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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
Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 31 Jan. 2026
But searing also often results in oil that splatters all over the stovetop (and sometimes the surrounding counters, floor, appliances…and the cook).
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Jan. 2026
Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 15 Jan. 2026
But a quick sear in a hot skillet really takes them to the next level.
—Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Jan. 2026
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Verb
Recipe Tips From The Test Kitchen Cooking the bacon first builds a smoky fat base; searing the steak next adds fond and deep savory flavor without overcooking the meat.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 31 Jan. 2026
But searing also often results in oil that splatters all over the stovetop (and sometimes the surrounding counters, floor, appliances…and the cook).
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Jan. 2026
Noun
Working in batches to prevent crowding the pan, add the chicken and sear until golden brown on both sides.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 15 Jan. 2026
But a quick sear in a hot skillet really takes them to the next level.
—Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sear
Verb
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The vehicle appeared to have been burned and part of the building was also charred.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
8 Feb. 2026
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All this tree’s limbs had been removed and its trunk looked charred from top to bottom.—
Jeanette Marantos,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Silgranit sinks can be cleaned with a mixture of dish soap and vinegar, which will need to sit for at least an hour if there are any hard water deposits before being rinsed and dried.—
Lauren Wicks,
Southern Living,
10 Feb. 2026
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This quick-drying pick is offered in three colors and is a great place to store wet sponges and scrubbers, as well as soap dispensers.—
Jamie Weissman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Feb. 2026
Noun
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This draws moisture from the roots and can lead to fertilizer burn.—
Gemma Johnstone,
The Spruce,
8 Feb. 2026
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Fines withdrawn Last year, the state withdrew more than $425,000 in fines stemming from a May 2025 incident in which two firefighters received chemical burns while on the site for a training exercise.—
Jessica Hill,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Simpler cooking, community…and Nico Ruspoli, an olive oil producer with his own scorched past.—
Danielle Parker,
CBS News,
7 Feb. 2026
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The hard X-ray peak came first, intense and quickly, followed by a longer, scorching soft X-ray and optical glow.—
Paul Sutter,
Space.com,
6 Feb. 2026
Noun
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In Jaws, there’s a scene in which Chief Brody, oceanographer Hooper, and shark hunter Quint are comparing scars.—
JD Barker,
Rolling Stone,
9 Feb. 2026
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As the children arrived at their foster homes, some of them in pairs, many had scratches, red marks, scars, and old bruises on various parts of their bodies.—
Ava Kofman,
New Yorker,
9 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Place one-half cup cream in a sauce pot and bring up to a scald.—
Kathryn Gregory,
Louisville Courier Journal,
23 Jan. 2026
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This tent can double as a heat protector when summer temperatures soar into the 90s and the foliage and bark of many plants, especially tropicals, are susceptible to heat scald.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
21 Nov. 2025
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Kuhl said last year that jurors should have the chance to consider whether design features implemented by the companies, like endlessly scrolling feeds, have contributed to mental health harms, rather than content alone.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
11 Feb. 2026
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The vast majority of baby foods, drinks and snacks sold in the United States for children ages 6 months to 36 months are ultraprocessed and may contain additives increasingly linked to potential health harms, a new study found.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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What’s most troubling is our inability to realize the hurt this conflict has caused our families, friends and neighbors.—
Mansoor Shams,
Baltimore Sun,
8 Feb. 2026
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Modern play calling insists on going for it on fourth downs, particularly in the opponent’s territory, because converting on fourth down helps more than failing to convert on fourth down hurts.—
Jason Lloyd,
New York Times,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Sear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sear. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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