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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
Ellie Krieger, Washington Post, 2 May 2026
Our Instant Pot Spaghetti and Meatballs can now be even more instant, since the only hands-on time required would be to sear the meatballs before pressure cooking the pasta dinner.
—Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2026
Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 2 Apr. 2026
Any excess moisture can interfere with the roasting process, causing the sprouts to steam instead of sear.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 21 Feb. 2026
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Verb
Follow Ham El-Waylly’s lead by searing the fish in the skillet before finishing in the oven.
—Ellie Krieger, Washington Post, 2 May 2026
Our Instant Pot Spaghetti and Meatballs can now be even more instant, since the only hands-on time required would be to sear the meatballs before pressure cooking the pasta dinner.
—Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2026
Noun
That plancha, which is heated at high temperatures to sear, gets a workout in the small kitchen.
—Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 2 Apr. 2026
Any excess moisture can interfere with the roasting process, causing the sprouts to steam instead of sear.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 21 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sear
Verb
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Grill shrimp until pink and charred, 2–3 minutes per side.—
Inés Anguiano,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
20 May 2026
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Grill until lightly charred (or use a stovetop griddle for indoor cooking), then serve them on a platter for fun, build-your-own assembly.—
Lynda Balslev,
Mercury News,
19 May 2026
Verb
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Use a squeegee to remove any water remaining on the door, and dry it with a microfiber cloth.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
19 May 2026
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Take a dry microfiber cloth and dry the shower tiles and grout.—
Maria Sabella,
The Spruce,
18 May 2026
Noun
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The show gives the 11-year-old book a modern polish but keeps the slow-burn journey of lust and love.—
Jennifer McClellan,
USA Today,
17 May 2026
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Instead of solving the full optimization problem in a brute-force way, TFC allows key physical constraints (like leaving Earth in a tangential burn) to be built directly into the mathematical formulation.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
17 May 2026
Verb
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The Morrill Fire — the largest wildfire in Nebraska history — scorched vast stretches of land in mid-March.—
Kailey Schuyler,
FOXNews.com,
19 May 2026
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Their luck finally ran out in the final, as they were scorched by two of the best players Asia has to offer in Yufei Long & Ting Chieh Wei, winners of the 2025 Sansan Fukuoka Open.—
Todd Boss,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
Noun
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In humans, glial scars form very quickly after injury.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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Harris also shows us the burn scars that ripple up Racine’s arm and across Anaia’s face, textured skin that makes strangers blanch, to which Racine lashes out defensively.—
Katie Walsh,
Boston Herald,
15 May 2026
Noun
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Depending on the species and the part of the animals’ bodies that are affected, the disease is sometimes known as rain scald or rain rot, grease heal, and strawberry foot rot.—
Helen Branswell,
STAT,
11 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
Noun
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The defeat at first did him little harm.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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While there’s no harm in combining these ingredients, excessive consumption may lead to side effects.—
Michelle Pugle,
Verywell Health,
19 May 2026
Noun
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Touch and connect as much as possible, and speak from your heart, not your hurt.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
PEOPLE,
18 May 2026
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Its impact doesn’t hinge on a late revelation; in fact, the truth about the hurt that lies between these characters is whispered unequivocally throughout, and at one point illustrated explicitly.—
Carlos Aguilar,
IndieWire,
15 May 2026
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“Sear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sear. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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