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Recent Examples of charred
Erica Zora Wrightson, Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2026
Hello Hi is working with the 605 Island Guy for their charred pineapple and coconut slaw atop a 6-ounce patty.
—Angela George, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 26 Jan. 2026
The back of the building was left charred and full of icicles after the overnight response.
—Mark Prussin, CBS News, 24 Jan. 2026
After that mission, NASA found chunks of the heat shield had broken off, leaving divots in the charred Avcoat material.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 23 Jan. 2026
Police tape cordoned off the building; a small stream of smoke wafted from the charred roof of the facility.
—Drake Bentley, jsonline.com, 21 Jan. 2026
The finish is long and spicy, with lingering notes of charred oak, caramel, cinnamon, and a slight, cooling mint.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 17 Jan. 2026
The whiskey is a riff on the original Double Oaked bourbon, an expression that is aged for five to seven years and then spends an additional year in a new set of charred oak barrels.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 14 Jan. 2026
The charred smell of the blaze still lingered in the air Monday.
—Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 13 Jan. 2026
Daniel Hunt, Sacbee.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Run the wings under the broiler until lightly charred.
—Dallas Morning News, 18 Jan. 2026
Heat 2-3 tbsp of the oil in a large frying pan over a medium heat, then fry the aubergine until charred and cooked through.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 17 Jan. 2026
Roast until peppers are charred and very tender, 20 to 25 minutes.
—Jenavieve Christensen, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Jan. 2026
An administrative office and library were charred by the flames, according to multiple reports, and several Torahs, Jewish holy texts rolled into large scrolls, were ruined or damaged.
—James Powel, USA Today, 11 Jan. 2026
Spread on baking sheet and roast for 10 to 15 minutes until slightly charred.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
The structures remain standing but are deeply charred.
—Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Nov. 2025
Sear both sides of the ginger and the onion in the same skillet until lightly charred.
—Oc Register, 28 Nov. 2025
Adjective
Back at her property, the yard between her two houses is mostly intact, including a Hachiya persimmon tree, which in December was heavy with fruit, comforting lanterns in the charred landscape, signaling season.
—Erica Zora Wrightson, Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2026
Hello Hi is working with the 605 Island Guy for their charred pineapple and coconut slaw atop a 6-ounce patty.
—Angela George, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 26 Jan. 2026
The back of the building was left charred and full of icicles after the overnight response.
—Mark Prussin, CBS News, 24 Jan. 2026
After that mission, NASA found chunks of the heat shield had broken off, leaving divots in the charred Avcoat material.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 23 Jan. 2026
Police tape cordoned off the building; a small stream of smoke wafted from the charred roof of the facility.
—Drake Bentley, jsonline.com, 21 Jan. 2026
The finish is long and spicy, with lingering notes of charred oak, caramel, cinnamon, and a slight, cooling mint.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 17 Jan. 2026
The whiskey is a riff on the original Double Oaked bourbon, an expression that is aged for five to seven years and then spends an additional year in a new set of charred oak barrels.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 14 Jan. 2026
The charred smell of the blaze still lingered in the air Monday.
—Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 13 Jan. 2026
Verb
Four injuries were reported in the fast-moving blaze, which charred 3,789 acres.
—Daniel Hunt, Sacbee.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Run the wings under the broiler until lightly charred.
—Dallas Morning News, 18 Jan. 2026
Heat 2-3 tbsp of the oil in a large frying pan over a medium heat, then fry the aubergine until charred and cooked through.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 17 Jan. 2026
Roast until peppers are charred and very tender, 20 to 25 minutes.
—Jenavieve Christensen, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Jan. 2026
An administrative office and library were charred by the flames, according to multiple reports, and several Torahs, Jewish holy texts rolled into large scrolls, were ruined or damaged.
—James Powel, USA Today, 11 Jan. 2026
Spread on baking sheet and roast for 10 to 15 minutes until slightly charred.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
The structures remain standing but are deeply charred.
—Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Nov. 2025
Sear both sides of the ginger and the onion in the same skillet until lightly charred.
—Oc Register, 28 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for charred
Adjective
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An ecru denim jacket and jeans with scorched and frayed hems emphasized the dystopian theme.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
13 Aug. 2025
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Just days after the Hudson wildfire, Hoffman noticed little sprouts of green coming up from the scorched soil; the ecosystem had already begun replenishing.—
Bianca Moreno-Paz,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
Verb
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Breath automatic singed in a tight grin.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Jan. 2026
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Thankfully, only the tag was singed, so OP put the toy in a cabinet on a the pitcher.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
25 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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Designed to function like an ice resurfacer, BurnBot lays down pre-burned paths that define the boundaries of burn areas.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Nov. 2025
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Yeager said none of the non-burned areas of the facility have been turned on again.—
Paul Rogers,
Mercury News,
13 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Inside the venue, each place setting was adorned in part by one of the nearly 200 cake pops sized, measured and baked by organizing committee member Shaikh, who not only committed the week prior to bake for the ball, but also enjoyed developing a sisterhood with the rest of the organizers.—
Mariana Navarrete Villegas,
Hartford Courant,
30 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Guests can order classics like BBQ tri-tip steak sandwiches, tacos, pan-seared salmon, and nachos.—
Noe Padilla,
USA Today,
3 Feb. 2026
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Its menu features a wide variety of options for seafood lovers, including crab cakes, sablefish, pan-seared scallops, and a French onion filet.—
Michael Guise,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Silhouetted figures on the beach at dusk lit by an impromptu fire give the impression of a careless, youthful night.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
31 Jan. 2026
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Volkert said firefighters typically start to see an uptick in fires when winter first hits and the holiday season brings with it lighted decorations and more cooking.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Charred.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/charred. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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