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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
Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 15 May 2025
These Dutch ovens braise well and produce a lovely sear.
—Donna Kim, Bon Appétit, 2 Dec. 2024
James Pearce, New York Times, 29 July 2025
But that area was desolate and the heat was searing.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 28 July 2025
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Verb
Any excess moisture can cause the steak to steam instead of sear.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 15 May 2025
These Dutch ovens braise well and produce a lovely sear.
—Donna Kim, Bon Appétit, 2 Dec. 2024
Noun
The searing heat did little to dent the competitive nature of Liverpool’s open training session at Tokyo’s JFA Yume Field on Tuesday.
—James Pearce, New York Times, 29 July 2025
But that area was desolate and the heat was searing.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 28 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sear
Verb
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To elevate the presentation with a bit of Vegas spectacle, a sprig of rosemary is set on fire and charred to add a smokey, inviting scent.—
Logan Holland,
People.com,
25 July 2025
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The Cram Fire, which has become the nation's largest wildfire this year, has charred 150 square miles of land, an area larger than the size of Las Vegas.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
21 July 2025
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The once muddy plot was dried and raked, and white folding chairs stood in rows.—
Lily Kepner,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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Wash and dry the flowers, and use your fingers to break them up into separate florets.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
30 July 2025
Noun
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Experts are warning of the dangers of several 'cleaning hacks' circulating on TikTok that could lead to anything from chemical burns to explosions.—
Emma Woollacott,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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What to Know Vogler, 38, a father of two, was flown to a North Carolina burn unit after Wednesday's attack.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 July 2025
Verb
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Potassium deficiency causes yellowing and scorching along leaf edges, weak stems, and interveinal chlorosis, a yellowing between the leaf veins.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
22 July 2025
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Take it from someone who easily melts in the scorching heat and humidity — linen clothing is your best option for staying cool all summer.—
Emily Weaver,
People.com,
19 July 2025
Noun
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Steer hides are like any other hides, including yours, and they’re sometimes covered with the scratches and scars of a life lived.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 July 2025
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If untreated, these patches can lead to scars and permanent hair loss.—
Sarah Jividen,
Verywell Health,
29 July 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 state’s compliance designation, however, does not negate the harm that Orange County Global has already caused for patients or the previous problems with its health care delivery practices, Siemers said.—
Scott Schwebke,
Oc Register,
12 July 2025
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Experts say the false rhetoric coming out of the Trump administration creates real harm.—
Christiaan Hetzner,
Fortune,
12 July 2025
Noun
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This has left the team from the Bay State in a world of hurt.—
Harry Enten,
CNN Money,
1 Aug. 2025
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According to Cramer, enterprise software is suffering because the industry might be one of the first hurt by new generative artificial intelligence technology.—
Julie Coleman,
CNBC,
29 July 2025
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“Sear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sear. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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