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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
Gretchen McKay, Twin Cities, 18 Sep. 2025
Its cast-iron makeup ensures the pot heats evenly on all sides, which creates the ideal sear and baking environment.
—Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2025
Helena Wegner, Miami Herald, 7 Oct. 2025
Diners enjoyed autumn chicory salad and seared filet mignon in the soft glow of the lights illuminating the temple’s Aeolian sandstone walls and snapped wrist shots against the backdrop of the reflecting pool, meant to evoke the West Bank of the Nile.
—Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 1 Oct. 2025
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Verb
Let sear until brown on one side, 4-5 minutes.
—Gretchen McKay, Twin Cities, 18 Sep. 2025
Its cast-iron makeup ensures the pot heats evenly on all sides, which creates the ideal sear and baking environment.
—Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2025
Noun
The nuggets are seared, smoked and seasoned with garlic and pepper.
—Helena Wegner, Miami Herald, 7 Oct. 2025
Diners enjoyed autumn chicory salad and seared filet mignon in the soft glow of the lights illuminating the temple’s Aeolian sandstone walls and snapped wrist shots against the backdrop of the reflecting pool, meant to evoke the West Bank of the Nile.
—Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 1 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sear
Verb
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Add the white and pale green scallion pieces, cooking and stirring occasionally until the scallions are slightly charred, about 3 minutes.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Oct. 2025
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Try roasting or lightly charring them before using in food to bring out richer flavor and color.—
Cathy Cassata,
Health,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The material is a durable 70-denier nylon taffeta that’s supremely soft, breathable, cooling, and quick-drying.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Oct. 2025
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Recharge the balls by washing them in a mesh bag on a delicate cycle, then air-dry or run them through a drying cycle on high heat.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
22 Oct. 2025
Noun
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This can increase the risk of burns or further injury.—
RikkiLynn Shields Hannigan,
Health,
25 Oct. 2025
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All three sustained third-degree burns from the blaze.—
Abigail Adams,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Direct light can scorch the leaves.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
23 Oct. 2025
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Le Creuset Stoneware Heritage Rectangular Dish This baking dish is crafted from durable stone that maintains even temperatures and prevents scorching.—
Emily Weaver,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
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The emeralds brought a pop of color to the diamond and platinum Art Deco tiara, and Prince Andrew's daughter skipped a veil to show her spinal scar from a childhood scoliosis surgery.—
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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With a closed rhinoplasty, there is no scar and a shorter recovery time.—
Nick Franck,
USA Today,
27 Oct. 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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Over the summer the FDA convened a panel on the safety of certain antidepressants in pregnancy that tried to cast doubt on this research, ignoring the real harms of not treating depression or anxiety for pregnant people themselves and for their fetuses.—
Tanya Lewis,
Scientific American,
23 Oct. 2025
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The park also noted that visitors may unknowingly cause harm to the ecosystem of the area by removing natural items as rocks are often home to small plants, fungi, insects, and other unique species that only exist in that environment.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
PEOPLE,
23 Oct. 2025
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Today's talkers Did the Jimmy Kimmel suspension hurt Disney+ subscriptions?—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
22 Oct. 2025
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And a lot of people don't want to deal with that hurt.—
Taylor Seely,
AZCentral.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Sear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sear. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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