cremated

past tense of cremate

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for cremated
Verb
  • Of that unwanted apparel—about 13 million tons in 2018—85 percent is annually sent to a landfill or incinerated.
    Caity Weaver, The Atlantic, 12 June 2026
  • 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
Verb
  • 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
  • The match ignited brawling between fans of the two countries in Marseille, France, site of the game.
    AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 15 June 2026
Verb
  • The tree trunk the cross was leaning against was torched, along with some leaves.
    Jermont Terry, CBS News, 10 June 2026
  • Greek celebrity chef and consultant Athinagoras Kostakos offers his take on a Levantine giardineira served with skewers of many meats and mushrooms, plus cocktails, of course, including the Smoke on the Water with Creyente mezcal and torched thyme.
    Louisa Kung Liu Chu, Chicago Tribune, 9 June 2026
Verb
  • Byron Sigcho-Lopez (25th) says an investigation is underway after someone lit an explosive device outside of his home overnight.
    Jeramie Bizzle, CBS News, 13 June 2026
  • Police said people lit fireworks, flipped over taxis and climbed on patrol cars.
    Ralphie Aversa, USA Today, 13 June 2026
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“Cremated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cremated. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.

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