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  • present participle of scorch.
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scorching

[skawr-ching] / ˈskɔr tʃɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
very hot
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Scorching weather has extended the heat advisory through Wednesday in parts of Southern California, which is set to endure another day of sizzling temperatures.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 18, 2025

Scorching heat is also threatening winter staples such as wheat, chickpea and rapeseed.

From BBC • Mar. 9, 2025

Scorching heat and dry weather this summer have contributed to unusually severe wildfires in Europe and Canada.

From Reuters • Aug. 18, 2023

Scorching beach sand and bathtub-warm ocean water won’t offer much relief.

From Scientific American • Aug. 18, 2023

Scorching around the far turn, Seabiscuit had the lead.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand




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