Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Showing results for "seared"
  • past tense form of sear.
  • past participle of sear.

seared





Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

See Examples For:

But the experience of what came to be known as the Great War seared itself into the popular consciousness and survives in our collective imagination.

From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026

Our favorite dish was the house-made pappardelle with buffalo mozzarella and cherry tomatoes, topped with beautifully seared scallops.

From Salon ● Sep. 8, 2026

The UN chief's warning came as Europe's latest heatwave brought record temperatures in France and seared other European countries this week.

From Barron's ● Jun. 23, 2026

Comedically speaking, the excesses of suburbia are low-hanging fruit, but Ms. Maum finds a few new targets—she describes one would-be master of the universe as “the kind of man who seared steak with his initials.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 12, 2026

He knew he should run into the Maze and help, but the rule about not leaving the Glade was seared into his mind.

From "The Maze Runner" by James Dashner




Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember new words for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com