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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
An Arizona man says police held him down on scorching asphalt while arresting him during the height of Phoenix's summer heat wave, causing third-degree burns on his body.
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Cara Tabachnick, CBS News, 30 Oct. 2024
Video from a local television station captured police removing a small black device from the ballot box, which was scorched from the fire.
—Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2024
But more migrants, moving farther into remote backlands to elude the Border Patrol, have died in scorching desert heat, a shameful indicator that enforcement is having an effect in many places.
—Julia Preston, Foreign Affairs, 25 Oct. 2024
The fire that scorched 15 acres in the Oakland Hills is now 70% contained, according to Cal Fire’s latest update on Sunday morning.
—Ryan MacAsero, The Mercury News, 20 Oct. 2024
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Cara Tabachnick, CBS News, 30 Oct. 2024
Video from a local television station captured police removing a small black device from the ballot box, which was scorched from the fire.
—Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2024
But more migrants, moving farther into remote backlands to elude the Border Patrol, have died in scorching desert heat, a shameful indicator that enforcement is having an effect in many places.
—Julia Preston, Foreign Affairs, 25 Oct. 2024
The fire that scorched 15 acres in the Oakland Hills is now 70% contained, according to Cal Fire’s latest update on Sunday morning.
—Ryan MacAsero, The Mercury News, 20 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scorch
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Named after the traditional Japanese technique of shou sugi ban where wood is charred to enhance its durability and beauty, the retreat reflects minimalist design principles and offers a range of holistic health experiences.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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The nose features caramel, dark chocolate, toffee fudge, dates, fig jam, charred oak, and old leather.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
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To prevent this, thoroughly clean and dry your cast-iron pans before use. Cracking: Dropping or placing a heavy cast-iron pan down too forcefully on your surface can crack the glass.Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2024
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Clean and dry a large sweet potato, then cut it into 1-inch wide spears.Jillian Kubala, Health, 4 Nov. 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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The mats, made from food-grade silicone, lie flat on baking sheets and ensure pastries, cookies, veggies, and more won’t stick to the pan.Maggie Horton, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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Phillip works hard to maintain her peace, including by staying close to home, baking, sometimes with her daughter, making floral arrangements, and living a soft, private life.Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Scorch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scorch. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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