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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
Tim Clark, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
If its Insta-worthy status isn’t reason enough, the Always Pan 2.0 is big enough to simmer a hearty veggie stew and shallow enough to sear the perfect piece of salmon.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 17 Apr. 2025
Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 24 Dec. 2024
The key to a beautiful, food magazine-worthy sear is thoroughly drying them before searing.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 3 Feb. 2025
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Verb
The Dual Mode Cooking means grillers can sear steaks at 1250°F or smoke low and slow at 225°F.
—Tim Clark, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
If its Insta-worthy status isn’t reason enough, the Always Pan 2.0 is big enough to simmer a hearty veggie stew and shallow enough to sear the perfect piece of salmon.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 17 Apr. 2025
Noun
The basic recipe for reserve sear is to season the roast all over with salt and pepper and let sit overnight in the refrigerator.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 24 Dec. 2024
The key to a beautiful, food magazine-worthy sear is thoroughly drying them before searing.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 3 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sear
Verb
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The nose opens with aromas of rye toast, caramel, cinnamon, clove, charred oak, and a hint of baked pear.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2025
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The fire caused $445,000 in property damage and content loss and damaged two homes on either side of the lot. Bricks, burned wood, and charred remains sit taped off at the site.—
Jeff A. Chamer,
Charlotte Observer,
13 May 2025
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The newly extended drying hanger system at Crystal’s denim factory in Cambodia enhanced the capacity of the pre-drying process, reducing the dryer’s operation time by 20 minutes on average.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
19 May 2025
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The mop combo feature is great thanks to the drying capabilities.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
19 May 2025
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Professors and scholars across different institutions are feeling the burn.—
Janice Gassam Asare,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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The law guarantees treatment for chronic illnesses blamed on burn pits, which were used to dispose of chemicals, tires, plastics, medical equipment and human waste on military bases.—
Chris Megerian,
Chicago Tribune,
19 May 2025
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As if this summer's scorching weather prediction from the Old Farmer's Almanac wasn't enough to set us all—ahem—ablaze, hurricane season 2025 is also poised to set some records.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
10 May 2025
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Scrutiny circled them after Game 3, when a struggling Gilgeous-Alexander didn’t defer to a scorching Williams down the stretch.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
10 May 2025
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Sachiko is a glamorous, modern-minded social outcast, marginalized both for her rejection of Japanese patriarchy and the scars of her and Mariko’s radiation exposure following the 1945 Nagasaki bombings.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
21 May 2025
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Her aim is to disguise the scar that would give away her status as seemingly the sole person to survive being bitten without turning — or, as Ellie puts it, a chance to wear short sleeves again.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
19 May 2025
Noun
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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
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Wrap the trunk of very young trees to help protect them from sun scald, making sure to remove it after the last frost in spring.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
9 Dec. 2024
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Brown was charged with grievous bodily harm with intent following an investigation by the Metropolitan Police of London.—
Marlene Lenthang,
NBC news,
16 May 2025
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In fact, much of it is inaccurate or misleading, raising a serious health communication problem: Fake health information – whether shared unknowingly and innocently, or deliberately to mislead or cause harm – can be far more captivating than accurate information.—
Angshuman K. Kashyap,
The Conversation,
16 May 2025
Noun
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As the Avs squandered a two-goal lead in Game 7, this went beyond hurt.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
5 May 2025
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Mostert spent most of last season hurt and has been injury-prone his entire career.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
25 Apr. 2025
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“Sear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sear. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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