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the clear desert air is seared by the summer sun
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Recent Examples of seared
Martha Stewart, 25 May 2026
Other recommended dishes are the goat cheese bites and seared branzino with potatoes, peas and asparagus.
—Kate Williams, AJC.com, 22 May 2026
Cozy up to the brick fireplace and indulge in house specialties 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, 13 May 2026
Inside the clubhouse at Ferry Point, the bar menu lists a $15 espresso martini, while the skirt steak with chimichurri sauce and the pan-seared salmon over tricolor quinoa go for $36 apiece.
—Rick Maese, Washington Post, 7 May 2026
About 60 percent of the menu changes seasonally, with popular entrees including spaghetti alla nerano and pan-seared salmon with heirloom tomato beurre blanc and white bean succotash.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 1 May 2026
In between there’s the elevated-casual Mistral for al fresco Mediterranean favorites like rack of lamb and seared scallops; the Evrima Room for white-table-cloth dining with wine pairings; and Talaat Nam for Thai-fusion and sushi options.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Apr. 2026
That swelling saxophone score became seared into viewers’ memories — a musical cue that something terrible was about to unfold.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 6 Apr. 2026
Chicken with rice and vegetables, ratatouille and pan-seared salmon are pregnancy-safe meals everyone will enjoy.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 3 Apr. 2026
Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 23 May 2026
After chilling overnight, the patties are seared on a flattop to medium-rare for a crispy, peppery crust and smoky, juicy interior.
—Sam Flemming, AJC.com, 20 May 2026
The complexity of individuals – the truth that heroes could commit bad acts and that villains could at times be redeemed – was seared into Foxman from childhood.
—Ron Kampeas, Sun Sentinel, 11 May 2026
Take your mom to enjoy pan seared scallops and tagliolini, a wood grilled Flannery New York Steak or spicy fennel sausage pizza.
—Sacbee.com, 6 May 2026
Today, these daring productions are seared into my memory as examples of what Chicago theater is capable of.
—Glenn Davis, Chicago Tribune, 3 May 2026
The mushroom, good for the brain, was marinated in dashi and sesame, seared and then pressed down to remove the liquid.
—Timothy Depeugh, Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2026
The chicken breasts are rubbed in taco seasoning before being pan seared in the cast iron skillet.
—Amanda Favazza, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2026
Fresh lemons are lightly seared in butter and tossed with blanched broccolini, Swiss chard, and peas.
—Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Apr. 2026
Adjective
What to Serve With Sautéed Mushrooms These mushrooms make a wonderful accompaniment to seared or roasted proteins like steak, chicken, and pork.
—Martha Stewart, 25 May 2026
Other recommended dishes are the goat cheese bites and seared branzino with potatoes, peas and asparagus.
—Kate Williams, AJC.com, 22 May 2026
Cozy up to the brick fireplace and indulge in house specialties 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, 13 May 2026
Inside the clubhouse at Ferry Point, the bar menu lists a $15 espresso martini, while the skirt steak with chimichurri sauce and the pan-seared salmon over tricolor quinoa go for $36 apiece.
—Rick Maese, Washington Post, 7 May 2026
About 60 percent of the menu changes seasonally, with popular entrees including spaghetti alla nerano and pan-seared salmon with heirloom tomato beurre blanc and white bean succotash.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 1 May 2026
In between there’s the elevated-casual Mistral for al fresco Mediterranean favorites like rack of lamb and seared scallops; the Evrima Room for white-table-cloth dining with wine pairings; and Talaat Nam for Thai-fusion and sushi options.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Apr. 2026
That swelling saxophone score became seared into viewers’ memories — a musical cue that something terrible was about to unfold.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 6 Apr. 2026
Chicken with rice and vegetables, ratatouille and pan-seared salmon are pregnancy-safe meals everyone will enjoy.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 3 Apr. 2026
Verb
The history is iconic with such richness and history of fantastic creators who have seared Batman into our imaginations.
—Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 23 May 2026
After chilling overnight, the patties are seared on a flattop to medium-rare for a crispy, peppery crust and smoky, juicy interior.
—Sam Flemming, AJC.com, 20 May 2026
The complexity of individuals – the truth that heroes could commit bad acts and that villains could at times be redeemed – was seared into Foxman from childhood.
—Ron Kampeas, Sun Sentinel, 11 May 2026
Take your mom to enjoy pan seared scallops and tagliolini, a wood grilled Flannery New York Steak or spicy fennel sausage pizza.
—Sacbee.com, 6 May 2026
Today, these daring productions are seared into my memory as examples of what Chicago theater is capable of.
—Glenn Davis, Chicago Tribune, 3 May 2026
The mushroom, good for the brain, was marinated in dashi and sesame, seared and then pressed down to remove the liquid.
—Timothy Depeugh, Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2026
The chicken breasts are rubbed in taco seasoning before being pan seared in the cast iron skillet.
—Amanda Favazza, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2026
Fresh lemons are lightly seared in butter and tossed with blanched broccolini, Swiss chard, and peas.
—Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Apr. 2026
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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The River Fire in Kern County had charred 3,535 acres and reached 98% containment, while the Sandy Fire in Ventura County had grown to 2,141 acres and remained 40% contained.—
Daniel Hunt,
Sacbee.com,
22 May 2026
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In our version, corn is charred, then the kernels are cut off and combined with jicama, chiles, cilantro, oil, cheese, and lime juice.—
Victoria Spencer,
Martha Stewart,
22 May 2026
Verb
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Remove Candle Wax If that drip of candle wax on your table dried too quickly, there’s a simple solution.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
28 May 2026
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Bulgur is made from whole wheat kernels that have been steamed, dried and then crushed, giving it a tender texture and a subtle nutty flavor.—
Linda Gassenheimer,
Boston Herald,
27 May 2026
Adjective
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Create a paste with baking soda and water; spread over the scorched area(s).—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
11 Feb. 2026
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Pictures from the scene show the scorched roof as firefighters put out hot spots once the flames died down.—
Alexa Herrera,
CBS News,
10 Feb. 2026
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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Some 1,000 people participated at the state Capitol’s annual candlelight vigil to remember the missing, support families and recommit to ending the violence causing such searing pain in California Indian Country.—
James C Ramos,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 May 2026
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The searing conditions have turned deadly, with multiple drownings in British lakes, French surf and Spanish beaches as people seek relief before lifeguard patrols and summer safety measures are fully in place.—
Jill Lawless,
Los Angeles Times,
26 May 2026
Adjective
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Grace, her white lace dress blackened with blood, is smoking a cigarette outside of an incinerated mansion that belongs to her in-laws, the Le Domas, who are all dead.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Mar. 2026
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Know More Initially founded in 2012 with a $5 million dollar grant from the John Templeton Foundation, Nautilus incinerated cash, sparing no expense in its pursuit of bringing resplendent literary science to the reading public.—
Brendan Ruberry,
semafor.com,
16 Feb. 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
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“Seared.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seared. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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