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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 aftermath of the widespread wildfires — which scorched over 37,000 acres and damaged or destroyed more than 16,000 structures — has prompted questions about the long-term health impacts of wildfire pollution as communities set their sights on rebuilding.
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Thao Nguyen, USA TODAY, 14 Feb. 2025
Thursday’s flood risk will not be confined to areas scorched by wildfires.
—Mary Gilbert, CNN, 12 Feb. 2025
Dubai has announced a huge amount of major architecture projects in recent months, from the world's tallest residential tower to plans to transform the scorching metropolis into a walkable city.
—Adam Williams, New Atlas, 11 Feb. 2025
Just don’t place them in direct sunlight, which will scorch their leaves.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 2025
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Thao Nguyen, USA TODAY, 14 Feb. 2025
Thursday’s flood risk will not be confined to areas scorched by wildfires.
—Mary Gilbert, CNN, 12 Feb. 2025
Dubai has announced a huge amount of major architecture projects in recent months, from the world's tallest residential tower to plans to transform the scorching metropolis into a walkable city.
—Adam Williams, New Atlas, 11 Feb. 2025
Just don’t place them in direct sunlight, which will scorch their leaves.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scorch
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In the San Gabriel Valley, where the Eaton fire charred a deadly and devastating path — leveling more than 9,400 structures including many homes — a state report noted that there’s a high likelihood that heavy rain could generate large, damaging post-fire flooding and debris flows.—
Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Feb. 2025
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With the help of artificial intelligence, researchers have revealed some of the text inside a 2,000-year-old scroll that was charred during Mount Vesuvius’ eruption in 79 C.E. Scholars are now hard at work deciphering the previously unreadable words.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
6 Feb. 2025
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Unlike many other correctors, which can be drying, this one is especially hydrating, thanks to a blend of botanicals.—
Iman Balagam,
Vogue,
24 Feb. 2025
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Use a round brush to lift the roots and shape the ends during the drying process.—
Ariana Quihuiz,
People.com,
22 Feb. 2025
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The oak and sycamore trees, which would have taken decades, if not centuries to return if they had been killed by the fire, were still standing, some just lightly singed.—
Jaclyn Cosgrove,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Jan. 2025
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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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That means an all-screen front, now employing an OLED panel, with Face ID baked into the camera notch.—
Julian Chokkattu,
WIRED,
19 Feb. 2025
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Scoring allows the bread to properly expand during baking.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Feb. 2025
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“Scorch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scorch. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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