as in burn
a burn left on the skin that is caused by hot liquid or steam
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Recent Examples of scald
Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 9 Dec. 2024
Tomatoes grow thicker skins to prevent sun scald that causes brown patches to form on the skin.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 24 July 2024
Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 May 2025
Edwards was scalding hot from the field Thursday, punishing Memphis’ lack of perimeter defenders and drop coverage scheme in the pick and roll by burying one jumper after another.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 11 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Wrap the trunk of very young trees to help protect them from sun scald, making sure to remove it after the last frost in spring.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 9 Dec. 2024
Tomatoes grow thicker skins to prevent sun scald that causes brown patches to form on the skin.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 24 July 2024
Verb
Pet owners also should be cognizant of hot asphalt and not let their pets linger on the scalding surfaces.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 May 2025
Edwards was scalding hot from the field Thursday, punishing Memphis’ lack of perimeter defenders and drop coverage scheme in the pick and roll by burying one jumper after another.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 11 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scald
Noun
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Blacklock told Grist the organization based its wildfire project on research known as the Tamm Review, which found that thinning combined with prescribed burns can reduce wildfire severity by 62 to 72 percent.—
Tom Brown,
Wired News,
14 June 2025
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It is delivered with a slow burn and perfect poise.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
10 June 2025
Verb
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Now, after last year’s bruising war with Israel, Hezbollah is much weaker and Lebanon’s new political leaders sense an opportunity to revitalize the economy once again with help from wealthy neighbors.—
Kareem Chehayeb,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2025
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The Rebellion cruised to the playoffs thanks to a combination of a powerful rushing game and a bruising defense.—
Ivan Carter,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 June 2025
Verb
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Child and pet safety: Never forget to safeguard young children and pets by not leaving them unattended in vehicles, especially during scorching weather when car interiors can become life-threateningly hot.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
31 May 2025
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Despite an evaporated offence, Toronto remained in every game late, except a scorching Sunday at George M. Steinbrenner Field.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
Verb
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Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images Australia's economy grew less than expected in the first quarter this year, the Australian Bureau of Statistics said in a statement Wednesday, as growth stalled amid the simmering global trade tensions.—
Anniek Bao,Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
4 June 2025
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In the final dish, the cherries are sweet and juicy, having been simmered in a citrusy sauce with hints of vanilla and a splash of bourbon that brings out the sweetness in the fruit.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
2 June 2025
Noun
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The unions argued that their members' harm builds every day that DOGE has access to sensitive, personally identifiable information at the Social Security Administration, and said Americans' right to privacy is at stake.—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
6 June 2025
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The position is hundreds of years old, dating all the way back to the 15th century, when officers were tasked with keeping the monarch from harm by staying in close proximity. Can't get enough of PEOPLE's Royals coverage?—
Greta Bjornson,
People.com,
6 June 2025
Verb
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Elder told the outlet those who sought medical attention at UMC had injuries ranging from severe head injuries and lacerated spleens to bullet grazes and multiple broken bones.—
Michael Dorgan,
Fox News,
5 Jan. 2025
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Deputies found her body only partially clothed and had two black eyes, swollen and lacerated lips and other facial injuries.—
Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Confidant’s chef-owners, Brendan Kelley and Daniel Grossman, are friends and former roommates who met as line cooks at Roberta’s, the Bushwick pizzeria, in 2018, and have gone on to work at renowned restaurants including Gage & Tollner and Per Se.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
8 June 2025
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Do as Rick does, and get to cooking in your jeans with a glass of vinho verde on the worktop.—
Hayley Maitland,
Vogue,
7 June 2025
Verb
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The veggies are parboiled until bright green and tender-crisp.—
Southern Living Editors,
Southern Living,
22 Feb. 2024
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The mottled beans that are parboiled and salted, the toxic pokeweed cooked into tasty greens, the dumplings wrapped in hickory leaves and tied with stalks of rush — these, like the milkies, are meant to be shared.—
Jacey Fortin Mike Belleme,
New York Times,
21 Oct. 2023
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“Scald.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scald. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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