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[seer] / sɪər /


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“I can still put your sear marks on your steak or burger with an infrared grill that’s fully electric,” said Langerud.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 8, 2025

The chef seems to enjoy using the torch, often pulling it out to sear the nigiri.

From Salon • Oct. 31, 2025

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

In “Downton” Fellowes wrote all the best set-ups and punchlines for Violet, inspired by Smith’s near-flawless track record with crusting each phrase with the perfect sear.

From Salon • Oct. 1, 2024

Razi felt the heat sear into his heart even more.

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




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