- present participle of scorch.
scorching
Example Sentences
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The scorching temperatures coincided with major events across the country, including the World Cup and celebrations of America’s 250th birthday.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 10, 2026
Europe is the world's fastest-warming continent and the first two months of summer have been marked by successive heatwaves, scorching temperatures and bone-dry conditions.
From Barron's ● Aug. 10, 2026
Wangchuk fasted in scorching heat in the capital, Delhi, for 26 days in June and July, consuming only salt and water.
From BBC ● Aug. 5, 2026
Saturday’s rehearsals took place under a scorching sun.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 3, 2026
And here he was, the great one himself, scorching us all with his rays of glory.
From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt
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