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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
Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 19 Dec. 2025
Add both roasts and sear on all sides until well browned, 5 to 7 minutes.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 19 Dec. 2025
Usa Today Network, USA Today, 19 Dec. 2025
Cast-iron pans really do give you a lot of bang for your buck—a $25 Victoria skillet can fry eggs, roast a chicken, sear steaks, and even get tossed into your outdoor pizza oven to roast vegetables without taking much wear and tear.
—Jesse Raub, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 Dec. 2025
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Verb
The moments that followed will be forever seared into Aguirre’s memory.
—Noun
Every bite reflects the restaurant’s commitment to quality and technique, from the precise sear to the juicy center.
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Verb
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Spread on baking sheet and roast for 10 to 15 minutes until slightly charred.—
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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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They’re made of the brand’s fast-drying fabric called Everlux, which wicks away moisture to prevent sweat marks and stains during even the most high-energy workouts.—
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Leave the mats out in the sun for several hours to dry.—
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Please consult your local burn permitting authorities as to whether burning is allowed.—
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Her sister, however, suffered third-degree burns and needed skin graft surgery.—
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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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The Panthers, in turn, went 15-1 and then scorched through the playoffs before falling short in the Super Bowl against the Broncos.—
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Those years left scars that never fully healed.—
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The deep scars of prolonged conflict require time to heal, and enduring progress demands patience, tolerance, and genuine mutual understanding across all segments of Syrian society.—
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This tent can double as a heat protector when summer temperatures soar into the 90s and the foliage and bark of many plants, especially tropicals, are susceptible to heat scald.—
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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.—
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This appears as an attempt to kill or to cause bodily harm to the agent ---- an act of domestic terrorism.—
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Robbery – The taking of anything of value from the control, custody or care of another person by force or threat of force and/or by putting the victim in fear of immediate harm.—
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Home would have been where the hurt is for the Canes had the championship game gone on at Hard Rock Stadium without the home team in it.—
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The Panthers can’t win without a strong run game and Saturday’s no-show hurt.—
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“Sear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sear. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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