1
as in searing
having a notably high temperature
the dry, torrid summers in southern Arizona
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as in warm
having or expressing great depth of feeling
a torrid love affair
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Recent Examples of torrid
Head coach Steve Sarkisian and offensive coordinator Kyle Flood have put up some impressive passing seasons since arriving on the Forty Acres, and quarterback Arch Manning had a torrid second half of 2025 and will be considered the Heisman favorite heading into 2026.
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Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 8 May 2026
The two then embarked on a torrid love affair, but the dynamic between them shifted violently when Nancy discovered that her husband was actually trying to protect her rather than divorce her.
—Max Gao, Variety, 29 Apr. 2026
Set the scene In these days of over-tourism in Florence, there is an increasingly compelling case to be made for choosing a base somewhat removed from the crowded centro storico, especially during the torrid summer months.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Option traders have flipped from concern that the Iran war will sink the economy to fear of missing out on the torrid equity rebound.
—Christian Dass, Bloomberg, 19 Apr. 2026
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Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 8 May 2026
The two then embarked on a torrid love affair, but the dynamic between them shifted violently when Nancy discovered that her husband was actually trying to protect her rather than divorce her.
—Max Gao, Variety, 29 Apr. 2026
Set the scene In these days of over-tourism in Florence, there is an increasingly compelling case to be made for choosing a base somewhat removed from the crowded centro storico, especially during the torrid summer months.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Option traders have flipped from concern that the Iran war will sink the economy to fear of missing out on the torrid equity rebound.
—Christian Dass, Bloomberg, 19 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for torrid
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Steppenwolf and Circle Rep, with their combination of theatrical fearlessness, searing intensity and rabid teamwork, helped shape Mantello’s aesthetic.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
6 May 2026
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Mikey lambastes him anyway, turning a speech in praise of Richie into a searing evisceration.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
5 May 2026
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State and federal taxes, seasonal demand and even more expensive fuel blends needed for warmer weather are all pieces of the pie.—
Wyatte Grantham-Philips,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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When the weather gets warm, nothing satisfies quite like cold noodles in iced broth.—
Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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More humane methods of killing lobsters pre-boiling include a sharp knife through the head, electrical stunning, or freezing.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
29 Dec. 2025
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Agrawal and her team studied ionic liquids — salts that are liquid at sub-boiling temperatures (below 212 degrees Fahrenheit, or 100 degrees Celsius) — as a potential hospitable environment for life.—
Stefanie Waldek,
Space.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Louisiana fans are passionate and have built a dynamic community.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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The tone of his voice grows more passionate.—
Chris Smith,
Vanity Fair,
11 May 2026
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The first quarter was back and forth until the Aces got hot, going on a 13-0 run over a 90-second stretch to break open a double-digit lead fueled by six points from Carter.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
14 May 2026
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When simmered in water just hot enough to bring it to a safe temperature, the meat will be juicy and tender.—
Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 May 2026
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At Fox, Collier became known for his passional embrace of blockchain, NFTs and the whole Web3 space.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
10 Nov. 2022
Adjective
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Please tell me the sequel could answer the most burning question of the ’00s: How could Austin not recognize Sam in that mask?—
Stephanie McNeal,
Glamour,
13 Aug. 2025
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Cooper, 30, asked Hargitay one more burning question about the actors' on-screen alter egos: will Olivia and Elliot ever end up together?—
Victoria Edel,
People.com,
26 June 2025
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What sets this masa harina apart is its distinct, intense corn flavor.—
Inés Anguiano,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
13 May 2026
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Being confined to a wooden chair, wearing that impressive multilayered costume, in the intense heat of Gran Canaria.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
13 May 2026
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“Torrid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/torrid. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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