Synonyms of ash

ash

verb

as in to kiln

Related Words

• kiln
• incinerate
• light
• cremate
• ignite
• kindle
• torch
• fire
• burn
• char
• immolate
• enkindle
• scorch
• inflame
• bake
• set off
• deflagrate
• cook
• broil
• frizzle
• sear
• scald
• relight
• rekindle
• scathe
• reignite

Dissimilar Words

• stamp (out)
• put out
• extinguish
• quench
• snuff (out)
• douse

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of ash

In Figments of Freedom, written, directed by and starring Webber, a Marine goes AWOL, burns his life to ash, and vanishes into America’s fractured heart. — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 19 Aug. 2026

Sixty-four of its cities had been reduced to rubble and ash by incendiary bombs, as a submarine blockade strangled its economy, cutting off food, fuel, and raw materials. — James M. Scott, Time, 10 Aug. 2026

Usually used to ward off frost and pests, these permeable materials offer a budget-friendly physical barrier against dust and ash too. — Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2026

Through it all, their bullpen was consistent … in the way that an uncontained wildfire consistently turns acreage to ash. — Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 15 July 2026

Now, the cabin where those memories were made has been reduced to ash. — Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 27 June 2026

The fires in West Miami-Dade that have sent smoke, soot and ash into nearby communities, prompting over 200 people to leave their homes, is more than half contained as of Thursday, according to the Florida Forest Service. — Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 18 June 2026

In less than 24 hours, the deadly flames reduced the entire city to ash, displacing generations of families overnight. — Samantha Stokes, Essence, 6 May 2026

Many homes were reduced to ash, forcing residents into temporary housing, long-term rentals or out of the area. — Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 30 Apr. 2026