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the clear desert air is seared by the summer sun
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Recent Examples of seared
Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 9 Mar. 2026
Here are the definitive recipes for timeless favorites like roast chicken, scalloped potatoes, Caesar salad, quiche, simple pan-seared salmon filets, fettuccine alfredo, plus some of Martha’s signature desserts like apple tarte tatin, New York cheesecake, and tangy lemon bars.
—Jennifer Anderson, Martha Stewart, 17 Feb. 2026
The menu at Barn8 Restaurant & Bourbon Bar offers scallop aguachile, cod buñuelos, bouillabaisse, pan-seared bass and scallops and risotto.
—Gege Reed, Louisville Courier Journal, 16 Feb. 2026
The images of the players celebrating with that away end, the blur of yellow shirts with pyrotechnics, remain seared in the memory of Bielsa’s era.
—Beren Cross, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2026
There’s the Valentine’s Day Tomahawk Trio for Two featuring a seared 32-ounce.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 5 Feb. 2026
Guests can order classics like BBQ tri-tip steak sandwiches, tacos, pan-seared salmon, and nachos.
—Noe Padilla, USA Today, 3 Feb. 2026
Its menu features a wide variety of options for seafood lovers, including crab cakes, sablefish, pan-seared scallops, and a French onion filet.
—Michael Guise, CBS News, 28 Jan. 2026
The restaurant provides cuisine from pan-seared steelhead to a creamy burrata salad.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
january 21, Sacbee.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Kristine Thomason, Outside, 9 Mar. 2026
The fresh catch of the day is delicately seared and served over a bed of rich celery root purée with arugula pesto and earthy shiitake mushrooms.
—Robert F. Moss, Southern Living, 9 Mar. 2026
The image of Pages making the catch, as Kiké Hernandez absorbs a body blow, is already seared into Dodgers lore.
—Doug Padilla, Oc Register, 8 Mar. 2026
The Hamas massacre of October 7—whose atrocities were broadcast online by its perpetrators and seared into the Israeli consciousness—upended and discredited this approach.
—Yair Rosenberg, The Atlantic, 2 Mar. 2026
Her tortoiseshell headband is just about seared into the minds of It girls everywhere.
—Christina Perrier, InStyle, 27 Feb. 2026
Minnesota’s Game 7 rally past Denver in the Western Conference semifinals is forever seared into the minds of its fan base.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 27 Feb. 2026
Over the course of the long, strange night, the chef seared a nature film's worth of seafood, all of it local—mackerel, king crab, live abalone, and fat scallops in their shells cultivated in nearby Lake Saroma.
—Alex Halberstadt, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Feb. 2026
The blizzard of 2026 has already broken a state snowfall record set during the infamous and unforgettable Blizzard of 1978, which buried New England under feet of snow, and remains seared into several generations' memories of historic storms.
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 24 Feb. 2026
Adjective
Pair a simple but flavorful pan-seared fish with fresh spring vegetables for your next dinner party.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 9 Mar. 2026
Here are the definitive recipes for timeless favorites like roast chicken, scalloped potatoes, Caesar salad, quiche, simple pan-seared salmon filets, fettuccine alfredo, plus some of Martha’s signature desserts like apple tarte tatin, New York cheesecake, and tangy lemon bars.
—Jennifer Anderson, Martha Stewart, 17 Feb. 2026
The menu at Barn8 Restaurant & Bourbon Bar offers scallop aguachile, cod buñuelos, bouillabaisse, pan-seared bass and scallops and risotto.
—Gege Reed, Louisville Courier Journal, 16 Feb. 2026
The images of the players celebrating with that away end, the blur of yellow shirts with pyrotechnics, remain seared in the memory of Bielsa’s era.
—Beren Cross, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2026
There’s the Valentine’s Day Tomahawk Trio for Two featuring a seared 32-ounce.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 5 Feb. 2026
Guests can order classics like BBQ tri-tip steak sandwiches, tacos, pan-seared salmon, and nachos.
—Noe Padilla, USA Today, 3 Feb. 2026
Its menu features a wide variety of options for seafood lovers, including crab cakes, sablefish, pan-seared scallops, and a French onion filet.
—Michael Guise, CBS News, 28 Jan. 2026
The restaurant provides cuisine from pan-seared steelhead to a creamy burrata salad.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
january 21, Sacbee.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Verb
This view, which is forever seared into my memory, was all visible from the five-mile Bradley Lake Trail loop in Grand Teton National Park, which winds from the Bradley-Taggart trail head, and along both bodies of water, all while surrounded by lush forest.
—Kristine Thomason, Outside, 9 Mar. 2026
The fresh catch of the day is delicately seared and served over a bed of rich celery root purée with arugula pesto and earthy shiitake mushrooms.
—Robert F. Moss, Southern Living, 9 Mar. 2026
The image of Pages making the catch, as Kiké Hernandez absorbs a body blow, is already seared into Dodgers lore.
—Doug Padilla, Oc Register, 8 Mar. 2026
The Hamas massacre of October 7—whose atrocities were broadcast online by its perpetrators and seared into the Israeli consciousness—upended and discredited this approach.
—Yair Rosenberg, The Atlantic, 2 Mar. 2026
Her tortoiseshell headband is just about seared into the minds of It girls everywhere.
—Christina Perrier, InStyle, 27 Feb. 2026
Minnesota’s Game 7 rally past Denver in the Western Conference semifinals is forever seared into the minds of its fan base.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 27 Feb. 2026
Over the course of the long, strange night, the chef seared a nature film's worth of seafood, all of it local—mackerel, king crab, live abalone, and fat scallops in their shells cultivated in nearby Lake Saroma.
—Alex Halberstadt, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Feb. 2026
The blizzard of 2026 has already broken a state snowfall record set during the infamous and unforgettable Blizzard of 1978, which buried New England under feet of snow, and remains seared into several generations' memories of historic storms.
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 24 Feb. 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 front door was charred black and the smell of smoke and soot lingered in the entryway.—
Senior Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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The Cedar Gulch wildfire in Burnet County burned 237 acres, the Turkey Creek fire in Williamson County scorched 14 acres, and the Old Highway fire in Hays County charred 19 acres.—
Newsroom Meteorologist,
Austin American Statesman,
25 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Pay attention to the weather and wait to mow until the grass has dried and the soil is firm following a rainfall event.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2026
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Make a satisfying cook’s choice stewed fruit bowl to break up the monotony using dried, canned and even frozen fruits.—
Mary Ann Esposito,
Boston Herald,
11 Mar. 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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Built into a hillside to withstand the searing desert heat, the visitor center is run by friendly rangers who can provide information on what’s blooming, suggest where to get a bite to eat in town, and offer trail recommendations.—
Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Mar. 2026
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To prepare trout, Walker suggests grilling, baking, or pan-searing it with simple seasonings like lemon, herbs, or garlic.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
10 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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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 13 Mar. 2026.
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