- present participle of blister.
blistering
Example Sentences
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Countries across Europe were battling a wave of new wildfires Friday as blistering temperatures and tinder-dry landscapes made for dangerous conditions.
From Barron's ● Aug. 14, 2026
The AI boom, and Nvidia’s financial momentum, can’t keep up at this blistering pace unless those kinds of companies get the hardware they need.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 12, 2026
She earned her second Emmy in 2021 for her blistering turn as polarizing British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher in “The Crown.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 6, 2026
It contains a sap which irritates skin when it is exposed to sunlight and can cause blistering and swelling.
From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026
Harry swallowed a large amount of very hot soup and thought he could feel his throat blistering.
From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling
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