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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
Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 15 Apr. 2025
Michael’s raw, urban, industrial aesthetic, combined with searing honesty, is exactly what Jonathan wants for Rent.
—Jeffrey Seller, Vulture, 11 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
Add currants and stir well; return seared chicken (skin-side up) in single layer, pushing them down into the rice.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 15 Apr. 2025
Michael’s raw, urban, industrial aesthetic, combined with searing honesty, is exactly what Jonathan wants for Rent.
—Jeffrey Seller, Vulture, 11 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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Large west- and south-facing windows were completely missing their glass panes, shattered glass littered the pathways and doors stood ajar amid signs of charring.—
Marc Levy,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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Large west- and south-facing windows were completely missing their glass panes, shattered glass littered the pathways, and doors stood ajar amid signs of charring.—
Marc Levy,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Beetles gel polish set 110 pieces: on sale for $49 Original price: $59.99 (Amazon) Gel nail polish sets like this 110 piece one from Beetles makes a long-lasting, glossy finish possible because the polish dries and sets under a special UV light.—
Jené Luciani Sena,
FOXNews.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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The waterproof, smudge-resistant formula glides on smoothly, dries quickly, and lasts all day.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
24 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Many koalas endured injuries, burns and smoke inhalation in the blaze, which burned approximately 5,436 acres, according to government officials.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
25 Apr. 2025
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The two-wick design promises an even burn that never leaves wax lopsidedly pooled on one side, and every candle has at least a 40-hour burn time, according to Walmart.—
Carly Totten,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The park’s Furnace Creek area is particularly scorching.—
Brooke Baitinger,
Sacbee.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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Comic Cole Garrett was first up, his manic style scorching the walls.—
R. Daniel Foster,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
Noun
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But amid the fanfare of parades, fireworks and airshows, a long-standing debate over what to call the holiday continues, a subtle acknowledgment of the lingering scars of a contentious war.—
Stephanie Yang,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Apr. 2025
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He is shown from behind, with one arm crooked and his head turned in profile: a formal pose, the better to show the network of scars, like the roots of a tree, that cover his bare back.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 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
Noun
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Sustainable packaging and innovative product design can extend lifecycle value and reduce environmental harm, turning waste into new opportunities.—
Richard Howells,
Forbes.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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Regulators need to document legitimate harm that is caused by these products, and that process can take years.—
Nicholas Florko,
The Atlantic,
22 Apr. 2025
Noun
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If there was any hurt, if there was any friction in her life, if there was any trauma in her life, would that moment only now compound in a way that would be irreparable?—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Won't this loss of revenue hurt communities, including Florida, by the way?—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Sear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sear. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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