Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ashing
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After last year’s Eaton fire tore through town, incinerating community infrastructure and scattering residents across the region, the importance of such places has grown dramatically — not only as centers of gathering, but as sites of refuge, planning and healing.—
Sam Lubell,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Feb. 2026 -
Palm trees kept incinerating, and the fire seemed to be falling like rain.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 Jan. 2026
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The limited engagement production features scenic design by Studio Bent, costumes by Sarah Laux, lighting by Cha See, sound design by Caroline Eng and music by Isobel Waller-Bridge.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
1 Feb. 2026
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Improve lighting with table lamps, reading lights, and motion sensors in key areas.—
Tessa Cooper,
The Spruce,
1 Feb. 2026
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Even minor parks or embers might be carried into leaves or grass, kindling a fire that can swiftly expand.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Dec. 2025
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Refrain from kindling fires with debris or any other materials during an air quality alert.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Oc Register,
20 Dec. 2025
Verb
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The image ricocheted across the country, igniting outrage from lawmakers and the public.—
Mike Hixenbaugh,
NBC news,
6 Feb. 2026
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Minutes later, Jarred Vanderbilt stripped Drake Powell, pushed the ball ahead to Austin Reaves and watched Reaves lob it off the glass to James, igniting the Lakers-heavy crowd.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
4 Feb. 2026
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That came just 24 days after Dennis Allen’s Saints were on the wrong end of a Nacua torching — 9-164-1 — an experience Allen was reminded of Thursday.—
Dan Wiederer,
New York Times,
16 Jan. 2026
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The Jayhawks won despite TCU torching the KU defense for 15 made 3s on 35 attempts.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
7 Jan. 2026
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An officer quickly stepped on the burning bag and extinguished the flames before the fire could spread.—
Chelsea Jones,
CBS News,
3 Feb. 2026
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The enduring scent of burning garbage, used as one of the sole means of ridding neighborhoods of their trash.—
Ruth Jean-Marie,
Time,
3 Feb. 2026
Verb
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During my inaugural visit, the kitchen’s Santa Maria grill served as a fiery altar, charring a litany of premium meats over an open flame.—
Carolyn Burt,
Oc Register,
31 Jan. 2026
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Avoid charring while cooking Cooking meat at very high temperatures can pose health risks, according to Basman.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
13 Jan. 2026
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“Ashing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ashing. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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