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Recent Examples of seared
Emily M. Olson, Hartford Courant, 1 Jan. 2026
But by no means dismiss his interpretations of continental cuisine, like the pan-seared gnocchi with white truffle and mushrooms or the scallops with saffron risotto.
—Su-Jit Lin, Southern Living, 27 Dec. 2025
The menu features butterfly Mediterranean sea bass; pan-seared salmon with green peppercorn and dijon mustard cream; and bigoli pescatore (jumbo lump crab meat, clams, shrimp, calamari, octopus, branzino, spicy house tomato sauce and squid-ink pasta).
—Matt Leclercq, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Dec. 2025
The food stations feature a carvery with prime rib and leg of lamb; entrées of seared halibut, polish ham, rosemary chicken and cajun pasta; traditional breakfast items of bacon, sausage and French toast; salads, sides, seafood, bakery and charcuterie.
—Elaine Rewolinski, jsonline.com, 11 Dec. 2025
There's traditional steak and ground meat, which both come from a regular cut and can be used to make anything from seared steak to deer tacos or casseroles.
—Craig Shoup, Nashville Tennessean, 28 Nov. 2025
Great with seared scallops, sea bass and squid and for the daring, veal tartare with lemon and ginger.
—Laura Ness, Mercury News, 23 Nov. 2025
Cozy up to the brick fireplace and indulge in house specialities like pretzel sticks with warm beer cheese, sriracha aioli, and pub mustard, and pan-seared New Bedford scallops with Mozambique risotto.
—Anna Laird Barto, Travel + Leisure, 17 Nov. 2025
Add remaining 2/3 cup of wine, the beef broth, the seared meat (and juices), 2 teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 27 Oct. 2025
Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 19 Dec. 2025
Growing up in the Grove Born Thelma Anderson in 1926, Gibson’s childhood home address, 3382 Charles Street, is seared in her memory along with her life growing up in what was once known as Colored Town, a part of Coconut Grove that only Black people could live in.
—Raisa Habersham, Miami Herald, 16 Dec. 2025
The outlines of the Iranian Revolution of 1979 are already seared into the American psyche, but this spellbinding book adds fascinating texture and provides a salutary warning for policymakers today.
—Foreign Affairs, 16 Dec. 2025
Once mushrooms are seared, add celery, garlic and ginger.
—Bethany Thayer, Freep.com, 6 Dec. 2025
Plump seared scallops are topped with fresh strawberry and surrounded by swirls of luscious maple syrup and crumbles of wild boar bacon—a succulent, deceptively complex entrée.
—Pamela MacNaughtan, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 Nov. 2025
Today, the result is a giant K seared across the agricultural sector.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 17 Nov. 2025
Jim Wheyland, named Veteran of the Year by the memorial’s association, the history of San Diego and the military are seared into his early life.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Nov. 2025
But Chapman’s failure to close out the Houston Astros in the 2019 American League Championship Series will forever be seared into the minds of Yankees fans.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 28 Oct. 2025
Adjective
For dinner, Federico and his staff were offering herb crusted rack of lamb, a pork chop with butter, sage and mortadella, or pan-seared halibut.
—Emily M. Olson, Hartford Courant, 1 Jan. 2026
But by no means dismiss his interpretations of continental cuisine, like the pan-seared gnocchi with white truffle and mushrooms or the scallops with saffron risotto.
—Su-Jit Lin, Southern Living, 27 Dec. 2025
The menu features butterfly Mediterranean sea bass; pan-seared salmon with green peppercorn and dijon mustard cream; and bigoli pescatore (jumbo lump crab meat, clams, shrimp, calamari, octopus, branzino, spicy house tomato sauce and squid-ink pasta).
—Matt Leclercq, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Dec. 2025
The food stations feature a carvery with prime rib and leg of lamb; entrées of seared halibut, polish ham, rosemary chicken and cajun pasta; traditional breakfast items of bacon, sausage and French toast; salads, sides, seafood, bakery and charcuterie.
—Elaine Rewolinski, jsonline.com, 11 Dec. 2025
There's traditional steak and ground meat, which both come from a regular cut and can be used to make anything from seared steak to deer tacos or casseroles.
—Craig Shoup, Nashville Tennessean, 28 Nov. 2025
Great with seared scallops, sea bass and squid and for the daring, veal tartare with lemon and ginger.
—Laura Ness, Mercury News, 23 Nov. 2025
Cozy up to the brick fireplace and indulge in house specialities like pretzel sticks with warm beer cheese, sriracha aioli, and pub mustard, and pan-seared New Bedford scallops with Mozambique risotto.
—Anna Laird Barto, Travel + Leisure, 17 Nov. 2025
Add remaining 2/3 cup of wine, the beef broth, the seared meat (and juices), 2 teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 27 Oct. 2025
Verb
The moments that followed will be forever seared into Aguirre’s memory.
—Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 19 Dec. 2025
Growing up in the Grove Born Thelma Anderson in 1926, Gibson’s childhood home address, 3382 Charles Street, is seared in her memory along with her life growing up in what was once known as Colored Town, a part of Coconut Grove that only Black people could live in.
—Raisa Habersham, Miami Herald, 16 Dec. 2025
The outlines of the Iranian Revolution of 1979 are already seared into the American psyche, but this spellbinding book adds fascinating texture and provides a salutary warning for policymakers today.
—Foreign Affairs, 16 Dec. 2025
Once mushrooms are seared, add celery, garlic and ginger.
—Bethany Thayer, Freep.com, 6 Dec. 2025
Plump seared scallops are topped with fresh strawberry and surrounded by swirls of luscious maple syrup and crumbles of wild boar bacon—a succulent, deceptively complex entrée.
—Pamela MacNaughtan, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 Nov. 2025
Today, the result is a giant K seared across the agricultural sector.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 17 Nov. 2025
Jim Wheyland, named Veteran of the Year by the memorial’s association, the history of San Diego and the military are seared into his early life.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Nov. 2025
But Chapman’s failure to close out the Houston Astros in the 2019 American League Championship Series will forever be seared into the minds of Yankees fans.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 28 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seared
Adjective
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Designed to function like an ice resurfacer, BurnBot lays down pre-burned paths that define the boundaries of burn areas.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Nov. 2025
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Yeager said none of the non-burned areas of the facility have been turned on again.—
Paul Rogers,
Mercury News,
13 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Spread on baking sheet and roast for 10 to 15 minutes until slightly charred.—
Caron Golden,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Jan. 2026
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Roast until cabbage is tender and edges are lightly charred, 15 to 20 minutes more.—
Jenavieve Christensen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 Dec. 2025
Verb
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If the wet area is dried within 24 to 48 hours, mold is less likely to grow.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Each utensil is cleaned, and the bowl is warmed, dried and filled with three scoops of powdered tea before hot water is added and kneaded with the whisk into a smooth, thick mixture.—
The Conversation,
The Conversation,
7 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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An ecru denim jacket and jeans with scorched and frayed hems emphasized the dystopian theme.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
13 Aug. 2025
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Just days after the Hudson wildfire, Hoffman noticed little sprouts of green coming up from the scorched soil; the ecosystem had already begun replenishing.—
Bianca Moreno-Paz,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
Adjective
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With plenty of black cherry, caramel, and singed vanilla, this is immediately appealing as soon as it’s poured.—
Brian Freedman,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Lu says his brother performed bold chemistry experiments that sometimes ended with singed eyebrows or small explosions.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
12 June 2025
Adjective
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Sophomore Golden Globes host Nikki Glaser, whose searing opening monologue had everyone from Leonardo DiCaprio to Julia Roberts taking jabs in stride.—
Alli Rosenbloom,
CNN Money,
11 Jan. 2026
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For the ceremony, Lawrence wore a searing red gown designed by Raf Simons during his stint at the house of Dior.—
Kevin Huynh,
InStyle,
11 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Most broiling pans are dishwasher-safe, and a matching drip tray helps keep the oven residue-free.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
27 Aug. 2025
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In July, El Sobrante managers informed the South Coast Air Quality Management District that a chemical reaction brewing inside the landfill was causing broiling temperatures and producing toxic sulfur pollution, according to air district records.—
Tony Briscoe,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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As their hot hookups and sexting deepen into a real relationship, the two hockey stars are forced to keep their sizzling romance secret due to their very public careers, and the fear of how coming out would impact their professional and private lives.—
Sydney Bucksbaum,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Jan. 2026
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The egg stuck, sizzling, on the edge of the stovepipe, which toppled toward my bare legs.—
Patrick F. McManus,
Outdoor Life,
25 Dec. 2025
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“Seared.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seared. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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