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as in dried
to make dry
the clear desert air is seared by the summer sun
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Recent Examples of seared
Christian Allaire, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2025
Ralph’s in Paris also serves such classics as Ralph’s Burger, prime filet mignon, Dover sole, seared sea bass and mini-lobster rolls.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2025
Raw, cured, seared and dry-aged fish arrive one after the other; a recent menu also included sea urchin, savory egg custard with snow crab and marbled tofu.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 24 Sep. 2025
Ruby red and glittering against her white, frilly, ankle socks, the image remains seared into my memory.
—Patti Newton, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Sep. 2025
Even a half block away, the air smells sweet and bright, like seared shellfish, sharp vinegar, and the blistery green of sizzling herbs.
—Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 14 Sep. 2025
Jeffery Harris takes a big scoop of butter and adds it to a saute pan containing a seared filet of Louisiana red fish.
—Keith Pandolfi, Cincinnati Enquirer, 28 Aug. 2025
Start with something from the raw bar (cold water oysters or clams on the half shell are good choices), then opt for the Key West Shrimp Tempura with mango chutney or Caribbean Special pan-seared grouper with pineapple salsa.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 27 Aug. 2025
Rodriguez said Swift and Kelce ordered the pan-seared, blackened Mahi-Mahi ($45), served with lobster risotto, julienned vegetables and red pepper sauce.
—Kansas City Star, 26 Aug. 2025
Zadie Smith, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2025
These moments are seared into the Premier League’s collective memory, and have probably burnished Ferguson’s reputation for late strikes beyond the statistical reality.
—Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
Cook without moving them until bottoms are caramelized and seared to a nice brown color, three to five minutes.
—Kathryn Gregory, Louisville Courier Journal, 14 Oct. 2025
The nuggets are seared, smoked and seasoned with garlic and pepper.
—Helena Wegner, Miami Herald, 7 Oct. 2025
Diners enjoyed autumn chicory salad and seared filet mignon in the soft glow of the lights illuminating the temple’s Aeolian sandstone walls and snapped wrist shots against the backdrop of the reflecting pool, meant to evoke the West Bank of the Nile.
—Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 1 Oct. 2025
Golden seared chops pair beautifully with tart red apples and a touch of mustard for brightness.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 29 Sep. 2025
This elegant establishment has an expansive menu with shrimp and clam linguine, cioppino, and steaks seared to perfection.
—Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 8 Sep. 2025
Katrina is seared in our memories The pictures from Hurricane Katrina still haunt me.
—Suzette Hackney, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
Verb
For years, costumers have been creating spooky serial killers—from Ghostface to Michael Myers—and conjuring up original designs that remain seared into our brains (and promt some of us to look under the bed each night).
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2025
Ralph’s in Paris also serves such classics as Ralph’s Burger, prime filet mignon, Dover sole, seared sea bass and mini-lobster rolls.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2025
Raw, cured, seared and dry-aged fish arrive one after the other; a recent menu also included sea urchin, savory egg custard with snow crab and marbled tofu.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 24 Sep. 2025
Ruby red and glittering against her white, frilly, ankle socks, the image remains seared into my memory.
—Patti Newton, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Sep. 2025
Even a half block away, the air smells sweet and bright, like seared shellfish, sharp vinegar, and the blistery green of sizzling herbs.
—Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 14 Sep. 2025
Jeffery Harris takes a big scoop of butter and adds it to a saute pan containing a seared filet of Louisiana red fish.
—Keith Pandolfi, Cincinnati Enquirer, 28 Aug. 2025
Start with something from the raw bar (cold water oysters or clams on the half shell are good choices), then opt for the Key West Shrimp Tempura with mango chutney or Caribbean Special pan-seared grouper with pineapple salsa.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 27 Aug. 2025
Rodriguez said Swift and Kelce ordered the pan-seared, blackened Mahi-Mahi ($45), served with lobster risotto, julienned vegetables and red pepper sauce.
—Kansas City Star, 26 Aug. 2025
Adjective
Many things happen in those diaries but the event that’s seared into my mind involves a new hat.
—Zadie Smith, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2025
These moments are seared into the Premier League’s collective memory, and have probably burnished Ferguson’s reputation for late strikes beyond the statistical reality.
—Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
Cook without moving them until bottoms are caramelized and seared to a nice brown color, three to five minutes.
—Kathryn Gregory, Louisville Courier Journal, 14 Oct. 2025
The nuggets are seared, smoked and seasoned with garlic and pepper.
—Helena Wegner, Miami Herald, 7 Oct. 2025
Diners enjoyed autumn chicory salad and seared filet mignon in the soft glow of the lights illuminating the temple’s Aeolian sandstone walls and snapped wrist shots against the backdrop of the reflecting pool, meant to evoke the West Bank of the Nile.
—Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 1 Oct. 2025
Golden seared chops pair beautifully with tart red apples and a touch of mustard for brightness.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 29 Sep. 2025
This elegant establishment has an expansive menu with shrimp and clam linguine, cioppino, and steaks seared to perfection.
—Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 8 Sep. 2025
Katrina is seared in our memories The pictures from Hurricane Katrina still haunt me.
—Suzette Hackney, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seared
Verb
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Toss the crispy gnocchi with lots of sweet, fresh corn kernels, prepared pesto and a hefty sprinkle of grated cheese, and broil until the cheese gets bubbly, gooey and slightly charred in spots.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
Denver Post,
22 Oct. 2025
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The pork is perfectly seasoned and charred, then enveloped in a thick homemade corn tortilla that keeps its structure no matter how much tomatillo salsa is added.—
Natalie Hoy,
Southern Living,
19 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Assuming the same is true of the new specimens, the carcasses would have dried in the sun in a week or two.—
Amanda Schupak,
CNN Money,
23 Oct. 2025
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On the other hand, washable filters are designed to last for the lifetime of the equipment, as long as they are cleaned, dried, and reinstalled regularly.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 Oct. 2025
Verb
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As of Thursday morning, eight acres of land had been scorched by it.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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On a late summer morning in the Pacific Palisades, dozens of hummingbirds rise from the ashes of Spencer Pratt‘s scorched hillside property, where his 2,200-square-foot, three-bedroom home once perched.—
Gary Baum,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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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
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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Its lighter, more delicate texture is best suited to baking, poaching, or searing.—
Rachael Zimlich,
Verywell Health,
24 Oct. 2025
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Racking up enthusiastic reviews, Dave’s Hot Chicken has made a searing entry into the Boise market.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Seared.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seared. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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