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Recent Examples of singe
Another turnover singed the Kings just 58 seconds later when Alex Laferriere couldn’t handle Clarke’s pass in the corner of the defensive zone.
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Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 5 Feb. 2026
Breath automatic singed in a tight grin.
—Literary Hub, 22 Jan. 2026
Four years earlier, in May 2021, a great blaze had swept close enough to singe the trees around us.
—Jonathan Taplin, Rolling Stone, 7 Jan. 2026
Both of these drying mistakes can singe the fibers, making your once fluffy towels stiff and uncomfortable.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 8 Oct. 2025
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Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 5 Feb. 2026
Breath automatic singed in a tight grin.
—Literary Hub, 22 Jan. 2026
Four years earlier, in May 2021, a great blaze had swept close enough to singe the trees around us.
—Jonathan Taplin, Rolling Stone, 7 Jan. 2026
Both of these drying mistakes can singe the fibers, making your once fluffy towels stiff and uncomfortable.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 8 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for singe
Verb
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Cook, undisturbed, 2 minutes, then toss and continue to cook, undisturbed, until vegetables are charred in spots and tender, 1–2 minutes more.—
Nina Moskowitz,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
22 Apr. 2026
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Cool It Down Once the organic materials are charred and dark, extinguish the fire with water and allow everything to cool down.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Apr. 2026
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Yet even a disappointing ruling at the high court doesn’t mean the MAHA movement is defeated or should completely go scorched earth on the administration.—
Mabinty Quarshie,
The Washington Examiner,
26 Apr. 2026
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The Blazers could not hold on after building a 65-59 halftime lead, an edge built by shooting a scorching 10-of-21 from 3-point range.—
Christian Clark,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Singe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/singe. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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