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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
Tim Clark, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
If its Insta-worthy status isn’t reason enough, the Always Pan 2.0 is big enough to simmer a hearty veggie stew and shallow enough to sear the perfect piece of salmon.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 17 Apr. 2025
Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 24 Dec. 2024
The key to a beautiful, food magazine-worthy sear is thoroughly drying them before searing.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 3 Feb. 2025
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Verb
The Dual Mode Cooking means grillers can sear steaks at 1250°F or smoke low and slow at 225°F.
—Tim Clark, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
If its Insta-worthy status isn’t reason enough, the Always Pan 2.0 is big enough to simmer a hearty veggie stew and shallow enough to sear the perfect piece of salmon.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 17 Apr. 2025
Noun
The basic recipe for reserve sear is to season the roast all over with salt and pepper and let sit overnight in the refrigerator.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 24 Dec. 2024
The key to a beautiful, food magazine-worthy sear is thoroughly drying them before searing.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 3 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sear
Verb
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The menu covers all the brunch essentials, but the Neapolitan-style pizzas steal the spotlight—chewy, charred, and built to share.—
Keyla Vasconcellos,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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Images released by state officials show the mansion charred by flames.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
16 Apr. 2025
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One major difference between all-in-one units compared to separate washers and dryers is that combo machines do not have vent drying, meaning ventless drying will take longer than standard stand-alone dryers.—
Kate Oczypok,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 May 2025
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Lastly, apply a generous amount of glue to your nail before applying the press-on to your natural nail and holding it for at least 30 seconds so the glue dries down.—
Kleigh Balugo,
StyleCaster,
1 May 2025
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In addition to known problems securing legitimate lethal injection drugs, autopsies have shown that lethal injection causes a rush of fluid into the lungs, and burns have been found on bodies after electrocutions.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 May 2025
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If the engine misfired or the burn was not completed, the probes would be left in Earth orbit and given a Cosmos designation.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 May 2025
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As if this summer's scorching weather prediction from the Old Farmer's Almanac wasn't enough to set us all—ahem—ablaze, hurricane season 2025 is also poised to set some records.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
10 May 2025
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Scrutiny circled them after Game 3, when a struggling Gilgeous-Alexander didn’t defer to a scorching Williams down the stretch.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
10 May 2025
Noun
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Shaved her head, grappled with surgery scars and bald spots.—
David Oliver,
USA Today,
7 May 2025
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Overall rejuvenation is the goal, with issues like fine lines, early-stage sagging, large pores or acne scars being targeted.—
Perrie Samotin,
Glamour,
3 May 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
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Although the Trump administration may have good intentions in testing new vaccines for greater safety and transparency, the harm done by unintended consequences could be devastating.—
Omer Awan,
Forbes.com,
3 May 2025
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The Department of Justice filed lawsuits against Hawaii and Michigan Wednesday, asking federal judges to preemptively block the states’ pending litigation against oil companies for their role in climate harm.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
2 May 2025
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As the Avs squandered a two-goal lead in Game 7, this went beyond hurt.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
5 May 2025
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Mostert spent most of last season hurt and has been injury-prone his entire career.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
25 Apr. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Sear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sear. Accessed 16 May. 2025.
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