singe

Example Sentences

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He put a sinister singe on Taylor Swift’s “It’s Nice to Have a Friend” for the diabolical doll thriller “M3GAN.”

From New York Times • Jan. 6, 2023

In a feat of literary alchemy, Kingsolver uses the fire of that boy’s spirit to illuminate — and singe — the darkest recesses of our country.

From Washington Post • Oct. 25, 2022

Whereas most hot sauces these days are in a competition to see who can singe your tonsils the most, I like that there's an actual balance to Humble House Ancho & Morita.

From Salon • Mar. 13, 2022

Chefs can sear meat, singe veggies and boil water ridiculously fast, Diamond says.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 16, 2021

The firefighters held their position until the fierce heat began to singe the hair on their heads and arms, and their clothes began to smolder.

From "The Great Fire" by Jim Murphy