Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ashed
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Researchers say the toxic chromium probably came from the myriad household items incinerated in the fires such as paints, electronics and auto parts.—
Tony Briscoe,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026 -
The global plastic waste trade Large amounts of plastic waste are shipped around the world – some to be recycled and much to simply be disposed of in landfills or incinerated.—
Ellen M. Considine,
The Conversation,
2 June 2026
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Sometimes, a candle or lamp is also lit overnight to help warm the souls of the dearly departed.—
Andrea Romano,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Dec. 2025
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However, the smoking gun was the two pieces of iron pyrite, sometimes called fool’s gold, which can be used to strike flint, creating sparks that could have lit tinder such as dry fungus.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
10 Dec. 2025
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During a hot-fire test at Blue Origin’s Launch Complex 36 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, a New Glenn rocket—preparing for an upcoming mission—exploded violently shortly after its seven BE-4 engines ignited.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
15 June 2026
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The match ignited brawling between fans of the two countries in Marseille, France, site of the game.—
AJ Willingham,
AJC.com,
15 June 2026
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The faith of these settlers kindled a fervent Protestant piety, found in the Great Revival of the Ohio Valley frontier.—
Matthew Smith,
The Conversation,
8 June 2026
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Lemieux was a polarizing figure in the Avs-Red Wings games, but kindled a friendship with Detroit tough guy Darren McCarty following an alumni event in 2016, leading them to participate in documentaries about how much the rivalry meant to the game.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
28 May 2026
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Last year, the famous Sant Ambroeus opened a location in the mountain town, serving up exciting black truffle pizzas, torched Faroe Island salmon tartare, gnocchi ossobuco, and plates of traditional veal Milanese.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Dec. 2025
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He was torched repeatedly by former Denver receiver Jerry Jeudy and eventually benched for then-rookie Abrams-Draine in a game-on-the-line, fourth-quarter spot.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
6 Dec. 2025
Verb
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For instance, in Atlanta a man self- immolated in front of the Israeli embassy.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Mar. 2026
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Chloe Weber, 41, visiting the splash pad with her son, thought someone had self-immolated in protest.—
Shelly Bradbury,
Mercury News,
3 June 2025
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Currently, there are no specifics as to how much land has been burned or the size of the crew conducting the prescribed fire.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
11 Dec. 2025
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When burned, the wood produces a rich, aromatic smoke due to high lignin levels, which imparts a more intense flavor than oak or hickory, with earthy cumin undertones and a mild sweetness.—
Von Diaz,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
11 Dec. 2025
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In northern Arizona, a pair of wildfires burning at or near the Grand Canyon North Rim have charred over 70,000 acres of wildland.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
21 July 2025
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The Cram Fire, which has become the nation's largest wildfire this year, has charred 150 square miles of land, an area larger than the size of Las Vegas.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
21 July 2025
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“Ashed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ashed. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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