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Recent Examples of singe
How the flames singed the corners of everything, a childhood charred by fear.
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Raleigh McCool, Longreads, 5 Sep. 2024
Underneath bitcoin's near all-time highs, many investors remain singed and sidelined from crypto winter's effects.
—Lucinda Shen, Axios, 13 Aug. 2024
The fire was 34% contained as of Monday morning and has singed over 400,000 acres and destroyed 640 structures, the Redding Record Searchlight — a part of the USA TODAY Network — reported.
—James Powel, USA TODAY, 6 Aug. 2024
In addition to the Quarry and Stone Canyon fires, Colorado is also grappling with the Alexander Mountain Fire, which has singed more than 5,000 acres north of Denver and was 0% contained as of Tuesday.
—Holly Yan, CNN, 31 July 2024
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Raleigh McCool, Longreads, 5 Sep. 2024
Underneath bitcoin's near all-time highs, many investors remain singed and sidelined from crypto winter's effects.
—Lucinda Shen, Axios, 13 Aug. 2024
The fire was 34% contained as of Monday morning and has singed over 400,000 acres and destroyed 640 structures, the Redding Record Searchlight — a part of the USA TODAY Network — reported.
—James Powel, USA TODAY, 6 Aug. 2024
In addition to the Quarry and Stone Canyon fires, Colorado is also grappling with the Alexander Mountain Fire, which has singed more than 5,000 acres north of Denver and was 0% contained as of Tuesday.
—Holly Yan, CNN, 31 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for singe
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
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
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Apply a baking soda paste, or, for darker or stubborn stains, a paste of baking soda and white vinegar.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
14 July 2025
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So using a standard stick outside your underarms (especially one with potential irritants like baking soda, aluminum, or strong fragrances) could cause rash-like symptoms or even an itchy, inflamed reaction known as contact dermatitis, Dr. Massick tells SELF.—
Jenna Ryu,
SELF,
14 July 2025
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“Singe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/singe. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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