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as in to dry
to make dry
weeks of drought had badly scorched the soil
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Recent Examples of scorch
The rebrand received scorching criticism online, which often spilled into homophobia and transphobia.
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Ryan Hogg, Fortune Europe, 3 Dec. 2024
The Fellow kettle not only spruces up a countertop, but has a quick heat time and temperature control to reach the perfect level of heat without scorching the tea leaves.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 2 Dec. 2024
The fire burned right up to the property line and scorched wooden fence posts and vegetation but firefighters were able to keep the fire from touching the property.
—Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
The lingering autumn-like warmth not only offers pleasant days for outdoor activities but could also provide some financial relief for local households after the electric bill price hikes that usually happen during the scorching summer months in the city.
—Laura Daniella Sepulveda, The Arizona Republic, 10 Dec. 2024
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Ryan Hogg, Fortune Europe, 3 Dec. 2024
The Fellow kettle not only spruces up a countertop, but has a quick heat time and temperature control to reach the perfect level of heat without scorching the tea leaves.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 2 Dec. 2024
The fire burned right up to the property line and scorched wooden fence posts and vegetation but firefighters were able to keep the fire from touching the property.
—Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
The lingering autumn-like warmth not only offers pleasant days for outdoor activities but could also provide some financial relief for local households after the electric bill price hikes that usually happen during the scorching summer months in the city.
—Laura Daniella Sepulveda, The Arizona Republic, 10 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scorch
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This bourbon features bold vanilla, caramel, and charred oak, with a spicy, smooth finish.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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He had been killed by a grenade explosion that had also left its mark on a ceramic fruit bowl, charring apples and bananas.Scott Peterson, The Christian Science Monitor, 13 Dec. 2024
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Oh, and make sure to follow up with a moisturizer of your choice—these yeast-fighting shampoos are potent, but also a bit drying.Jenna Ryu, SELF, 20 Dec. 2024
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A lot of anti-aging skincare contains ingredients like retinol that can be drying and irritating, but Cetaphil has a possible solution.Lauren Taylor, Southern Living, 19 Dec. 2024
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One study shows that toxic VOCs (volatile organic compounds) are emitted when synthetic hair is singed or heated at temperatures of 250°C and above.Kiara Byrd, Allure, 31 Oct. 2024
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How the flames singed the corners of everything, a childhood charred by fear.Raleigh McCool, Longreads, 5 Sep. 2024
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There’s some murkiness about where the recipe originated; both baking brands While Lily and Martha White claim to have pioneered the beloved bread.Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 17 Dec. 2024
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Flavors of toffee, baking spices, wood spice notes of cinnamon, and toasted oak, complemented by a touch of dark chocolate, dominate the palate.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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“Scorch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scorch. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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