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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
One video circulated on X captured hundreds of Palestinians surging through narrow, wired corridors toward the U.S.-backed aid distribution center in Gaza, reportedly after enduring prolonged waits under the scorching sun.
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Amira El-Fekki, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 May 2025
Los Angeles Fires and recovery SoCal man ignited Line fire that scorched 44,000 acres, hurt six firefighters.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 25 May 2025
The Heat, trailing most of the game, had inched back to within 88-80 early in the fourth quarter, but then the Raptors scorched Miami with a 28-9 game-ending stretch.
—Steve Svekis, Sun Sentinel, 18 May 2025
While the Yankees have their hands full trying to contend with the scorching Mets, Boston will host the Atlanta Braves, who were not only Boston’s original ball club dating to the 1870s, but first known as the Boston Red Stockings.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 16 May 2025
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Amira El-Fekki, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 May 2025
Los Angeles Fires and recovery SoCal man ignited Line fire that scorched 44,000 acres, hurt six firefighters.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 25 May 2025
The Heat, trailing most of the game, had inched back to within 88-80 early in the fourth quarter, but then the Raptors scorched Miami with a 28-9 game-ending stretch.
—Steve Svekis, Sun Sentinel, 18 May 2025
While the Yankees have their hands full trying to contend with the scorching Mets, Boston will host the Atlanta Braves, who were not only Boston’s original ball club dating to the 1870s, but first known as the Boston Red Stockings.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 16 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scorch
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His recent volume, Flavour, includes vegetable-centric recipes alongside straightforward lessons about the origins of taste—from charring to aging—and how to intuitively marry flavors for spectacular dishes.—
Hayley Maitland,
Vogue,
7 June 2025
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Friday, six boats were charred at a Sunny Isles Beach dock.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
6 June 2025
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As airflow becomes restricted, the appliance must work harder to dry your clothes, resulting in longer drying times, higher energy bills, and unnecessary wear and tear.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 June 2025
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But the specialty drink is far from alone as trade barriers weaken already drying demand for spirits.—
Karen Gilchrist,
CNBC,
7 June 2025
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The oak and sycamore trees, which would have taken decades, if not centuries to return if they had been killed by the fire, were still standing, some just lightly singed.—
Jaclyn Cosgrove,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Jan. 2025
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One study shows that toxic VOCs (volatile organic compounds) are emitted when synthetic hair is singed or heated at temperatures of 250°C and above.—
Kiara Byrd,
Allure,
31 Oct. 2024
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Suggested Reading 10 cities with the most entry-level jobs that pay a living wage The surge marks the company’s biggest high since July 2024 and follows a series of announcements that signal how deeply AI is baked into Microsoft’s business.—
Shannon Carroll,
Quartz,
5 June 2025
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Create a paste using water and baking soda and apply it directly to the stain.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
5 June 2025
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“Scorch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scorch. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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