as in housekeeper
a female domestic servant
a busy executive who leaves most of the cooking and cleaning to the char
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Recent Examples of char
Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 29 Dec. 2025
For those who prefer American classics, the grill turns out Delmonicos and New York strips with a char that steak aficionados crave.
—Usa Today Network, USA Today, 19 Dec. 2025
Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 13 Jan. 2026
An entire wing of the Public Storage facility was charred and flattened.
—Joe Rubin, Sacbee.com, 13 Jan. 2026
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Noun
Rotate peppers with tongs and char on all sides.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 29 Dec. 2025
For those who prefer American classics, the grill turns out Delmonicos and New York strips with a char that steak aficionados crave.
—Usa Today Network, USA Today, 19 Dec. 2025
Verb
Avoid charring while cooking Cooking meat at very high temperatures can pose health risks, according to Basman.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 13 Jan. 2026
An entire wing of the Public Storage facility was charred and flattened.
—Joe Rubin, Sacbee.com, 13 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for char
Noun
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This far removed from civilization, however, the balance of power flips, and the resourceful housekeeper takes control.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
26 Jan. 2026
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The service From the smiles that greet travellers at the front door to the housekeepers, restaurant staff, and pool attendants, there’s a sense of friendliness here that cascades down from the effortlessly charming general manager, Pep Lozano.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Bright artificial light can encourage more mature foliage on these plants; too much bright light will scorch the leaves.—
Rachel Gillett,
Martha Stewart,
31 Jan. 2026
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Direct sunlight can scorch their leaves.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
31 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Sophie, meanwhile, is a maid at Penwood House.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
2 Feb. 2026
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In Jackson, Mississippi during the early 1960s, a young white woman teams up with two Black maids to document the realities of domestic work in segregated households.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
1 Feb. 2026
Verb
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For a one-pot casserole, bake cod with potatoes and tomatoes and serve with pasta or rice.—
Kirsten Nunez,
Martha Stewart,
27 Jan. 2026
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Enjoy the chocolate in the candy aisle for snacks, but stick closer to where the flour is stocked for chocolate to bake with.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
26 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Breath automatic singed in a tight grin.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Jan. 2026
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Four years earlier, in May 2021, a great blaze had swept close enough to singe the trees around us.—
Jonathan Taplin,
Rolling Stone,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Chicken tenders or boneless chicken thighs also work (if using thighs, increase the cook time on the second side to about 5 minutes when searing).—
Hana Asbrink,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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Most of the negatives are seared in, and the constructive narratives are being ignored.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
25 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The school fired the coach in late 2023 after national media brought to light his text messages and alleged misconduct.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
3 Feb. 2026
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The 2026 Winter Olympics will begin when the flame is lit at the Opening Ceremony in Italy, but viewers in Austin won't have to brave the cold to enjoy the show.—
Julianna Duennes Russ,
Austin American Statesman,
3 Feb. 2026
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“Char.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/char. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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