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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
Marni Jameson, Arkansas Online, 10 Apr. 2026
Made with fragrant heirloom corn masa, it’s lined with torn quesillo, melted and seared until lightly bronzed, adding a crisp, savory layer.
—Anais Martinez, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 Apr. 2026
Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 17 Feb. 2026
Add the steaks and sear on each side for 1½ minutes.
—The Know, Denver Post, 24 Jan. 2026
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Verb
Gas provides instant heat, precise control and higher temperatures for searing and charring.
—Marni Jameson, Arkansas Online, 10 Apr. 2026
Made with fragrant heirloom corn masa, it’s lined with torn quesillo, melted and seared until lightly bronzed, adding a crisp, savory layer.
—Anais Martinez, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 Apr. 2026
Noun
The cooking of the steaks has evolved to the reverse-sear method; that starts in a low-temp oven and ends in the stovetop pan.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 17 Feb. 2026
Add the steaks and sear on each side for 1½ minutes.
—The Know, Denver Post, 24 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sear
Verb
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Cook, undisturbed, 2 minutes, then toss and continue to cook, undisturbed, until vegetables are charred in spots and tender, 1–2 minutes more.—
Nina Moskowitz,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
22 Apr. 2026
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Pictures from Chopper 2 showed the buildings charred with debris scattered across the backyard.—
Elijah Westbrook,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2026
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Spray dry toilet paper with cleansing, soothing and refreshing Pristine to create an instant wet wipe that is actually flushable and safe for your sewer and septic systems.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 Apr. 2026
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Installing houses beneath an overhanging roofline helps keep the bee homes dry.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Apr. 2026
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The twin-engine upper stage was supposed to complete two burns to place AST SpaceMobile’s direct-to-cell satellite into an orbit approximately 285 miles (460 kilometers) above the Earth at inclination of 49 degrees to the equator.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
19 Apr. 2026
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At the time of the first recall, Casely received 51 consumer reports of the chargers overheating, expanding or catching on fire while in use, resulting in six minor burns.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2026
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The Lakers were connected, apparently having had time to adjust to the loss of their two leading scorers, LeBron James acting as a brilliant playmaker for scorching hot shooters like Kennard, who hit all five of his treys in scoring a career playoff-high 27 points.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Apr. 2026
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After Freddie Freeman scorched a two-out triple to left-center, Karros robbed Hernandez of extra bases with a diving stop and a perfect throw to first for the out.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
19 Apr. 2026
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James said nothing changes in his preparation from the regular season to the postseason, even when a looming battle against Rockets star Kevin Durant might reopen old playoff scars on Saturday night.—
Benjamin Royer,
Oc Register,
17 Apr. 2026
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Pasco was described as a white man with a prominent scar on the right side of his face.—
Cristóbal Reyes,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 Apr. 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
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This tent can double as a heat protector when summer temperatures soar into the 90s and the foliage and bark of many plants, especially tropicals, are susceptible to heat scald.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
21 Nov. 2025
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No harm, no foul — as long as the commission bosses back the changes, Zelden said.—
Susannah Bryan,
Sun Sentinel,
21 Apr. 2026
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Many hospital systems in Connecticut have stopped suing their patients over unpaid bills, stung by criticism about the harm caused by aggressive collection tactics.—
Noam N. Levey,
Hartford Courant,
20 Apr. 2026
Noun
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But there is no avoiding the reality of how much this hurt.—
Jack Pitt-Brooke,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2026
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Your confusion and hurt are well-founded.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Apr. 2026
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“Sear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sear. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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