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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
Mature cherry trees not only yield delicious fruit but also provide shade for sun-sensitive plants and other areas prone to scorching.
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Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 24 Apr. 2026
Bricks, scorched wood frame splinters and other debris are scattered there.
—Joseph Flaherty, Arkansas Online, 23 Apr. 2026
The surest sign is when the edges of its leaves scorch.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2026
The main concerns from parents include how hot artificial grass can get, especially during California’s scorching summers.
—Chaewon Chung, Sacbee.com, 22 Apr. 2026
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Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 24 Apr. 2026
Bricks, scorched wood frame splinters and other debris are scattered there.
—Joseph Flaherty, Arkansas Online, 23 Apr. 2026
The surest sign is when the edges of its leaves scorch.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2026
The main concerns from parents include how hot artificial grass can get, especially during California’s scorching summers.
—Chaewon Chung, Sacbee.com, 22 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scorch
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Cook, undisturbed, 2 minutes, then toss and continue to cook, undisturbed, until vegetables are charred in spots and tender, 1–2 minutes more.—
Nina Moskowitz,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
22 Apr. 2026
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Cool It Down Once the organic materials are charred and dark, extinguish the fire with water and allow everything to cool down.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Apr. 2026
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There are also included cushions that won’t fade in the sun and dry quickly after storms.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
28 Apr. 2026
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Think 360-degree stretch, lightweight breathable fibers that dry almost as fast as athletic shorts, and an antimicrobial treatment that keeps them smelling and feeling fresh in between washes.—
Katie Jackson,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Apr. 2026
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An angry deity hurled a firebrand at the swallow, singeing away its middle tail feathers.—
Kurt Snibbe,
Oc Register,
21 Mar. 2026
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Anyone who lives in the Valley knows that spring is just a cruel tease anyway, a little taste of paradise before eyebrow-singeing heat is upon us.—
Bill Goodykoontz,
AZCentral.com,
18 Mar. 2026
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“Scorch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scorch. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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