can interfere with the roasting process, causing the sprouts to steam instead of sear.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 21 Feb. 2026
The cooking of the steaks has evolved to the reverse-sear method; that starts in a low-temp oven and ends in the stovetop pan.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 17 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sear
Verb
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Cook, undisturbed, 2 minutes, then toss and continue to cook, undisturbed, until vegetables are charred in spots and tender, 1–2 minutes more.—
Nina Moskowitz,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
22 Apr. 2026
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Cool It Down Once the organic materials are charred and dark, extinguish the fire with water and allow everything to cool down.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Apr. 2026
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There are also included cushions that won’t fade in the sun and dry quickly after storms.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
28 Apr. 2026
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Think 360-degree stretch, lightweight breathable fibers that dry almost as fast as athletic shorts, and an antimicrobial treatment that keeps them smelling and feeling fresh in between washes.—
Katie Jackson,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Apr. 2026
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That was a great lesson for our churn-and-burn generation.—
Doug Turnbull,
AJC.com,
3 May 2026
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First responders removed a man who sustained burns to his body.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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Yet even a disappointing ruling at the high court doesn’t mean the MAHA movement is defeated or should completely go scorched earth on the administration.—
Mabinty Quarshie,
The Washington Examiner,
26 Apr. 2026
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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
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The legislation is named for the Charlotte 6-year-old found dead in her aunt’s home last year covered in scars and malnourished.—
Mary Ramsey
May 4,
Charlotte Observer,
4 May 2026
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The pain is much deeper than the scars.—
Jermont Terry,
CBS News,
2 May 2026
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Place one-half cup cream in a sauce pot and bring up to a scald.—
Kathryn Gregory,
Louisville Courier Journal,
23 Jan. 2026
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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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Doe alleges the school’s failure to act caused long-term emotional and psychological harm that continues today.—
Lexi Nicklaus,
Baltimore Sun,
28 Apr. 2026
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The guidance states that potential harms in this age group, including false positives, psychological distress, overdiagnosis, overtreatment and radiation exposure, may outweigh the uncertain benefits of screening.—
Allison Palmer,
Kansas City Star,
28 Apr. 2026
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Among those hurt was Payton, who sustained several serious injuries that left her in critical condition.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
29 Apr. 2026
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The wounds and humiliations of private life can rarely be redressed by law; literature offers a parallel tribunal in which those hurts are litigated and, if possible, imaginatively overcome.—
Charlie Tyson,
The Atlantic,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Sear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sear. Accessed 7 May. 2026.
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