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[seer] / sɪər /


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A private chef will roast asparagus and sear rib-eyes for dinner.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

In a large Dutch oven, heat the oil and sear the ribs evenly, making sure they’re nice and brown on all sides, before transferring them to a plate.

From Salon • Feb. 20, 2026

It needs to hold its own against a moist, lively interior and survive a hard sear, which means basic white isn’t going to cut it.

From Salon • Dec. 4, 2025

Pros like Cincinnati-based chef Jose Salazar told me they favor carbon-steel pans because they’re virtually indestructible, relatively affordable and about half the weight of cast iron, so they heat up faster and sear well.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 24, 2025

We had other connections, too....I haven’t sear her from that day to this, but she’ll remember.”

From "The Golden Compass" by Philip Pullman




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