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scorching

[skawr-ching] / ˈskɔr tʃɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
very hot
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONGEST




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Al-Khazali said he was worried about disruptions to the power supply in the scorching summer months because Iraq, despite its oil reserves, depends partly on imported natural gas to keep power plants running.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

Maybe, if you’re lucky, you’ll be treated to their scorching cover of Stevie Wonder’s “Higher Ground.”

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

Doncic has averaged 40 points per game and has shot 40.3% from three-point range during the scorching run.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 22, 2026

Sabalenka was now in the ascendancy and smacked a scorching backhand to break for a 2-0 lead, then holding for 3-0.

From Barron's • Jan. 31, 2026

I hear one of the hazmat suits use the word scorching.

From "A Rover's Story" by Jasmine Warga




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