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the clear desert air is seared by the summer sun
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Recent Examples of seared
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Apr. 2026
The chicken schnitzel is a nod to Fredericksburg’s German heritage, while the pan-seared redfish honors the Gulf Coast.
—Amanda Ogle, Travel + Leisure, 10 Apr. 2026
That swelling saxophone score became seared into viewers’ memories — a musical cue that something terrible was about to unfold.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 6 Apr. 2026
Chicken with rice and vegetables, ratatouille and pan-seared salmon are pregnancy-safe meals everyone will enjoy.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 3 Apr. 2026
Cochran’s dish was a seared scallop in plum sauce paired with Chardonnay, which guest judge Tristan Epps — last season’s winner — felt would have paired better with a rose.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 31 Mar. 2026
Select from clam chowder, salad, or smoked salmon and avocado toast for the first course; and lobster frittata, an 8-ounce center cut filet mignon, or pan-seared salmon for the main course.
—Elaine Rewolinski, jsonline.com, 23 Mar. 2026
Today, beef fillet and pan-seared diver scallops are on the menu, reservations are recommended, and live jazz is a common occurrence.
—Chelsea Brasted, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
Here are the definitive recipes for timeless favorites like roast chicken, scalloped potatoes, Caesar salad, quiche, simple pan-seared salmon filets, fettuccine alfredo, plus some of Martha’s signature desserts like apple tarte tatin, New York cheesecake, and tangy lemon bars.
—Jennifer Anderson, Martha Stewart, 17 Feb. 2026
Louisa Kung Liu Chu, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
The mushroom, good for the brain, was marinated in dashi and sesame, seared and then pressed down to remove the liquid.
—Timothy Depeugh, Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2026
The chicken breasts are rubbed in taco seasoning before being pan seared in the cast iron skillet.
—Amanda Favazza, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2026
Fresh lemons are lightly seared in butter and tossed with blanched broccolini, Swiss chard, and peas.
—Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Apr. 2026
Grilled Steak With Chunky Guacamole Salad This well-marbled, flavorful flat iron steak is marinated in olive oil and taco seasoning, then seared on the stove and served with an easy pico de gallo with chunks of avocado.
—Deputy Food Editor, Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2026
Made with fragrant heirloom corn masa, it’s lined with torn quesillo, melted and seared until lightly bronzed, adding a crisp, savory layer.
—Anais Martinez, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 Apr. 2026
Officials say the acid seared her face and body, poured down her throat and splashed into her eye.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 3 Apr. 2026
This view, which is forever seared into my memory, was all visible from the five-mile Bradley Lake Trail loop in Grand Teton National Park, which winds from the Bradley-Taggart trail head, and along both bodies of water, all while surrounded by lush forest.
—Kristine Thomason, Outside, 9 Mar. 2026
Adjective
In between there’s the elevated-casual Mistral for al fresco Mediterranean favorites like rack of lamb and seared scallops; the Evrima Room for white-table-cloth dining with wine pairings; and Talaat Nam for Thai-fusion and sushi options.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Apr. 2026
The chicken schnitzel is a nod to Fredericksburg’s German heritage, while the pan-seared redfish honors the Gulf Coast.
—Amanda Ogle, Travel + Leisure, 10 Apr. 2026
That swelling saxophone score became seared into viewers’ memories — a musical cue that something terrible was about to unfold.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 6 Apr. 2026
Chicken with rice and vegetables, ratatouille and pan-seared salmon are pregnancy-safe meals everyone will enjoy.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 3 Apr. 2026
Cochran’s dish was a seared scallop in plum sauce paired with Chardonnay, which guest judge Tristan Epps — last season’s winner — felt would have paired better with a rose.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 31 Mar. 2026
Select from clam chowder, salad, or smoked salmon and avocado toast for the first course; and lobster frittata, an 8-ounce center cut filet mignon, or pan-seared salmon for the main course.
—Elaine Rewolinski, jsonline.com, 23 Mar. 2026
Today, beef fillet and pan-seared diver scallops are on the menu, reservations are recommended, and live jazz is a common occurrence.
—Chelsea Brasted, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
Here are the definitive recipes for timeless favorites like roast chicken, scalloped potatoes, Caesar salad, quiche, simple pan-seared salmon filets, fettuccine alfredo, plus some of Martha’s signature desserts like apple tarte tatin, New York cheesecake, and tangy lemon bars.
—Jennifer Anderson, Martha Stewart, 17 Feb. 2026
Verb
Carson’s interpretation of the backyard burger is smashed and seared yet sophisticated.
—Louisa Kung Liu Chu, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
The mushroom, good for the brain, was marinated in dashi and sesame, seared and then pressed down to remove the liquid.
—Timothy Depeugh, Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2026
The chicken breasts are rubbed in taco seasoning before being pan seared in the cast iron skillet.
—Amanda Favazza, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2026
Fresh lemons are lightly seared in butter and tossed with blanched broccolini, Swiss chard, and peas.
—Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Apr. 2026
Grilled Steak With Chunky Guacamole Salad This well-marbled, flavorful flat iron steak is marinated in olive oil and taco seasoning, then seared on the stove and served with an easy pico de gallo with chunks of avocado.
—Deputy Food Editor, Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2026
Made with fragrant heirloom corn masa, it’s lined with torn quesillo, melted and seared until lightly bronzed, adding a crisp, savory layer.
—Anais Martinez, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 Apr. 2026
Officials say the acid seared her face and body, poured down her throat and splashed into her eye.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 3 Apr. 2026
This view, which is forever seared into my memory, was all visible from the five-mile Bradley Lake Trail loop in Grand Teton National Park, which winds from the Bradley-Taggart trail head, and along both bodies of water, all while surrounded by lush forest.
—Kristine Thomason, Outside, 9 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seared
Adjective
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Designed to function like an ice resurfacer, BurnBot lays down pre-burned paths that define the boundaries of burn areas.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Nov. 2025
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Yeager said none of the non-burned areas of the facility have been turned on again.—
Paul Rogers,
Mercury News,
13 Aug. 2025
Verb
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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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Pictures from Chopper 2 showed the buildings charred with debris scattered across the backyard.—
Elijah Westbrook,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Combine a handful of nuts with fresh or dried fruit.—
Amber J. Tresca,
Verywell Health,
29 Apr. 2026
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While most floors cleaned with a Swiffer solution will typically air-dry within a couple of minutes, marble and stone flooring should be buff-dried with a clean microfiber cloth.—
Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Create a paste with baking soda and water; spread over the scorched area(s).—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
11 Feb. 2026
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Pictures from the scene show the scorched roof as firefighters put out hot spots once the flames died down.—
Alexa Herrera,
CBS News,
10 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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With plenty of black cherry, caramel, and singed vanilla, this is immediately appealing as soon as it’s poured.—
Brian Freedman,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Lu says his brother performed bold chemistry experiments that sometimes ended with singed eyebrows or small explosions.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
12 June 2025
Adjective
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Lightly coated with oil and tossed occasionally in a searing hot skillet or wok, even tough beans turn silky, and ready to coat in a finishing blast of chiles.—
The Bon Appétit Staff,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 May 2026
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One of the most exciting restorations of this year, or any other year, comes to New York this Sunday, May 3rd, with a rare screening of Frank Perry’s searing and lyrical 1969 teen drama Last Summer at the Paris Theater.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
30 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Grace, her white lace dress blackened with blood, is smoking a cigarette outside of an incinerated mansion that belongs to her in-laws, the Le Domas, who are all dead.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Mar. 2026
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Know More Initially founded in 2012 with a $5 million dollar grant from the John Templeton Foundation, Nautilus incinerated cash, sparing no expense in its pursuit of bringing resplendent literary science to the reading public.—
Brendan Ruberry,
semafor.com,
16 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Most broiling pans are dishwasher-safe, and a matching drip tray helps keep the oven residue-free.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
27 Aug. 2025
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In July, El Sobrante managers informed the South Coast Air Quality Management District that a chemical reaction brewing inside the landfill was causing broiling temperatures and producing toxic sulfur pollution, according to air district records.—
Tony Briscoe,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Seared.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seared. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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