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
Jason Dearen, Twin Cities, 8 June 2025
Its heft translates to incredible heat retention and evenly bakes pies with perfect bottom char.
—Francesca Krempa, Bon Appetit Magazine, 15 July 2025
CBS News, 15 July 2025
According to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, the Palisades fire charred more than 23,000 acres and destroyed more than 6,000 structures.
—Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2025
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Noun
As federal officers in tactical gear fired tear gas and other nonlethal weapons in Compton and Paramount on Saturday, some protesters started a series of small fires that left black char on the streets.
—Jason Dearen, Twin Cities, 8 June 2025
Its heft translates to incredible heat retention and evenly bakes pies with perfect bottom char.
—Francesca Krempa, Bon Appetit Magazine, 15 July 2025
Verb
National Park Service/Michael Quinn/Handout via Reuters The White Sage Fire also grew significantly and have charred 77 square miles of terrain with no containment.
—CBS News, 15 July 2025
According to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, the Palisades fire charred more than 23,000 acres and destroyed more than 6,000 structures.
—Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for char
Noun
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Birney also enlisted Chase’s help with the case of his housekeeper, Mathilda.—
Jeff Suess,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
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Irena brought in her early-twenties Mexican housekeeper, Gabriela, for a consultation.—
Gary Baum,
HollywoodReporter,
16 June 2025
Verb
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Here are the main takeaways from today’s on-track action in Hungary: Lando Norris set the pace in FP1, with a scorching 1:16.052 on the soft tires, ahead of Oscar Piastri by 0.019 seconds and 0.217 seconds clear of Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc.—
Alex Kalinauckas,
New York Times,
1 Aug. 2025
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But estimates say the Dragon Bravo Fire has scorched 71,000 acres and is only 9% contained, Inciweb reported.—
Michelle Cruz,
AZCentral.com,
29 July 2025
Noun
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Molly the maid, by now promoted to head maid at her posh hotel, is on the spectrum, and her literal understanding of the world makes for both funny moments and good insights.—
Barbara Ellis,
Denver Post,
6 July 2025
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Could the maid be delivering a letter from another suitor?—
Jerry Saltz,
Vulture,
2 July 2025
Verb
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Apply a baking soda paste, or, for darker or stubborn stains, a paste of baking soda and white vinegar.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
14 July 2025
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So using a standard stick outside your underarms (especially one with potential irritants like baking soda, aluminum, or strong fragrances) could cause rash-like symptoms or even an itchy, inflamed reaction known as contact dermatitis, Dr. Massick tells SELF.—
Jenna Ryu,
SELF,
14 July 2025
Verb
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Most of the books were singed but readable, with titles outlined in charcoal and price conveniently obliterated.—
Peter Wortsman
July 14,
Literary Hub,
14 July 2025
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Images from the scene showed the family's umbrella singed and snapped in half, with other belongings damaged by the lightning strike.—
Kerry Breen
July 5,
CBS News,
5 July 2025
Verb
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Ultimately, Edward’s new widow Queen Elizabeth (Gabriella Goldstein) is forced to witness Richard’s searing cruelty as Edward’s death ensures the queen and her sons are now an unprotected target.—
David John Chávez,
Mercury News,
30 July 2025
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The images of victims of Hurricane Helene, which decimated homes and left people without clean water for weeks, are still searing.—
Henna Hundal,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
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Earlier this week, McIntyre lit into Scott with some NSFW criticisms of the rapper, a sign that WWE’s relationship with Scott was on the ropes.—
Blake Oestriecher,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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However, the set up casts light far beyond the highway, extending onto beaches even 12 miles away, including Little St. Simons and Sapelo.—
Julianna Bragg,
CNN Money,
26 July 2025
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“Char.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/char. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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