as in to scorch
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Recent Examples of frizzle
Katey Clifford, al, 25 Sep. 2020
Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Feb. 2024
Noun
To house their largest animals, like giraffes, rhinos and elephants, to their smallest like frizzle chickens and Asian small-clawed otters, the park was built to serve their 300 species and 5,000-plus animals in honor of Walt Disney’s original philosophy of conservation.
—Katey Clifford, al, 25 Sep. 2020
Verb
From Julia Child-style French omelets and frizzled eggs to poached and hard-boiled, there are dozens of ways to create your own personal perfect egg recipe (or potentially be at risk for these common egg mistakes).
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Feb. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for frizzle
Noun
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Instead, opt for a hydrating mist to define your curl pattern while maintaining moisture.—
Siena Gagliano,
Allure,
1 Mar. 2025
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And so, the combination of the shirt ruffle and the curls, there was a lot of frills going on.—
Vlada Gelman,
TVLine,
27 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Jana remembers those hours early on Jan. 8, her 49th birthday, when, from the Palisades to Eaton Canyon, tens of thousands of Angelenos were overrun by wind, flames and embers that scorched and raced like bullets.—
Jeffrey Fleishman,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2025
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The landing site was significantly hotter: a scorching 355ºK (82°C or just under 180°F), at least 20ºK higher than predicted.—
Tom Hawking,
Popular Science,
6 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Also, use your range hood while cooking to remove evaporating grease and immediately clean up splatters and spills.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
7 Mar. 2025
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His mom had cooked a big meal, and people from all around the neighborhood had gathered.—
Kat Lonsdorf,
NPR,
6 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The traditional mix of protein, starch and vegetables bound in a creamy sauce and baked off until bubbly became especially popular during World War I and fed families during the Great Depression.—
Tribune News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Mar. 2025
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Or bake for 20 to 25 minutes, flipping halfway through.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Prepare oven: Meanwhile, preheat oven to broil with oven rack 6-inches away from heat source.—
Melissa Gray,
Southern Living,
20 Feb. 2025
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Cook wisely: Grilling, baking, broiling, or steaming meat are healthier cooking methods that help reduce excess fat compared to frying.—
Johna Burdeos,
Health,
17 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Basque cheesecakes are not only delicious and impressive (that charred top!), but also surprisingly foolproof.—
Bon Appétit,
Bon Appétit,
6 Mar. 2025
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Additionally, their barrels are toasted before charring, enhancing flavor complexity.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Other ways to reuse the tree include: Burning the wood to ash your garden. Making firewood.—
Kaycee Sloan,
The Enquirer,
23 Dec. 2024
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Elsewhere in the Kardashian multiverse, Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet went public with their relationship, kissing and cuddling in the VIP section with Chalamet ashing cigarettes into the crowd … have some more respect for both the artistry and Diana Ross’s lungs.—
Vulture,
Vulture,
5 Sep. 2023
Verb
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The killing, which was captured on video by a bystander, ignited global protests against racial injustice, police brutality and saw a reemergence of the BLM movement.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
2 Mar. 2025
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The 48-year-old man was arrested by Cal Fire Law Enforcement Investigators who were examining the cause of two fires that ignited on Jan. 21., officials said.—
Natallie Rocha,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 Mar. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Frizzle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frizzle. Accessed 15 Mar. 2025.
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