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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
In the process, the flames scorched an accessory dwelling unit on one of the properties.
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Jakob Rodgers,
Mercury News,
29 June 2026
Drought and unusually hot, gusty winds that reached up to 60 mph over the weekend have transformed the area into a tinderbox where more than 28,000 acres have already been scorched.
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Chelsea Bailey,
CNN Money,
29 June 2026
Too much hot afternoon sun can stress them out and scorch the leaves.
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Sj McShane,
Martha Stewart,
29 June 2026
The rest of the week will be scorching hot with highs reaching the upper 90s and 100s.
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The Baltimore Sun,
Baltimore Sun,
28 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for scorch
Jakob Rodgers,
Mercury News,
29 June 2026
Drought and unusually hot, gusty winds that reached up to 60 mph over the weekend have transformed the area into a tinderbox where more than 28,000 acres have already been scorched.
—
Chelsea Bailey,
CNN Money,
29 June 2026
Too much hot afternoon sun can stress them out and scorch the leaves.
—
Sj McShane,
Martha Stewart,
29 June 2026
The rest of the week will be scorching hot with highs reaching the upper 90s and 100s.
—
The Baltimore Sun,
Baltimore Sun,
28 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for scorch
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scorch
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That second blaze burned charred 23,500 acres in that community, Malibu and elsewhere, killing 12 people and destroying or damaging more than 7,500 homes and businesses.
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The scene was not secured for days after it had already been charred, raising the possibility that critical evidence was compromised or destroyed.
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Before choosing a whitening method, check the care label for guidance on water temperature, safe cleaning agents, and recommended drying methods.
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Keep a handful near your washing machine or drying rack for blouses, dresses, workout wear, or delicate pieces that should skip the dryer.
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Five digital heat settings make temperature adjustment simple, and the ceramic plates are gentle enough to use on any hair type without singeing.
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An angry deity hurled a firebrand at the swallow, singeing away its middle tail feathers.
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“Scorch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scorch. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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