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the clear desert air is seared by the summer sun
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Recent Examples of seared
Elaine Rewolinski, jsonline.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Add remaining 2/3 cup of wine, the beef broth, the seared meat (and juices), 2 teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 27 Oct. 2025
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
Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 28 Oct. 2025
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
Adjective
Holiday specialties include pumpkin, apple and parsnip soup; pan-seared beef; roasted cod; crispy chicken; and harvest pasta.
—Elaine Rewolinski, jsonline.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Add remaining 2/3 cup of wine, the beef broth, the seared meat (and juices), 2 teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 27 Oct. 2025
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
Verb
But Chapman’s failure to close out the Houston Astros in the 2019 American League Championship Series will forever be seared into the minds of Yankees fans.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 28 Oct. 2025
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seared
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
Verb
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The footage from drone cameras shows a large area of industrial Louisville charred and blackened from smoke and fire damage.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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Add the white and pale green scallion pieces, cooking and stirring occasionally until the scallions are slightly charred, about 3 minutes.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Oct. 2025
Verb
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And even as the river dried, basin states hoped to negotiate a water-sharing deal to avoid the worst consequences of drought.—
Austin Corona,
AZCentral.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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Silgranit sinks can be cleaned with a mixture of dish soap and vinegar, which will need to sit for at least an hour if there are any hard water deposits before being rinsed and dried.—
Lauren Wicks,
Southern Living,
6 Nov. 2025
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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The searing drama follows the titular socialite (Tessa Thompson) over the course of one opulent, suffocating party.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
31 Oct. 2025
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Emergency responders worked around the clock to locate survivors, enduring searing heat and toxic fumes.—
Josh Green,
Time,
30 Oct. 2025
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
Adjective
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The Astronaut Center of China (ACC) shared footage of the astronauts preparing New Orleans–style chicken wings and black pepper steak, and savoring the sizzling results.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Nov. 2025
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What made our top 10 list of sizzling moments?—
Brittany Talarico,
PEOPLE,
4 Nov. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Seared.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seared. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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