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Recent Examples of singe
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.
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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
Two homes flanking the Shultas Place residence were singed when winds fanned the flames outward, but firefighters were able to stop them from completely catching fire, the Hartford Courant reported.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 18 Aug. 2025
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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
Two homes flanking the Shultas Place residence were singed when winds fanned the flames outward, but firefighters were able to stop them from completely catching fire, the Hartford Courant reported.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 18 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for singe
Verb
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If grilling, place saucepan on unlit side of grill, and heat until just warmed through, about 2 minutes, while wings char.—
Sabrina Weiss,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 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
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The fire had engulfed McCarty, scorching 73% of his body, leaving him with scars that would last an entire lifetime to come.—
Zoey Lyttle,
PEOPLE,
6 Nov. 2025
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Without the trees, Smith said, the street is a beacon for scorching heat.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Nov. 2025
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Feeling inspired to bake as the weather cools?—
Abby Norman,
Verywell Health,
4 Nov. 2025
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Romans don’t roast it, bake it into tarts, or turn it into soups.—
Katie Parla,
Saveur,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Singe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/singe. Accessed 10 Nov. 2025.
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