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as in boiling
having a notably high temperature
in our air-conditioned office, we were oblivious to the searing heat outside
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as in harsh
difficult to endure
the undersecretary looked chastened as he listened to the congressman's searing rebuke
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as in drying
to make dry
the clear desert air is seared by the summer sun
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Recent Examples of searing
Rob Marriott, VIBE.com, 30 Dec. 2024
Serving as both translator and witness, Ramin recounted the searing impact of the six-week war in 2020.
—Daphne Ewing-Chow, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
There are no searing indictments of political injustice this time from the erstwhile leftist-rock vanguard of the aughts.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 3 Dec. 2024
Larry Kramer's searing indictment of mainstream media and the healthcare establishment in the early years of the AIDS crisis is as powerful as ever.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 10 Dec. 2024
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The nearly three-hour podcast was a perfect storm of virality: comedy, conspiracy, and searing insult, leaving the internet in tatters.
—Rob Marriott, VIBE.com, 30 Dec. 2024
Serving as both translator and witness, Ramin recounted the searing impact of the six-week war in 2020.
—Daphne Ewing-Chow, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
There are no searing indictments of political injustice this time from the erstwhile leftist-rock vanguard of the aughts.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 3 Dec. 2024
Larry Kramer's searing indictment of mainstream media and the healthcare establishment in the early years of the AIDS crisis is as powerful as ever.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 10 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for searing
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One idea is that about a million years after the Big Bang, the universe cooled and underwent a phase transition, an event similar to how boiling water turns liquid into gas.—
Yasemin Saplakoglu,
Scientific American,
3 Mar. 2020
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If candy is still stuck on, pour more boiling water over whatever hasn’t come clean.—
Washington Post,
Washington Post,
3 Dec. 2019
Adjective
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Unlike regular shampoos, curl-specific formulas focus on hydration, gentle cleansing, and curl retention while avoiding harsh sulfates and silicones that can strip moisture.—
Erin Parker,
Allure,
22 Jan. 2025
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Ideally, opt for an eco-friendly detergent without harsh chemicals.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Ben Johnson has a ‘burning desire’ to be a head coach.—
Dan Wiederer,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Jan. 2025
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At private equity firm TPG, global head of human resources Anna Edwin poised one of the most burning questions for business leaders in thinking through their future talent strategies.—
Ryan Hogg,
Fortune,
15 Oct. 2024
Adjective
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Rookie quarterback Caleb Williams endured a brutal season, getting sacked a league-high 68 times in 2024, much of which was attributed to Morgan's coaching.—
John Yoo and John Shu,
Newsweek,
24 Jan. 2025
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Softening up the schedule in November and December is self-preservation for 18 brutal league games in January and February.—
Sabreena Merchant,
The Athletic,
24 Jan. 2025
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Stray animals are also at risk of suffering from heat exhaustion during scorching summers.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
Newsweek,
2 Jan. 2025
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Heat over medium heat, stirring frequently to avoid scorching the milk.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
28 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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JetBlue in October announced economy passengers would no longer be served hot meals on transatlantic fights.—
Kate Gibson,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2025
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The Pacers are hot — winners of eight of their last 10, a streak that has coincided, in part, with Haliburton’s improvement.—
Joe Vardon,
The Athletic,
22 Jan. 2025
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Jimmy Garoppolo profited from exposure to 49ers’ system The Commanders, thankfully shorn of the oppressive incompetence of former owner Daniel Snyder, were remade in a year by G.M. Adam Peters and coach Dan Quinn.—
Jerry McDonald,
The Mercury News,
21 Jan. 2025
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The book, taking the form of a fable told in short, single paragraphs, scattershot swatches of wisdom, aphorisms and illustrations, has long been a manual for how to practice togetherness in the face of extreme, oppressive opposition.—
Mathew Rodriguez,
Them,
20 Jan. 2025
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These large pockets of molten material rise through the Earth from deep inside its interior, much like the movement in a lava lamp.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
23 Jan. 2025
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Their research suggested that a Mars-size object crashed into the early Earth, jettisoning molten material into space.—
Francis Nimmo,
JSTOR Daily,
9 Jan. 2025
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“Searing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/searing. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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