as in burn
a burn left on the skin that is caused by hot liquid or steam
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Recent Examples of scald
Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Mar. 2025
Wrap the trunk of very young trees to help protect them from sun scald, making sure to remove it after the last frost in spring.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 9 Dec. 2024
Julia Marnin, Sacbee.com, 27 Oct. 2025
The hot seat under Mike McDaniel goes from heated to scalding.
—Jim Reineking, USA Today, 16 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Applying a thin layer of lawn soil might help protect the green runners from sun scald but is probably not necessary.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Mar. 2025
Wrap the trunk of very young trees to help protect them from sun scald, making sure to remove it after the last frost in spring.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 9 Dec. 2024
Verb
Following the medical examiner’s determination that Terril Johnson’s cause of death was severe scalding burns, the family had a private pathologist perform an autopsy, the complaint says.
—Julia Marnin, Sacbee.com, 27 Oct. 2025
The hot seat under Mike McDaniel goes from heated to scalding.
—Jim Reineking, USA Today, 16 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scald
Noun
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Please consult your local burn permitting authorities as to whether burning is allowed.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Jan. 2026
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Her sister, however, suffered third-degree burns and needed skin graft surgery.—
Veronica Ortega,
CBS News,
11 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Suggs had missed the past eight games because of a right knee MCL bruise.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 Jan. 2026
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When a dog repeatedly wags and whips its tail against hard surfaces, the tip can split open, bruise or break.—
Miriam Fauzia,
Dallas Morning News,
21 Jan. 2026
Verb
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During Tuesday's quarterfinal between Aryna Sabalenka and Iva Jovic - the last match played under scorching sun - the players held ice packs to their heads and portable fans to their faces during breaks in play.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Additionally, when baking at high heat (above 425°F), parchment paper could scorch or become brittle.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
25 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The Étouffée, made from the house Cajun seasoning blend simmered into a rich, dark sauce and served over white rice with a choice of shrimp or crawfish and a dinner salad, is filling without needing to be rushed.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
30 Jan. 2026
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Dig around to remove the thyme and any bones that have separated from the ribs, then allow the sauce to simmer on the stove and reduce for 20 minutes.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The law allows judges to order the seizure of guns from people who pose a significant risk of harm.—
Shaun Boyd,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
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Local reports noted that the woman miraculously survived partly because her helmet helped prevent more serious harm.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
27 Jan. 2026
Verb
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In the process, one robber violently shoved the store’s octogenarian owner to the ground, police said, leaving him bloodied and lacerated from numerous shards of glass.—
Jakob Rodgers,
Mercury News,
22 Dec. 2025
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Catherine’s right leg was lacerated to the bone and nearly amputated by a propeller.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
20 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Add 1 large white onion, finely chopped, 4 large garlic cloves, finely chopped, and a large pinch of kosher salt; cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is softened and translucent, 8–12 minutes.—
Shilpa Uskokovic,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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One to 3 minutes before the pasta is done cooking according to the package instructions, add the peas to the water and cook until the pasta is al dente and the peas are barely cooked.—
Karla Walsh,
CNN Money,
17 Jan. 2026
Verb
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For a simpler approach to preparing Brussels sprouts, skip parboiling and move straight to roasting.—
Maddy Bendgen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Nov. 2025
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It can be used on any vegetable that can be parboiled.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
21 Nov. 2025
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“Scald.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scald. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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