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Throughout the episode, the mystery of each unexplained incident occurred, including falling off a table while singing karaoke, getting his jacket singed by Barney for repeatedly calling Robin and meeting Trudy (Danica McKellar) while drunk in the women’s restroom.
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Francesca Gariano, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2025
Speaking of burnout, that was the ultimate destination for the generation that came before, singed by their naive belief that adopting a neo-Stakhanovite approach to work and careers would pay off.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 11 Sep. 2025
The blooms on the same bush look burnt and singed.
—Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Sep. 2025
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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Francesca Gariano, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2025
Speaking of burnout, that was the ultimate destination for the generation that came before, singed by their naive belief that adopting a neo-Stakhanovite approach to work and careers would pay off.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 11 Sep. 2025
The blooms on the same bush look burnt and singed.
—Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Sep. 2025
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for singe
Verb
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Avoid broiling delicate greens or dishes with fresh herbs, which will easily char under the heat.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
19 Jan. 2026
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Run the wings under the broiler until lightly charred.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
18 Jan. 2026
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Signs of overfeeding include white crust on the pot or media, brown, scorched leaf tips, mushy or blackened roots, stunted growth, lack of blooms, and leaf drop.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
19 Jan. 2026
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Wildfires raging across central and southern Chile on Sunday left at least 18 people dead, scorched thousands of acres of forest and destroyed hundreds of homes, authorities said, as the South American country swelters under a summer heat wave.—
Javier Torres,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Jan. 2026
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When ready to bake, pull the dish from the refrigerator 30 minutes before cooking.—
Robin Miller,
AZCentral.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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Wipe the entire pan or lid with oil and bake it in the oven for one hour at 450 degrees Fahrenheit.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
21 Jan. 2026
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“Singe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/singe. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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