1
as in searing
having a notably high temperature
the dry, torrid summers in southern Arizona
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as in warm
having or expressing great depth of feeling
a torrid love affair
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Recent Examples of torrid
The Dodgers have managed a torrid start to the season while rarely feeling whole.
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Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2025
Towson redshirt sophomore point guard Dylan Williamson extended his torrid run in the tournament.
—Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 11 Mar. 2025
To be sure, the equal-weight nature of Bloomberg’s Magnificent 7 Index means Tesla’s slide will hurt the overall performance, but the carmaker’s torrid run in November likewise bloated the gauge’s advance back then.
—Bloomberg, Orange County Register, 25 Feb. 2025
With the help of a bit of manipulation from his teammates, not for the first time, Kohli reached his century with a boundary that sealed India’s triumph in a return to form for cricket’s biggest superstar after a torrid time in Australia.
—Tristan Lavalette, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
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Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2025
Towson redshirt sophomore point guard Dylan Williamson extended his torrid run in the tournament.
—Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 11 Mar. 2025
To be sure, the equal-weight nature of Bloomberg’s Magnificent 7 Index means Tesla’s slide will hurt the overall performance, but the carmaker’s torrid run in November likewise bloated the gauge’s advance back then.
—Bloomberg, Orange County Register, 25 Feb. 2025
With the help of a bit of manipulation from his teammates, not for the first time, Kohli reached his century with a boundary that sealed India’s triumph in a return to form for cricket’s biggest superstar after a torrid time in Australia.
—Tristan Lavalette, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for torrid
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Her viral speech in Minneapolis in 2020 remains one of the most searing indictments of state violence in recent memory.—
Sughnen Yongo,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Storms in the South can topple shade trees, opening yards to the searing summer sun.—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
4 Apr. 2025
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Deals on seating Deals on outdoor rugs Deals on pools and hot tubs Deals on fire pits Deals on storage Deals lights and umbrella Deals on seating Seating areas can create a focal point in your garden decor and are a great place to relax in warmer weather.—
Nora Colomer,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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However, evidence increasingly suggests that early in its life, Mars was a warm and wet planet much like our own.—
Jonathan O’Callaghan,
JSTOR Daily,
10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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One idea is that about a million years after the Big Bang, the universe cooled and underwent a phase transition, an event similar to how boiling water turns liquid into gas.—
Yasemin Saplakoglu,
Scientific American,
3 Mar. 2020
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If candy is still stuck on, pour more boiling water over whatever hasn’t come clean.—
Washington Post,
Washington Post,
3 Dec. 2019
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Beyond football, Sanders is equally passionate about advancing women’s sports.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
9 Apr. 2025
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Livvy Dunne gave a passionate testimony during a final hearing regarding the NCAA's $2.8 billion settlement.—
Natasha Dye,
People.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Whether the same can be said of his remaining time at the club will be a hot topic come the summer window.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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Dozens of children tragically perish each year in cars that quickly heat up when left in the hot sun, even if the temperatures don't feel hot out.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Ben Johnson has a ‘burning desire’ to be a head coach.—
Brad Biggs,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Feb. 2025
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For answers to more burning questions about Season 2, plus Season 3 clues (including which Season 1 character will be coming back), read Deadline’s interview with The Night Agent showrunner Shawn Ryan.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
24 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The missions became more intense as Japan's outlook grew more dire and the military showcased the sacrifice of the pilots to drum up patriotism and support for the war.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2025
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Her message prompted an intense, impassioned reaction.—
Armon Sadler,
VIBE.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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The molten rock was contained within the park and wasn't threatening residential areas.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2025
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Using a new process, a team has developed a new way of processing fuel efficiently for cutting-edge molten salt reactors.—
David Szondy,
New Atlas,
17 Mar. 2025
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“Torrid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/torrid. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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