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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The American fighter jet that was shot down in Iran on Friday was a searing reminder of the dangers associated with war, prompting a search operation that resulted in the rescue of one crew member.
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Steven Sloan, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
Others have a broiler drawer that reaches very high temperatures for searing or toasting.
—Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 2 Apr. 2026
While states may be the last line of defense for consumers against unscrupulous personal lines insurers, the development is a searing indictment on the industry as a whole.
—Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 2 Apr. 2026
His searing historical drama 12 Years a Slave in 2014 became the first film by a Black director to win best picture at the Academy Awards.
—News Desk, Artforum, 31 Mar. 2026
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Steven Sloan, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
Others have a broiler drawer that reaches very high temperatures for searing or toasting.
—Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 2 Apr. 2026
While states may be the last line of defense for consumers against unscrupulous personal lines insurers, the development is a searing indictment on the industry as a whole.
—Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 2 Apr. 2026
His searing historical drama 12 Years a Slave in 2014 became the first film by a Black director to win best picture at the Academy Awards.
—News Desk, Artforum, 31 Mar. 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 Apr. 2026.
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