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the clear desert air is seared by the summer sun
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Recent Examples of seared
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 June 2026
DiMaria says it can be grilled or pan-seared, then cut into strips or cubes for a main dish.
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Kirsten Nunez,
Martha Stewart,
20 June 2026
Beyond Mutra, other restaurants specializing in Israeli cuisine have earned stars or recognition from Michelin, including the one-star Shabour in Paris, where Israeli chef Assaf Granit serves plates of seared mullet as a take on bouillabaisse, and semolina pudding with orange blossom.
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Alison Fox,
Travel + Leisure,
17 June 2026
Locals swear by the pan-seared Duck Breast Magret.
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Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
17 June 2026
There’s no way Clayton’s very seared salmon with watermelon radish can top a Jean-Georges chocolate mousse.
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Wendy Paris,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
This diner-style mom-and-pop has ribs and pan-seared tuna, but every South Floridian swears by its straightforward and excellent burger, an Angus beef half-pounder on a seeded bun.
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Phillip Valys,
Sun Sentinel,
10 June 2026
Other recommended dishes are the goat cheese bites and seared branzino with potatoes, peas and asparagus.
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Kate Williams,
AJC.com,
22 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.
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Rick Maese,
Washington Post,
7 May 2026
Sam Flemming,
AJC.com,
1 July 2026
Tender ribeye steaks are cubed, then seared in smoky bacon drippings until golden brown and juicy with a medium doneness on the inside.
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Erin Merhar,
Southern Living,
28 June 2026
The fish is seared in the pan, then removed to make way for a saucy saute of onion, garlic, sweet and hot peppers, and tomatoes that is flavored with wine, olives, capers and thyme.
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The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 June 2026
There are two Jessica Alba movies seared into my brain.
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Tamim Alnuweiri,
InStyle,
16 June 2026
Nearby, a former Korean Air vessel’s nose cone had been removed clean, as if seared off with a hot knife.
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Ian Bogost,
The Atlantic,
12 June 2026
The conflict that ensues is startling in the intensity of its violence, as bodies brawl and break in the mud, flaming torches are taken to the face, and red-hot blades are seared into flesh.
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Guy Lodge,
Variety,
11 June 2026
The ensuing seconds are seared into the retinas of every Bafana Bafana (The Boys) fan.
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Jack Bantock,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
The man at the bar recounting that epic race that more than a half-century later remains seared in the memory of those who witnessed it, a legend passed down from brother to brother, father to son, generation to generation.
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Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
Adjective
Every guest will enjoy a prix fixe menu of steak, a seared romaine parmesan salad and bottomless fries.
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Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 June 2026
DiMaria says it can be grilled or pan-seared, then cut into strips or cubes for a main dish.
—
Kirsten Nunez,
Martha Stewart,
20 June 2026
Beyond Mutra, other restaurants specializing in Israeli cuisine have earned stars or recognition from Michelin, including the one-star Shabour in Paris, where Israeli chef Assaf Granit serves plates of seared mullet as a take on bouillabaisse, and semolina pudding with orange blossom.
—
Alison Fox,
Travel + Leisure,
17 June 2026
Locals swear by the pan-seared Duck Breast Magret.
—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
17 June 2026
There’s no way Clayton’s very seared salmon with watermelon radish can top a Jean-Georges chocolate mousse.
—
Wendy Paris,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
This diner-style mom-and-pop has ribs and pan-seared tuna, but every South Floridian swears by its straightforward and excellent burger, an Angus beef half-pounder on a seeded bun.
—
Phillip Valys,
Sun Sentinel,
10 June 2026
Other recommended dishes are the goat cheese bites and seared branzino with potatoes, peas and asparagus.
—
Kate Williams,
AJC.com,
22 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
Verb
After chilling overnight, the patties are seared on a flat top to medium-rare for a crispy, peppery crust and smoky, juicy interior.
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Sam Flemming,
AJC.com,
1 July 2026
Tender ribeye steaks are cubed, then seared in smoky bacon drippings until golden brown and juicy with a medium doneness on the inside.
—
Erin Merhar,
Southern Living,
28 June 2026
The fish is seared in the pan, then removed to make way for a saucy saute of onion, garlic, sweet and hot peppers, and tomatoes that is flavored with wine, olives, capers and thyme.
—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 June 2026
There are two Jessica Alba movies seared into my brain.
—
Tamim Alnuweiri,
InStyle,
16 June 2026
Nearby, a former Korean Air vessel’s nose cone had been removed clean, as if seared off with a hot knife.
—
Ian Bogost,
The Atlantic,
12 June 2026
The conflict that ensues is startling in the intensity of its violence, as bodies brawl and break in the mud, flaming torches are taken to the face, and red-hot blades are seared into flesh.
—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
11 June 2026
The ensuing seconds are seared into the retinas of every Bafana Bafana (The Boys) fan.
—
Jack Bantock,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
The man at the bar recounting that epic race that more than a half-century later remains seared in the memory of those who witnessed it, a legend passed down from brother to brother, father to son, generation to generation.
—
Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
30 May 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.
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Yeager said none of the non-burned areas of the facility have been turned on again.
Verb
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Cook, turning every few minutes, until the corn is tender and lightly charred on all sides, about 12–15 minutes total.
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Grill, uncovered, turning often, until charred in spots and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of breasts and/or wings registers 160°, about 5 minutes more.
Verb
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The remaining cathode material is dried and ground into a fine black powder.
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The fins were dried, collected and later analyzed by researchers.
Adjective
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If possible, wait until the extreme temperatures cool to apply pesticides that can cause scorched leaves.
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Later the day of the arson, a young man with scorched hands faced an FBI agent and others investigating the crime.
Adjective
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On Wednesday, New York Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch outlined a slew of challenges facing the city this weekend, including huge Independence Day celebrations, a World Cup match and a searing heat wave.
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What began as searing pain in one of his arms was now a relentless ache in his chest.
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.
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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.
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Most broiling pans are dishwasher-safe, and a matching drip tray helps keep the oven residue-free.
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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.
Adjective
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In a sizzling dissent for the court's three liberals, Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson castigated the majority for diminishing not just individual religious rights, but the power of Congress to legislate.
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The sizzling heat will stick around through the weekend with high temperatures in the low 90s.
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“Seared.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seared. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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