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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
Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 15 May 2025
Secchi achieves a deep sear by using a fish weight (think burger press) to flatten the sausage and increase its surface area.
—Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit Magazine, 16 Apr. 2025
Jon Yeomans, CNN Money, 7 June 2025
The burgers are pressed, seared and served on buns that are lightly buttered.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 4 June 2025
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Verb
Achieving the perfect sear relies on a few key points, including choosing the right cut, prepping steak properly, using the right pan, and more.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 15 May 2025
Secchi achieves a deep sear by using a fish weight (think burger press) to flatten the sausage and increase its surface area.
—Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit Magazine, 16 Apr. 2025
Noun
This can be quite a shock for those who aren’t expecting it, but in the searing heat of a Seville summer, the attraction becomes clear.
—Jon Yeomans, CNN Money, 7 June 2025
The burgers are pressed, seared and served on buns that are lightly buttered.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 4 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sear
Verb
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Tasting Notes: Caramel toffee, allspice, dark fruit and charred oak.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
22 June 2025
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The fire had charred 1,040 acres by Thursday afternoon, with the containment remaining about the same.—
Karen Kucher,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 June 2025
Verb
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From there, use a clean, soft toothbrush to remove any lingering stains and wipe off with a clean cotton cloth to dry and remove any excess oil.—
Lauren Wicks,
Southern Living,
24 June 2025
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Per Archaeology News, conservators soaked it in a desalination bath for ten weeks before cleaning, drying and stabilizing it.—
Sonja Anderson,
Smithsonian Magazine,
23 June 2025
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Started: 13 days ago, 1:02 p.m. June 12 Initial location: Sonoma County, Calif. Fire type: Prescribed Fire name: B10 Big Leaf A new prescribed burn, called B10 Big Leaf, was initiated 1:02 p.m. June 12 in Sonoma County, California.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
25 June 2025
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Don’t skip facial and body sunscreen to avoid burns and premature wrinkles.—
Mariana Zapata,
Travel + Leisure,
24 June 2025
Verb
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In some parts of the U.S., scorching temperatures send people indoors to the comfort of air conditioning, which makes the virus easier to spread.—
Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi,
Discover Magazine,
26 June 2025
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With scorching temperatures becoming more common across the country (the Old Farmers' Almanac deemed this the hottest and driest summer for the third year in a row), staying cool at home is top of mind for everyone.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 June 2025
Noun
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Ideally in places where there’s room to breathe and with a little more concern for animals, the environment and those who bear the psychological scars of service.—
Scott Maxwell,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 June 2025
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Sudan’s children are living through the world’s largest displacement crisis Since the surge of violence in Sudan in late April 2025, thousands of families have crossed the border into Chad on a daily basis, traumatized and burdened by the scars of war.—
Brice Kevin Da,
Forbes.com,
18 June 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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In the exposé, Rolling Stone balanced public interest versus potential harm by considering the sensitive details surrounding what was then unverified accusations.—
Ime Ekpo,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
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While there is no categorical ban under international law, the use of nuclear weapons would be subject to international humanitarian law (IHL), which requires adherence to the principles of distinction, proportionality, and necessity—especially regarding civilian harm.—
Hugh Cameron
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 June 2025
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Without a clear roadmap, friendship breakups often feel ambiguous or sometimes lead to unnecessary hurt.—
Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
21 June 2025
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But with Luke Weaver hurt, Williams is back in the role.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
13 June 2025
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“Sear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sear. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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