- present participle of sear.
searing
Example Sentences
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“We’re all hiding a little bit of our personality inside,” says director Cristian Mungiu of the characters in “Fjord,” a searing drama inspired by real Norwegian child welfare cases.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 12, 2026
A piece of African fabric bought at the Barbes market in Paris was one starting point, as was his decision to start wearing his night gown outside in the street during this summer's searing heatwaves.
From Barron's ● Oct. 3, 2026
The five made a high-impact entrance, performing a searing routine that kicked off on top of an enormous encaged disco ball.
From BBC ● Sep. 19, 2026
“I Just Play a Part” has the slow-coiled momentum of early-’70s Funkadelic, complete with a searing guitar opening, and ominous asides from rapper Westside Gunn, a frequent collaborator with the Alchemist.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 1, 2026
She heard the bleats, snarls, and shrieks of caged beasts as its searing heat reached them, and her stomach heaved.
From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray
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