singeing

verb

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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Recent Examples of singeing Five digital heat settings make temperature adjustment simple, and the ceramic plates are gentle enough to use on any hair type without singeing. — Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 18 June 2026 An angry deity hurled a firebrand at the swallow, singeing away its middle tail feathers. — Kurt Snibbe, Oc Register, 21 Mar. 2026 Anyone who lives in the Valley knows that spring is just a cruel tease anyway, a little taste of paradise before eyebrow-singeing heat is upon us. — Bill Goodykoontz, AZCentral.com, 18 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for singeing
  1. charring
  2. scorching
Verb
  • With that in mind, Le recommends flipping meat often to prevent charring.
    — Martha Stewart, Martha Stewart, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Triple Char means that the barrels the bourbon was aged in were charred for three times as long as usual, which is supposed to bring out even more flavors from the wood (the charring process is really what makes bourbon bourbon, after all).
    — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 26 July 2026
Definition of charring
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  • The scorching temperatures and persistent droughts in June and July mutually reinforced each other to create a hot weather spiral, according to Samantha Burgess, strategic lead for climate at the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts.
    — Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Offering optimal freedom of movement and endless styling, the Lomon Wide-leg Capri Pants instantly elevate any outfit while keeping you cool and comfortable on scorching travel days when any other bottoms start to cling.
    — Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of scorching

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“Singeing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/singeing. Accessed 11 Aug. 2026.

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