cremated

past tense of cremate

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for cremated
Verb
  • 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
Verb
  • As guests waited to be served a dinner from Josh's Frontyard Barbeque, the maid of honor and bride's twin sister, Brianna Miller-LeForbes, 33, ignited a bidding frenzy to determine which of the approximately 20 tables would get their food first.
    Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 8 June 2026
  • The trailer was hauling fireworks, which ignited during the blaze and shot off in a wild display.
    Drew Pittock, USA Today, 8 June 2026
Verb
  • As cases near 1,000, health centers torched Three times in the last week, healthcare facilities have been attacked.
    Justin Kabumba, Los Angeles Times, 25 May 2026
  • Shouldering an even heavier load without Boston in the paint, Clark torched the Storm defense, dropping a team-high 21 points and dishing out 10 assists along with seven rebounds.
    Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 18 May 2026
Verb
  • Her comments followed my question comparing the current stage of preparation to a student's midterm examination, with the final test coming when the Olympic flame is lit in July 2028.
    Tim Genske, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
  • Not far from the council’s offices someone lit a tire on fire, a move often employed by political parties as a sign of protest.
    Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 4 June 2026
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“Cremated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cremated. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.

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