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Recent Examples of charring
Five years ago, the Cameron Peak and East Troublesome wildfires ripped through Colorado’s northern mountains, charring more than 620 square miles across watersheds that provide water for hundreds of thousands of people who live along the Front Range.
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Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 30 Dec. 2025
By charring scallions and searing steak in the same skillet, every bite builds layers of savory, smoky flavor.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Oct. 2025
Try roasting or lightly charring them before using in food to bring out richer flavor and color.
—Cathy Cassata, Health, 24 Oct. 2025
In all other modes—Air Crisp (air-fry), Bake, Broil, Roast, and Dehydrate—the top heating element and fan are the main source of heat and can handle everything from charring chicken to gently baking cakes.
—Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Oct. 2025
Burning or charring meat at high heat can also create chemicals linked to a higher cancer risk, according to the National Cancer Institute.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Some of the bodies also showed signs of charring on certain parts of the skeleton, which further supports the theory that the remains were exposed to fire pre-burial, per the researchers.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 21 Sep. 2025
In some methods, these processes work by disrupting the combustion cycle, either by charring the fabric, releasing flame-suppressing gases, or creating an insulating layer.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 18 Sep. 2025
However, examination of charring on the skeletons — which were buried after being tightly folded into squatting positions — showed signs that they had been exposed to low heat over long periods of time, which would have dried out and preserved the bodies.
—Mindy Weisberger, CNN Money, 15 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for charring
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When Liverpool and Arsenal last met, in late August, a scorching late Dominik Szoboszlai free kick saw the reigning champions strike an ominous early blow in the title race, jumping three points ahead of their London rivals.—
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As scorching sunshine gives way to dusk, enthusiastic attendees transition from waiting in clusters to jumping in anticipation of the pop-rock superstar’s appearance.—
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Perhaps one of the most nifty beauty gadgets on this list, this wet-to-dry Airstrait straightener literally takes wet hair, dries it and styles it quickly and effortlessly, without singeing strands.—
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From searing and sautéing on the stove to popping them right in the oven for easy roasting, stainless steel pans are versatile and super durable, too.—
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The nonstick, pre-seasoned skillet heats quickly and evenly, and excels at frying eggs, searing meats, sautéeing vegetables, baking cornbread and cobblers, and so much more.—
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Thinking globally and acting locally means electing people of vision, not people who couldn't find their way out of a paper bag without a lobbyist lighting their way under the table, or down the wrong path where for-profit companies rule and teachers are scapegoated for society's failures.—
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More than just lighting a candle, Fischer says upcoming scent trends are leaning toward personalized scents synced with the time of day, activity, or the area of the home.—
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“Charring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/charring. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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