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
Here are nine key stats from the Hurricanes’ torrid start.
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Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 23 Feb. 2026
Dreyer’s 16 assists in 2025 trailed only league leader Lionel Messi, and the right wing is off to a torrid start in 2026 with a second assist on Saturday.
—Kyle Kensing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Feb. 2026
The Lions led 26-24 at the half before a torrid second half from the Bisons.
—ABC News, 21 Feb. 2026
EPiC is Elvis returning to the fans, rekindling their torrid romance.
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 19 Feb. 2026
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Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 23 Feb. 2026
Dreyer’s 16 assists in 2025 trailed only league leader Lionel Messi, and the right wing is off to a torrid start in 2026 with a second assist on Saturday.
—Kyle Kensing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Feb. 2026
The Lions led 26-24 at the half before a torrid second half from the Bisons.
—ABC News, 21 Feb. 2026
EPiC is Elvis returning to the fans, rekindling their torrid romance.
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 19 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for torrid
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Built into a hillside to withstand the searing desert heat, the visitor center is run by friendly rangers who can provide information on what’s blooming, suggest where to get a bite to eat in town, and offer trail recommendations.—
Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Mar. 2026
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To prepare trout, Walker suggests grilling, baking, or pan-searing it with simple seasonings like lemon, herbs, or garlic.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
10 Mar. 2026
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A day later, both sides were outside during breaks enjoying an unseasonably warm mid-March day in Manhattan.—
Doug Feinberg,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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Shawkat, with her warm, amused eyes and her mop of curls, is a perfect carrier for Mae’s air of abjection, flopping around her bed like a horny, gloomy Raggedy Ann.—
Emily Nussbaum,
New Yorker,
12 Mar. 2026
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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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Companies like Acorn, which specializes in British TV, and Crunchyroll, devoted to anime, had built real businesses on niches with passionate fans.—
Lucas Shaw,
Bloomberg,
9 Mar. 2026
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Was there one among you all that was kind of most passionate about getting this record done?—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
9 Mar. 2026
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The number of days per year worldwide that are too hot to engage in ordinary activities has doubled since 1950, separate research found, while Arctic sea ice is at its lowest level on record.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
12 Mar. 2026
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Jennette Jurado from Death Valley’s Public Information Team echoed that warning, noting that strong winds and hot temperatures over the weekend had probably contributed to a floral decline.—
Cierra Morgan,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 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
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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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The United States has pledged to keep the strait open and has led intense airstrikes targeting Iran's navy and the port city of Bandar Abbas.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 Mar. 2026
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This intense demand is driving significant activity among niche data providers.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Torrid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/torrid. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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