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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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Also on offer will be a Vietnamese hollow donut coated in everything seasoning and filled with salmon pastrami and charred scallion cream cheese.—
Meira Gebel,
Axios,
4 Apr. 2025
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In essence, toasting and charring prepare the barrel to be an active partner in the aging process.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Use a fragrance-free wash with a creamy formula, which tends to be less drying—think: a thicker, lotion-like consistency versus a thin and sudsy one.—
Alisa Hrustic,
SELF,
9 Apr. 2025
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First, clean and dry the area, then cut the tape to cover the scar with a small margin around the perimeter.—
India Espy-Jones,
Essence,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Rich and balanced with a complex finish and acidity that is lit but on slow burn.—
Tom Mullen,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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Fire type: Prescribed Fire name: Baldwin Pile Plan 2025 A new prescribed burn, named Baldwin Pile Plan 2025, was initiated 3:57 p.m. Jan. 30 in San Bernardino County.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
9 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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Temperatures are warm but not yet scorching—perfect for hiking.—
Arick Wierson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Countless Black women, like Justice, live with the long-term mental and physical scars of pregnancy and birth.—
Essence,
Essence,
14 Apr. 2025
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The 44-year-old actress and breast cancer survivor opened up about her scars being visible during intimate scenes, while promoting their new Apple TV+ drama series Your Friends and Neighbors.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
12 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 result is a pattern of harm that is widely underreported, legally under-enforced and institutionally ignored.—
Sughnen Yongo,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Persistent exposure to air pollution can cause permanent harm, creating health problems for children and setting them up to become sicker adults.—
Zoë Schlanger,
The Atlantic,
9 Apr. 2025
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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 22 Apr. 2025.
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