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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
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
Pan-seared Chilean sea bass is rich and delicate, with a curry sauce and heirloom baby carrots.
—Miami Herald, 19 Aug. 2025
The current prix fixe dinner includes options such as pan-seared wagyu beef, asparagus and prawn charlotte and roasted duck with spring vegetable tart.
—Kaila Yu, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025
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
Highlights of Florence’s demo were the main dish of the reverse seared chicken with a homemade barbecue sauce and his tips, such as using half mayo and half sour cream for a dressing for potato salad.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 25 Aug. 2025
In a region known for rainfall, this year’s vintage will have been seared by heat.
—Tom Mullen, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
As his commitment to helping tackle the issue reaches its 20th anniversary, the moment that is seared into the minds of allies in the battle is being recalled.
—Simon Perry, People.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Verb
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
Pan-seared Chilean sea bass is rich and delicate, with a curry sauce and heirloom baby carrots.
—Miami Herald, 19 Aug. 2025
The current prix fixe dinner includes options such as pan-seared wagyu beef, asparagus and prawn charlotte and roasted duck with spring vegetable tart.
—Kaila Yu, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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
Highlights of Florence’s demo were the main dish of the reverse seared chicken with a homemade barbecue sauce and his tips, such as using half mayo and half sour cream for a dressing for potato salad.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 25 Aug. 2025
In a region known for rainfall, this year’s vintage will have been seared by heat.
—Tom Mullen, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
As his commitment to helping tackle the issue reaches its 20th anniversary, the moment that is seared into the minds of allies in the battle is being recalled.
—Simon Perry, People.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seared
Verb
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The 1-4 Fire that sparked Tuesday in Mariposa County, northwest of Chowchilla, has charred 3,802 acres as of Wednesday.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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So far this year, nearly two dozen large wildfires have charred roughly 218,000 acres in Colorado, mostly on the Western Slope.—
Lauren Penington,
Denver Post,
29 Aug. 2025
Verb
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One in particular - in Angoville-au-Plain - still has dried blood on its pews.—
Jim Clash,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Decades ago, marshes were considered nuisances, soggy flats to be drained, dried, and made waterproof with liberal coatings of asphalt.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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So far this year, fires have already scorched approximately 4 million acres in California — twice the previous record, about five times the size of Yosemite National Park — with peak fire season just now arriving as the calendar turns to October.—
Ethan Baron,
Mercury News,
7 Sep. 2025
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The unmistakable signature of chilli thrips are blooms that look deformed, scorched, singed and burnt.—
Rita Perwich,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Sep. 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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High-Heat-Safe Alternatives While enameled cast-iron cookware is excellent to use for braising, roasting, baking, or gentle stovetop cooking, certain high heat applications like searing steak or blackening fish are best done in other types of pans, like traditional cast iron or stainless steel.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
10 Sep. 2025
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After all, Miami seemingly has stamina to withstand searing heat after practicing in it all summer, while the opponent typically comes to town ill-prepared for the oppressive temperatures and humidity.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Seared.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seared. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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