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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
Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2026
The Grill, an open-air venue, transforms into Silversea’s signature Hot Rocks experience each evening, allowing guests to sear entrées on volcanic lava stones.
—David Morris, Travel + Leisure, 26 Apr. 2026
Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 21 Feb. 2026
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
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Verb
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
The Grill, an open-air venue, transforms into Silversea’s signature Hot Rocks experience each evening, allowing guests to sear entrées on volcanic lava stones.
—David Morris, Travel + Leisure, 26 Apr. 2026
Noun
Any excess moisture can interfere with the roasting process, causing the sprouts to steam instead of sear.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 21 Feb. 2026
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sear
Verb
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Because it’s charred to achieve the look, every tray will vary slightly in appearance.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
6 May 2026
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Grill peas, uncovered, over high heat until bright green and lightly charred, 10 minutes, shaking basket every few minutes.—
Maggie Meyer Glisan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 May 2026
Verb
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There are also included cushions that won’t fade in the sun and dry quickly after storms.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
28 Apr. 2026
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Think 360-degree stretch, lightweight breathable fibers that dry almost as fast as athletic shorts, and an antimicrobial treatment that keeps them smelling and feeling fresh in between washes.—
Katie Jackson,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Apr. 2026
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Keep the fertilizer away from the trunk to prevent nutrient burns, which can damage or kill the tree.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
10 May 2026
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Multiple people suffered various injuries, including burns, MDFR spokesperson Erika Benitez said.—
Raven Brunner,
PEOPLE,
10 May 2026
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Yet even a disappointing ruling at the high court doesn’t mean the MAHA movement is defeated or should completely go scorched earth on the administration.—
Mabinty Quarshie,
The Washington Examiner,
26 Apr. 2026
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The Blazers could not hold on after building a 65-59 halftime lead, an edge built by shooting a scorching 10-of-21 from 3-point range.—
Christian Clark,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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But April, whose daughter attended Asheville Academy for Girls from June of 2020 to January 2021, says when her daughter came home for Christmas, she was covered with bug bites and scars from manual labor.—
Rachel Hale,
USA Today,
11 May 2026
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The work also highlights how planetary scars preserve hidden records of ancient events.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
9 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
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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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Doe alleges the school’s failure to act caused long-term emotional and psychological harm that continues today.—
Lexi Nicklaus,
Baltimore Sun,
28 Apr. 2026
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The guidance states that potential harms in this age group, including false positives, psychological distress, overdiagnosis, overtreatment and radiation exposure, may outweigh the uncertain benefits of screening.—
Allison Palmer,
Kansas City Star,
28 Apr. 2026
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That’s different from talking itself into the wrong star because Sunday hurt.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
11 May 2026
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Nevertheless, this inability to bring it at least one wide player, despite spending another £4million, during January hurt.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
6 May 2026
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“Sear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sear. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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