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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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Unlike many spray sunscreens that feel sticky or heavy, this one truly dries down fast and disappears into the skin.—
Brigitt Earley,
Glamour,
24 Apr. 2026
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Roborock Robot Vacuum and Mop Deal The Roborock Qrevo is for the elite couch-rot enthusiasts, featuring 8,000Pa HyperForce suction and an all-in-one dock that empties the dust, refills the water, and even washes and dries the mopping pads.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
23 Apr. 2026
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The local representative of the national government, Eduardo Pacheco, escalated Casagrande’s request, writing to the Interior Ministry on May 19 to request an exception to carry out preventive burns, BioBíoChile reported.—
Stefano Pozzebon,
CNN Money,
26 Apr. 2026
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Fourteen people reported injuries, and all but one sustained first- or second-degree burns.—
Staff Author,
PEOPLE,
25 Apr. 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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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
Noun
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Mary, meanwhile, walks away with visible scars, although the real healing was all internal.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2026
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The Wild core has gotten more mature — hardened by scars from past playoffs.—
Joe Smith,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 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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During closing arguments, Lynn Johnson, an attorney for Christine and Christopher Nolte, suggested the jury award $10 million for noneconomic damages and $5 million for economic damages.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
29 Apr. 2026
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Tom Steyer The Democratic billionaire hedge fund founder who is positioning himself as the climate candidate in the race touted his drive to make oil companies pay for damages from climate change, including rising insurance rates and homes lost to wildfires.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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For some, a Day 3 NFL draft selection lights a competitive fuse, so to speak.—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
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Long evenings stretch out, iced drinks sweat in your hand, and porch lights flicker on just as the air begins to hum with those all-too-familiar pests.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Sears.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sears. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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