cremated

Definition of crematednext
past tense of cremate

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for cremated
Verb
  • The shuttle and its precious human cargo were gone, incinerated in a fireball, debris raining into the Atlantic.
    Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 27 Jan. 2026
  • That’s because almost 75 percent of the EU’s post-consumer textiles are incinerated or landfilled at the end of life, the European Environment Agencyfound.
    Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 9 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Hernandez made her only basket of the first half on a pull-up 3-pointer that ignited a 9-0 run and gave the Anteaters their biggest lead of the game at 16-8.
    Dan Arritt, Oc Register, 25 Jan. 2026
  • Her relationships with Paralympic athletes have ignited an interest in prosthetics.
    Sean Gregory, Time, 23 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • The soon-to-be 38-year old torched the Mavericks to the tune of 38 points, making 8 of 15 3-point field goals.
    Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 23 Jan. 2026
  • One tenant claims Petrusan sprayed her with bear mace and that Petrusan’s boyfriend torched her car, though Petrusan and her boyfriend deny that and the case is still under investigation.
    Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Her work has appeared in Annulet, Changes Review, blush lit, and elsewhere.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 Jan. 2026
  • The unique treehouses couldn't be more romantic—lit by lanterns, candles, the stars and the moon.
    Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
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“Cremated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cremated. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.

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