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singeing

present participle of singe
as in charring
to burn on the surface the marshmallows got a bit singed over the campfire, but we like them that way

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  • By charring scallions and searing steak in the same skillet, every bite builds layers of savory, smoky flavor.
    Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Oct. 2025
  • Try roasting or lightly charring them before using in food to bring out richer flavor and color.
    Cathy Cassata, Health, 24 Oct. 2025
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  • But the Heat found its rhythm as the game went on, shooting a scorching 26 of 34 for the rest of the first half to flip the script and enter halftime with 72-65 lead.
    Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 8 Nov. 2025
  • 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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“Singeing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/singeing. Accessed 1 Dec. 2025.

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