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as in dries
to make dry
the clear desert air is seared by the summer sun
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Recent Examples of sears
Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 12 Jan. 2026
Verb
Nikki Glaser quickly and delightfully sears the crowd.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 12 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sears
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At American Elm, Mangin moves his cut of ribeye around the grill and flips it so each side faces the heat and chars the outside, guaranteeing a more even cook inside.—
Miguel Otárola,
Denver Post,
12 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The eco mode, or low heat setting, on a dryer dryer dries your clothes at a lower temperature over a longer period of time.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
1 Feb. 2026
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When the board dries, apply a coat of oil and beeswax cream to remoisturize the wood.—
Lizzy Briskin,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Jan. 2026
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Vitini Rammin, director of the Trauma and Burn Program at HCA Florida Kendall Hospital, said Santiago suffered second- and third-degree burns to about 18% of his body.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
31 Jan. 2026
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The delivery of cytokines can stimulate the white blood cell production that is damaged by exposure; treatment with potassium iodide or Prussian blue can help eliminate radioactive particles from the body; and proper washing can prevent skin burns that might take days to show up.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
28 Jan. 2026
Verb
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As the world around them scorches under record heat, a family walks into the woods, asking what the future holds in this thermal dystopia.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
14 Jan. 2026
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That’s the difference between fury that scorches everything in sight and anger that fuels justice.—
Marc Brackett,
Time,
28 Oct. 2025
Noun
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There were punishments, too, leaving scars and black eyes.—
Cheyenne Roundtree,
Rolling Stone,
31 Jan. 2026
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In Southeast Michigan, those scars are buried deep beneath the glacial clay and concrete.—
Ahmad Bajjey,
CBS News,
29 Jan. 2026
Verb
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But the laser singes her brain.—
Diana Arterian,
Literary Hub,
8 Oct. 2025
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At one point, Paul improvises a blowtorch and singes Carey’s face, leaving his peepers hairless.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
22 Aug. 2025
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The civil action, which is seeking more than $15,000 in damages, remains pending in Hartford Superior Court.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
4 Feb. 2026
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Instead, Congress had to pass a law to allow for state and local government officials, such as police officers, to be sued in federal court for money damages.—
Brian Kolp,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The fickle Moon lights your 10th House of Prestige, opposing assertive Pluto in your 4th House of Traditions, pointing out any imbalances between your ambitions and your respect for the past.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 Feb. 2026
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You’re being asked to commit to what lights you up, not just chase excitement.—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
Refinery29,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Sears.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sears. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
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