sear
verb (used with object)
to burn or char the surface of.
was searing
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past progressiveof sear.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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A man entirely undaunted in his quest for the truth, Clothier knew the best way to provoke a response was searing honesty.
From BBC ● Jul. 19, 2023
Leonard’s vocal performance was searing at times and solid the rest, her “Habanera” a smoldering display of her control and finesse.
From Washington Post ● May 15, 2022
"Or, you remember, that time at the Garden Party where I was schmoozing all afternoon on a broken knee. Sure, the pain was searing, but I burn for the cause."
From Salon ● Sep. 4, 2021
In the case of the steak, condensation formed on the propane tank while I was searing, which is not uncommon when you work with propane.
From The Verge ● Jun. 21, 2018
The pain that movement caused was searing, but he bit his lip.
From "Pax" by Sara Pennypacker
