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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
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The pork is perfectly seasoned and charred, then enveloped in a thick homemade corn tortilla that keeps its structure no matter how much tomatillo salsa is added.—
Natalie Hoy,
Southern Living,
19 Oct. 2025
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Burning or charring meat at high heat can also create chemicals linked to a higher cancer risk, according to the National Cancer Institute.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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Direct light can scorch the leaves.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
23 Oct. 2025
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Le Creuset Stoneware Heritage Rectangular Dish This baking dish is crafted from durable stone that maintains even temperatures and prevents scorching.—
Emily Weaver,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
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Remove foil and baste apples every 15 minutes while continuing to bake for another 45 minutes.—
Kathryn Gregory,
Louisville Courier Journal,
21 Oct. 2025
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Cade, Isabel and I love to bake the most.—
Audrey Schmidt,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
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“Singe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/singe. Accessed 27 Oct. 2025.
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