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as in to dry
to make dry
weeks of drought had badly scorched the soil
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Recent Examples of scorch
The Dragon Bravo Fire has burned over 8,500 acres since July 4 on the Grand Canyon National Park's North Rim, while just miles away, the White Sage Fire has scorched almost 53,000 acres since July 9 in White Sage, Arizona.
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Wren Smetana, AZCentral.com, 16 July 2025
The fire, dubbed by officials as the Dragon Bravo Fire, had scorched over 5,000 acres as of Sunday morning and is being fueled by extreme summer heat, low humidity and strong winds.
—Leah Sarnoff, ABC News, 13 July 2025
Woodland Hills, Lancaster and Palmdale all broke the 100-degree mark on Wednesday, while Palm Springs hit a scorching 118 degrees, according to the National Weather Service.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2025
Some scorching temperatures could also be in store.
—Sarah Linn, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2025
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Wren Smetana, AZCentral.com, 16 July 2025
The fire, dubbed by officials as the Dragon Bravo Fire, had scorched over 5,000 acres as of Sunday morning and is being fueled by extreme summer heat, low humidity and strong winds.
—Leah Sarnoff, ABC News, 13 July 2025
Woodland Hills, Lancaster and Palmdale all broke the 100-degree mark on Wednesday, while Palm Springs hit a scorching 118 degrees, according to the National Weather Service.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2025
Some scorching temperatures could also be in store.
—Sarah Linn, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scorch
Verb
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To elevate the presentation with a bit of Vegas spectacle, a sprig of rosemary is set on fire and charred to add a smokey, inviting scent.—
Logan Holland,
People.com,
25 July 2025
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The Cram Fire, which has become the nation's largest wildfire this year, has charred 150 square miles of land, an area larger than the size of Las Vegas.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
21 July 2025
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The once muddy plot was dried and raked, and white folding chairs stood in rows.—
Lily Kepner,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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Wash and dry the flowers, and use your fingers to break them up into separate florets.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
30 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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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
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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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“Scorch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scorch. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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