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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 aftermath of the widespread wildfires — which scorched over 37,000 acres and damaged or destroyed more than 16,000 structures — has prompted questions about the long-term health impacts of wildfire pollution as communities set their sights on rebuilding.
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Thao Nguyen, USA TODAY, 14 Feb. 2025
Thursday’s flood risk will not be confined to areas scorched by wildfires.
—Mary Gilbert, CNN, 12 Feb. 2025
Dubai has announced a huge amount of major architecture projects in recent months, from the world's tallest residential tower to plans to transform the scorching metropolis into a walkable city.
—Adam Williams, New Atlas, 11 Feb. 2025
Just don’t place them in direct sunlight, which will scorch their leaves.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 2025
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Thao Nguyen, USA TODAY, 14 Feb. 2025
Thursday’s flood risk will not be confined to areas scorched by wildfires.
—Mary Gilbert, CNN, 12 Feb. 2025
Dubai has announced a huge amount of major architecture projects in recent months, from the world's tallest residential tower to plans to transform the scorching metropolis into a walkable city.
—Adam Williams, New Atlas, 11 Feb. 2025
Just don’t place them in direct sunlight, which will scorch their leaves.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scorch
Verb
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Basque cheesecakes are not only delicious and impressive (that charred top!), but also surprisingly foolproof.—
Bon Appétit,
Bon Appétit,
6 Mar. 2025
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Additionally, their barrels are toasted before charring, enhancing flavor complexity.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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There’s always an element of chemistry to consider; tannins, which are compounds in wine present in grape seeds, grape skins, and oak barrels, offer a drying or astringent quality on the tongue and gums.—
Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen,
Robb Report,
7 Mar. 2025
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The budge-proof formula sets quickly, so get blending straight away to ensure the formula dries down to your liking.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
7 Mar. 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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The traditional mix of protein, starch and vegetables bound in a creamy sauce and baked off until bubbly became especially popular during World War I and fed families during the Great Depression.—
Tribune News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Mar. 2025
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Or bake for 20 to 25 minutes, flipping halfway through.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Mar. 2025
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“Scorch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scorch. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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