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singe

verb

ˈsinj

Definition of singe

as in to char

to burn on the surface the marshmallows got a bit singed over the campfire, but we like them that way

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Recent Examples of singe And with that, whoosh, our eyebrows were singed and cheeks scorched. — Matt Slater, New York Times, 14 Feb. 2026 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. — 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 See All Example Sentences for singe

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When the poblano skin is blistered and charred, remove to a small bowl.

— Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 7 July 2026
The palate does pack an initial punch, with great viscosity and bold interplay between honeyed sweetness and charred orchard fruits.

— David Thomas Tao, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026

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Overtourism In Europe Is Changing Neighborhoods Despite searing heat, scorching wildfires and overcrowding, visitors keep on coming to Europe, with the biggest burden falling on southern Europe to accommodate them.

— Alex Ledsom, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
So far this summer, Greece has been spared the heatwaves that have scorched much of western Europe in recent weeks.

— Elena Becatoros, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026

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