as in burned
to set (something) on fire
police suspect that the owner torched the house for the insurance money
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Recent Examples of torched
At least 26 people were killed and more than 100 polling sites were torched.
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Nick Tabor, Encyclopedia Britannica, 13 Apr. 2026
But starter Noah Cameron struggled following a three-hour rain delay as he was torched for five runs in 5 1/3 innings, and the White Sox hit a pair of two-run homers.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 13 Apr. 2026
The commercial district stands gutted, looted and torched.
—Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2026
It was later found, torched, in Union City.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 9 Apr. 2026
Neighborhoods have been torched for asserting voting rights or attempting to desegregate schools.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2026
The Wolverines went to Las Vegas for the Players Era tournament over Thanksgiving and in the span of three nights, torched San Diego and Gonzaga by 40, and Auburn by 30.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 5 Apr. 2026
An ad blitz from a group called Georgians for Integrity has torched Jones for months.
—Greg Bluestein, AJC.com, 20 Mar. 2026
After his death, CJNG members blocked roads in 20 of Mexico's 32 states and torched vehicles and businesses, including in Guadalajara and the Jalisco tourist resort of Puerto Vallarta.
—CBS News, 16 Mar. 2026
Nick Tabor, Encyclopedia Britannica, 13 Apr. 2026
But starter Noah Cameron struggled following a three-hour rain delay as he was torched for five runs in 5 1/3 innings, and the White Sox hit a pair of two-run homers.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 13 Apr. 2026
The commercial district stands gutted, looted and torched.
—Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2026
It was later found, torched, in Union City.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 9 Apr. 2026
Neighborhoods have been torched for asserting voting rights or attempting to desegregate schools.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2026
The Wolverines went to Las Vegas for the Players Era tournament over Thanksgiving and in the span of three nights, torched San Diego and Gonzaga by 40, and Auburn by 30.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 5 Apr. 2026
An ad blitz from a group called Georgians for Integrity has torched Jones for months.
—Greg Bluestein, AJC.com, 20 Mar. 2026
After his death, CJNG members blocked roads in 20 of Mexico's 32 states and torched vehicles and businesses, including in Guadalajara and the Jalisco tourist resort of Puerto Vallarta.
—CBS News, 16 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for torched
Verb
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The fires burned most of Nob Hill where the railroad barons lived.—
Kurt Snibbe,
Oc Register,
17 Apr. 2026
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Yet the Baywatch blunder still prompted a scorching Substack post from Bass’ opponent Spencer Pratt, the reality TV veteran turned Internet influencer who, after the Pacific Palisades wildfire burned his home, is running as an anti-establishment outsider with a focus on government negligence.—
Gary Baum,
HollywoodReporter,
17 Apr. 2026
Verb
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By early April, 240 wildfires had already scorched Wyoming’s plains.—
Christine Peterson,
Outdoor Life,
15 Apr. 2026
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In the hours after splashdown, space wonks noticed a large, unusual-looking white patch on the otherwise dark and scorched heat shield.—
Denise Chow,
NBC news,
14 Apr. 2026
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“Torched.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/torched. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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