- present participle of scorch.
scorching
Example Sentences
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Under the scorching heat on Tuesday morning, Torres del Limonar is a shattered mountain of rubble, with mattresses, furniture, and belongings peeking out from the concrete.
From BBC ● Aug. 11, 2026
Saturday’s rehearsals took place under a scorching sun.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 3, 2026
Europe also sweltered through a scorching summer this year, with prolonged heatwaves pushing temperatures above 40C in parts of the south.
From Barron's ● Aug. 2, 2026
When it’s not scorching or flooding or burning outside, it’s a nice time to just turn off your brain and relax.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 31, 2026
Fire licked the bricks and roof above one of the windows of a room facing the back of the courtyard, scorching the walls black.
From "Time Bomb" by Joelle Charbonneau
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