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sear

[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

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

The most intense heat I’d ever felt seemed like it would sear the only exposed skin on my body: my face.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 16, 2025

It’s also excellent drizzled over salads, used to sear steak, or tossed into a quick vegetable stir-fry.

From Salon • Apr. 18, 2025

Razi felt the heat sear into his heart even more.

From "The Boy Who Met a Whale" by Nizrana Farook




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