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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
Virginia Willis, AJC.com, 7 Mar. 2026
Hot stones are added, one by one, as the air inside gets heavier, the heat searing the nose and the throat, the sweat starting in rivulets that turn into streams as the smell gets more intense, the heartbeat swells, the mind races.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 5 Mar. 2026
Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 16 Jan. 2026
Working in batches to prevent crowding the pan, add the chicken and sear until golden brown on both sides.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 15 Jan. 2026
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Verb
Using tongs, flip the chicken cubes and sear the other side, an additional 3 minutes.
—Virginia Willis, AJC.com, 7 Mar. 2026
Hot stones are added, one by one, as the air inside gets heavier, the heat searing the nose and the throat, the sweat starting in rivulets that turn into streams as the smell gets more intense, the heartbeat swells, the mind races.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 5 Mar. 2026
Noun
Of course, these winter mainstays often call for a Dutch oven to create an ideal simmer or sear.
—Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 16 Jan. 2026
Working in batches to prevent crowding the pan, add the chicken and sear until golden brown on both sides.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 15 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sear
Verb
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Working in batches, add 4 of the cabbage wedges and cook, undisturbed, until lightly charred, 4 to 5 minutes per side.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
10 Mar. 2026
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The outside of the house was damaged and partially charred from flames.—
Tom Dougherty,
CBS News,
10 Mar. 2026
Verb
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It’s been dried, stripped of bark, sanded to silky smoothness, stained, sealed and painstakingly carved.—
Kathy Gurchiek,
AJC.com,
10 Mar. 2026
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The mascara dries quickly, and there’s no mess or smudging.—
Jacquelyn Smith,
Parents,
10 Mar. 2026
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Mother and daughter hurt by Taunton blast Twenty-five-year-old mother Lucitha Blanc and her 2-year-old daughter were inside and seriously injured with what police called life-threatening burns.—
Aaron Parseghian,
CBS News,
8 Mar. 2026
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Officers then began taking apart the tank, which was not factory standard, and discovered the woman lying in a puddle of gasoline, appearing disoriented and suffering from apparent chemical burns to her legs and feet; she was taken to a hospital for medical evaluation, treated and quickly released.—
Alex Riggins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Mar. 2026
Verb
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In a region where weather swings from paralyzing ice storms to scorching summers, these elements carry weight.—
Mary Grace Granados
Special Contributor,
Dallas Morning News,
5 Mar. 2026
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How to Cope When spending time outdoors in scorching weather, protect yourself by hydrating frequently, avoiding the hottest time of day, and seeking shade when possible.—
Becky Upham,
EverydayHealth.com,
4 Mar. 2026
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Nicholas fully recovered and is about to turn 18, his father said, but still has physical scars.—
Sandra McDonald,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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Also, our editors rounded up the most effective over-the-counter products for fading scars.—
Kayla Hayempour,
NBC news,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
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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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In his Monday order, Simon limited federal agents from using chemical or projectile munitions such as pepper balls and tear gas unless someone poses an imminent threat of physical harm.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 Mar. 2026
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The agency has warned that there is a one-in-4,200 risk of harm to people as a result of potential debris.—
Jackie Flynn Mogensen,
Scientific American,
10 Mar. 2026
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Bobby Durkin, who was playing hurt, hit a 3-pointer to extend Minnesota’s lead to 58-48 with nine minutes left.—
Andy Greder,
Twin Cities,
8 Mar. 2026
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Americans are already feeling the hurt, leading to disillusionment.—
Victor Tangermann,
Futurism,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Sear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sear. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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