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as in searing
having a notably high temperature
the dry, torrid summers in southern Arizona
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as in warm
having or expressing great depth of feeling
a torrid love affair
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Recent Examples of torrid
McCabe, meanwhile, continued his torrid stretch.
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Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
4 June 2026
This torrid rally has bullish quantitative implications, if past is precedent.
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Schaeffer's Investment Research,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
The New York Knicks continued their torrid run through the playoffs Monday night with a 130-93 demolition of the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals.
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Kurt Badenhausen,
Sportico.com,
26 May 2026
Clark, now in her third season with the Fever, has gotten off to a torrid start.
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Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
22 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for torrid
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
4 June 2026
This torrid rally has bullish quantitative implications, if past is precedent.
—
Schaeffer's Investment Research,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
The New York Knicks continued their torrid run through the playoffs Monday night with a 130-93 demolition of the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals.
—
Kurt Badenhausen,
Sportico.com,
26 May 2026
Clark, now in her third season with the Fever, has gotten off to a torrid start.
—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
22 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for torrid
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On Wednesday, New York Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch outlined a slew of challenges facing the city this weekend, including huge Independence Day celebrations, a World Cup match and a searing heat wave.
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What began as searing pain in one of his arms was now a relentless ache in his chest.
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Goodson explains that pomegranates thrive in warm climates and are widely enjoyed around the world.
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Mallorca In fall, the crowds in Mallorca dissipate, the sea stays warm, and the impossible restaurant reservation opens up.
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More humane methods of killing lobsters pre-boiling include a sharp knife through the head, electrical stunning, or freezing.
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Agrawal and her team studied ionic liquids — salts that are liquid at sub-boiling temperatures (below 212 degrees Fahrenheit, or 100 degrees Celsius) — as a potential hospitable environment for life.
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The Democrats are also passionate about the Constitution, the rule of law and due process — all high ground positions.
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Even in some of the big, seemingly soulless companies, there’s a lot of really passionate people who want to make art.
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July 4th will be far hotter than normal for many and will follow several days in a row of intense heat.
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Be vigilant about never leaving young children and pets in vehicles without supervision, especially during periods of intense heat, as car interiors can quickly become extremely hot.
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At Fox, Collier became known for his passional embrace of blockchain, NFTs and the whole Web3 space.
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In the case of the cross-burning incident, there is no comparison to the Jussie Smollett case.
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Some people drove or walked by, staring, and a video of the cross-burning gained traction online.
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Indie Shakes managing director David Melville distills his production around scenes of intense conflict.
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As the planet warms, extreme heat events are becoming more common, intense and long-lasting.
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“Torrid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/torrid. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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