SEARS Synonyms: 87 Similar and Opposite Words

sears 1 of 2

verb

Definition of sears

present tense third-person singular of sear

as in chars

to burn on the surface lightly sear the steaks, but don't cook them all the way through

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as in dries

to make dry the clear desert air is seared by the summer sun

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sears

2 of 2

noun

plural of sear

as in burns

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Recent Examples of sears

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Nikki Glaser quickly and delightfully sears the crowd. — Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 12 Jan. 2026

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At American Elm, Mangin moves his cut of ribeye around the grill and flips it so each side faces the heat and chars the outside, guaranteeing a more even cook inside.

— Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 12 Aug. 2025

Definition of chars

Verb

Notably, like my favorite Make Beauty skin tint, the concealer is super moisturizing, and dries down to look like an extension of my skin rather than settling into fine lines with a papery, flaky finish.

— Irene Richardson, InStyle, 1 July 2026
It’s made especially for hot days with sweat-wicking technology that dries quickly.

— Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 28 June 2026

Definition of dries

Noun

Andric sustained significant injuries from the attack, including facial burns, a skull hematoma and a concussion.

— Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 2 July 2026
That means asphalt and metal benches could cause burns on bare skin, and cars left in the sun will reach potentially fatal temperatures, experts say.

— Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 2 July 2026

Definition of burns

Noun

Although Chicago had its issues with redlining and massive disinvestment that left generational scars on some primarily Black neighborhoods, the small town ethos held little sway over me.

— Dawn M. Turner, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
Adding these impacts to the early Earth’s heat budget, though, proved rather challenging because Earth has a peculiar way of healing its scars.

— Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 5 July 2026

Definition of scars

Noun

In the lawsuit, Flagg is asking for injunctive relief, damages, profits and attorneys' fees, arguing Swift's use of the phrase could create consumer confusion and damage the value of her existing brand.

— Liza Esquibias, USA Today, 6 July 2026
According to the complaint, the Barbours are seeking personal injury damages for their physical injuries, and survival and wrongful death damages for Avila's estate.

— Paloma Chavez, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026

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