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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
Verb
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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 high-pressure mop is automatically refilled with water at the docking station, and cleans itself with hot water (131 degrees F), then dries itself with 145-degree hot air.—
Terri Williams,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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Our Top Sunscreens Under Makeup But a few strategic steps can prevent that from happening, like using a lightweight moisturizer and wearing a makeup-friendly SPF that absorbs quickly, dries down smoothly, and doesn’t leave behind a slick or tacky finish.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
22 May 2026
Noun
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Authorities initially said one person was killed and nine were injured, including with chemical burns.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
31 May 2026
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Mendoza searched for his roommate before exiting the burning building, and suffered burns, smoke inhalation and other injuries in the fire, his attorneys wrote.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 May 2026
Verb
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The United Kingdom smashed a century-old temperature record for the second time in 24 hours on Tuesday as a spring heat wave scorches parts of Western Europe, triggering government warnings about risks to life.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 May 2026
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Tucson will also be at or near record temperatures through March 27 as the state’s unprecedented heat wave scorches on, the weather service said.—
Ray Stern,
AZCentral.com,
25 Mar. 2026
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Proud scars remain, like the Civil War-era bullet holes in the brick walls of the half-bath, which were once the exterior walls of the building.—
Mike Klingaman,
Baltimore Sun,
26 May 2026
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Brown wasn’t here for those scars.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
26 May 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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After an eight-week trial, a jury on Wednesday awarded the boys’ parents, Nancy and Karim Iskander, and their younger brother, Zachary, $176 million in wrongful death and emotional distress damages.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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Braun urged the jury to start at zero and go from there when computing any damages.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
3 June 2026
Verb
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But a drone show is still way safer than when your cousin lights a Roman candle off his cigarette at your family Fourth of July picnic.—
Matt Reigle OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
30 May 2026
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Security wants honesty as the nurturing Moon lights your 2nd House of Finances, while reactive Uranus stands opposite in your 8th House of Shared Resources and demands updates.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
30 May 2026
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“Sears.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sears. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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