1
: very hot
2
: marked by extreme intensity, harshness, or emotional power
searing pain
a searing review
a searing portrayal
searingly
adverb
Examples of searing in a Sentence
the searing heat of the fire
She felt a searing pain in her foot.
She made a searing attack on her political enemies.
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On Wednesday, New York Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch outlined a slew of challenges facing the city this weekend, including huge Independence Day celebrations, a World Cup match and a searing heat wave.
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Jake Offenhartz,
Fortune,
2 July 2026
What began as searing pain in one of his arms was now a relentless ache in his chest.
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Tara Bannow,
STAT,
29 June 2026
For all the searing force of his indictment, Douglass did not abandon hope.
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Otis Moss Iii,
Chicago Tribune,
28 June 2026
Tens of thousands marched through Budapest’s streets in searing heat for the annual Pride event, the first LGBTQ+ parade since Viktor Orbán’s ouster.
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Los Angeles Times,
27 June 2026
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Jake Offenhartz,
Fortune,
2 July 2026
What began as searing pain in one of his arms was now a relentless ache in his chest.
—
Tara Bannow,
STAT,
29 June 2026
For all the searing force of his indictment, Douglass did not abandon hope.
—
Otis Moss Iii,
Chicago Tribune,
28 June 2026
Tens of thousands marched through Budapest’s streets in searing heat for the annual Pride event, the first LGBTQ+ parade since Viktor Orbán’s ouster.
—
Justin Spike,
Los Angeles Times,
27 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for searing
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“Searing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/searing. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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