- present participle of sear.
searing
Example Sentences
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A wildfire burning near the Los Angeles-San Bernardino county line grew to more than 2,600 acres Saturday, spurring evacuation orders in Llano amid searing heat and approaching monsoonal weather conditions across Southern California.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 12, 2026
England head into unknown territory at this World Cup when they face Norway in Miami on Saturday - playing in searing temperatures.
From BBC ● Jul. 11, 2026
Much of the U.S. is already baking under searing heat — even though El Niño is not yet in full force.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 6, 2026
But the searing temperatures have done little to deter President Donald Trump, who has gone to great lengths to ensure the event becomes, in large part, a celebration of himself.
From Barron's ● Jul. 4, 2026
But she feels this in her heart and soul and with every searing and burning step: A crime must have a punishment, and this is part of hers.
From "A Heart in a Body in the World" by Deb Caletti
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