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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
Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
Martin Lee Anderson is another person seared in her memory.
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Miami Herald,
30 May 2026
Katie Cloyd,
Martha Stewart,
21 Apr. 2026
Prime members can save on a sturdy grill skillet to sear, saute, fry, and more.
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Isabel Garcia,
PEOPLE,
4 Apr. 2026
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Verb
The man at the bar recounting that epic race that more than a half-century later remains seared in the memory of those who witnessed it, a legend passed down from brother to brother, father to son, generation to generation.
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Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
Martin Lee Anderson is another person seared in her memory.
—
Miami Herald,
30 May 2026
Noun
With proper seasoning and care, a cast-iron skillet can last for generations, offering an unbeatable sear and even heat distribution that modern pans simply cannot match.
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Katie Cloyd,
Martha Stewart,
21 Apr. 2026
Prime members can save on a sturdy grill skillet to sear, saute, fry, and more.
—
Isabel Garcia,
PEOPLE,
4 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sear
Verb
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The crusts are thin and aggressively charred, with grated Parmesan that nicely contrasts a bright and sweet sauce.
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While grilling steak, grill bread slices and onion slices 1 minute on each side, until lightly charred.
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Either way, Aestura’s Atobarrier 365 Ceramide Cream Mist is an easy way to give quick hydration to dry, stressed skin, thanks to an ultrafine spray packed with ceramides.
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On its extensive resume are tasks like soothing angry, overheated skin; combatting signs of photoaging courtesy of vitamin C; and preventing moisture loss by way of squalane (an emollient that permeates skin with hydration after salty water or unexpected beach breezes dry it out).
Noun
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No homes had been lost, and Utah Fire Info, a multiagency operation, said in a post on X that firefighters conducted a successful back-burn operation to protect the town.
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Warm Gray Even though we've all been told gray is on its way out for quite some time, it's been a slow burn.
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An uncontained blaze in Utah’s Juab County has scorched 34 square miles, forcing the evacuation of Eureka and nearby ranches as firefighters race to shield homes amid fierce winds.
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The heat wave is expected to scorch Spain at least through Wednesday.
Noun
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But for Johnny, the scar is a source of pride.
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Now Reid, dressed in black with his chest partially exposed beneath an open jacket revealing a scar, stepped on stage and into the role of Lestat in front of the audience.
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.
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Place one-half cup cream in a sauce pot and bring up to a scald.
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Although the petition against the fireworks was not started by the nonprofit, the group shares concerns about the event and sent a letter to officials last month outlining the harms caused by the fireworks.
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Some ships, eager to get out of harm’s the war’s way, may have their vessels towed tug their boats out of the strait before they’re cleaned.
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This time, England triumphed, energizing its bid to end 60 years of hurt on the international stage.
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Either way, some hurt feels inevitable.
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“Sear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sear. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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