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as in to dry
to make dry
the clear desert air is seared by the summer sun
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as in burn
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Recent Examples of sear
Wilder Davies, Bon Appetit Magazine, 4 Apr. 2025
Their reasons ranged from time constraints to the fear of chemically searing my hair in the process.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 4 Apr. 2025
Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 3 Feb. 2025
Going lighter on the sear allows the flavor of each spice in our blend to really shine through.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 3 Feb. 2025
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Verb
These pans are excellent for searing steaks, chicken thighs, and salmon fillets to perfection.
—Wilder Davies, Bon Appetit Magazine, 4 Apr. 2025
Their reasons ranged from time constraints to the fear of chemically searing my hair in the process.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 4 Apr. 2025
Noun
The key to a beautiful, food magazine-worthy sear is thoroughly drying them before searing.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 3 Feb. 2025
Going lighter on the sear allows the flavor of each spice in our blend to really shine through.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 3 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sear
Verb
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Large west- and south-facing windows were completely missing their glass panes, shattered glass littered the pathways and doors stood ajar amid signs of charring.—
Marc Levy,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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Large west- and south-facing windows were completely missing their glass panes, shattered glass littered the pathways, and doors stood ajar amid signs of charring.—
Marc Levy,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Apr. 2025
Verb
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After that, the pump delivers a really nice, even mist that feels soothing on contact, dries down quickly, and offers a strong hold without feeling tacky or sticky on your skin.—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
24 Apr. 2025
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The waterproof, smudge-resistant formula glides on smoothly, dries quickly, and lasts all day.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
24 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Many koalas endured injuries, burns and smoke inhalation in the blaze, which burned approximately 5,436 acres, according to government officials.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
25 Apr. 2025
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The two-wick design promises an even burn that never leaves wax lopsidedly pooled on one side, and every candle has at least a 40-hour burn time, according to Walmart.—
Carly Totten,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Herro’s scorching shooting continued in the second quarter, finishing the first half with 23 points on perfect 8-of-8 shooting from the field, 3-of-3 shooting on threes and 4-of-4 shooting from the foul line.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
17 Apr. 2025
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But the people who live on its streets, like K, must contend with cold winters and scorching summers.—
Aaron Bolton,
NPR,
16 Apr. 2025
Noun
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But amid the fanfare of parades, fireworks and airshows, a long-standing debate over what to call the holiday continues, a subtle acknowledgment of the lingering scars of a contentious war.—
Stephanie Yang,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Apr. 2025
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He is shown from behind, with one arm crooked and his head turned in profile: a formal pose, the better to show the network of scars, like the roots of a tree, that cover his bare back.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Applying a thin layer of lawn soil might help protect the green runners from sun scald but is probably not necessary.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Mar. 2025
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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
Noun
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The harms behind additional screening could include subsequent testing, such as biopsies, and exposure to more radiation if follow-up X-rays are ordered.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
22 Apr. 2025
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Despite $600 million allocated by Congress to expand sewage treatment capacity, progress is outrageously slow and the harm to our communities continues.—
Phillip Musegaas,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Apr. 2025
Noun
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If there was any hurt, if there was any friction in her life, if there was any trauma in her life, would that moment only now compound in a way that would be irreparable?—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Won't this loss of revenue hurt communities, including Florida, by the way?—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Sear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sear. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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