as in to scorch
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Recent Examples of frizzle
Katey Clifford, al, 25 Sep. 2020
Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Feb. 2024
Noun
To house their largest animals, like giraffes, rhinos and elephants, to their smallest like frizzle chickens and Asian small-clawed otters, the park was built to serve their 300 species and 5,000-plus animals in honor of Walt Disney’s original philosophy of conservation.
—Katey Clifford, al, 25 Sep. 2020
Verb
From Julia Child-style French omelets and frizzled eggs to poached and hard-boiled, there are dozens of ways to create your own personal perfect egg recipe (or potentially be at risk for these common egg mistakes).
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Feb. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for frizzle
Noun
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Jackson's long hair was styled in soft curls by J Miles Salon.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
People.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Spring is here, which means hydration and moisture is the biggest trend, from sopping wet curls to sleek chignons and water waves.—
India Espy-Jones,
Essence,
14 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Herro’s scorching shooting continued in the second quarter, finishing the first half with 23 points on perfect 8-of-8 shooting from the field, 3-of-3 shooting on threes and 4-of-4 shooting from the foul line.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
17 Apr. 2025
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But the people who live on its streets, like K, must contend with cold winters and scorching summers.—
Aaron Bolton,
NPR,
16 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The duo will work with one of Hargreave’s longtime colleagues and friends, chef Casey Wall, who most recently spent 15 years cooking in Melbourne, Australia, at spots like Bar Liberty and Above Board.—
Kate Kassin,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 Apr. 2025
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The volunteers, who are almost all women, serve as nutrition promoters, teaching families how to find, cook and preserve local high-nutrient foods.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Protesters and street medics have also used a baking soda solution consisting of a teaspoon of baking soda for every 8.5 ounces of water.—
Louryn Strampe,
Wired News,
9 Apr. 2025
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Return rolls to oven, and continue baking until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
8 Apr. 2025
Verb
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This happens constantly, and many conversations find Goggins broiling over, his emotions never failing to leak through the cracks.—
Daniel Dockery,
Vulture,
6 Apr. 2025
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And to have done back-breaking work in broiling sun, to supply the top dogs’ tables with bounty?—
Jay Nordlinger,
National Review,
7 Apr. 2025
Verb
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In essence, toasting and charring prepare the barrel to be an active partner in the aging process.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Also on offer will be a Vietnamese hollow donut coated in everything seasoning and filled with salmon pastrami and charred scallion cream cheese.—
Meira Gebel,
Axios,
4 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The 2025 Los Angeles wildfires reduced more than 15,000 structures to ash in a matter of days.—
Santina Contreras,
The Conversation,
2 Apr. 2025
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Other ways to reuse the tree include: Burning the wood to ash your garden. Making firewood.—
Kaycee Sloan,
The Enquirer,
23 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Rubio’s firing of Marocco ignites a MAGA world meltdown 🚔️ IN FLORIDA This is horrible: A gunman opened fire at Florida State University in Tallahassee on Thursday, leaving at least two people dead and several others injured.—
Cate Martel,
The Hill,
18 Apr. 2025
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Investigators believe the Palisades fire ignited around 10:30 a.m. Jan. 7 near a popular hiking trail just southeast of Palisades Drive.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Frizzle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frizzle. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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