as in burn
a burn left on the skin that is caused by hot liquid or steam
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as in to bruise
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Recent Examples of scald
Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 9 Dec. 2024
Tomatoes grow thicker skins to prevent sun scald that causes brown patches to form on the skin.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 24 July 2024
William Truswell, Verywell Health, 28 Feb. 2025
Allen was then put in a bathtub of scalding water, the petition says.
—Dakin Andone, CNN, 24 Feb. 2025
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Noun
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
Tomatoes grow thicker skins to prevent sun scald that causes brown patches to form on the skin.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 24 July 2024
Verb
Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome (SSSS), also known as Ritter's disease, is a serious skin condition caused by certain strains of Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) bacteria.
—William Truswell, Verywell Health, 28 Feb. 2025
Allen was then put in a bathtub of scalding water, the petition says.
—Dakin Andone, CNN, 24 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scald
Noun
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Many koalas endured injuries, burns and smoke inhalation in the blaze, which burned approximately 5,436 acres, according to government officials.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
25 Apr. 2025
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The two-wick design promises an even burn that never leaves wax lopsidedly pooled on one side, and every candle has at least a 40-hour burn time, according to Walmart.—
Carly Totten,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Apr. 2025
Verb
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This type of groin strain is more likely to cause bruising and swelling.—
Mark Gurarie,
Health,
22 Apr. 2025
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Detroit’s starting center, Jalen Duren, is 6-10, while backup Isaiah Stewart is 6-8 but known for his bruising style of play.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
19 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The park’s Furnace Creek area is particularly scorching.—
Brooke Baitinger,
Sacbee.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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Comic Cole Garrett was first up, his manic style scorching the walls.—
R. Daniel Foster,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The marinade, used as a base of the sauce, simmered lightly on the hot plate, soon mixed with the ruby elixir that trickled out of the press.—
Sylvie Bigar,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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The Lodge Dutch oven features a bright color and can be used to broil, braise, bake, or roast in an oven at up to 500 degrees Fahrenheit or to sauté, fry, or simmer on any stovetop.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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But the market did not and still does not account for such harms, only fossil fuel sales and use.—
Brian Deese,
Foreign Affairs,
22 Apr. 2025
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Sustainable packaging and innovative product design can extend lifecycle value and reduce environmental harm, turning waste into new opportunities.—
Richard Howells,
Forbes.com,
22 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The accident broke both her legs, lacerated her liver, damaged her colon, severed an artery in her right leg, and collapsed her lung.—
Jordan Rau,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2025
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On the Better Business Bureau’s website, 939 customer reviews give the company an average 1.28 rating out of 5, offering lacerating complaints about dirty and broken equipment, delivery delays, nightmarish customer service, improper billings, and harassing sales and collection calls.—
Peter Elkind,
ProPublica,
10 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Also, drivers for their homemade-food delivery service, Meals in a Pinch, encountered many single, older men who didn't get out, or cook.—
Ashley Milne-Tyte,
NPR,
24 Apr. 2025
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Stir in the spinach (in batches, if necessary) and cook, tossing or stirring gently, until wilted, 1 to 2 minutes.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The veggies are parboiled until bright green and tender-crisp.—
Southern Living Editors,
Southern Living,
22 Feb. 2024
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The mottled beans that are parboiled and salted, the toxic pokeweed cooked into tasty greens, the dumplings wrapped in hickory leaves and tied with stalks of rush — these, like the milkies, are meant to be shared.—
Jacey Fortin Mike Belleme,
New York Times,
21 Oct. 2023
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“Scald.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scald. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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