cremated

Definition of crematednext
past tense of cremate

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for cremated
Verb
  • On top of that, repurposing wheat straw also helps reduce the burning of agricultural residues, 90 million metric tons of which (primarily rice and wheat straw)are incinerated in India each year.
    Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 1 June 2026
  • Sanitary waste—used hygiene products such as sanitary napkins and diapers—is incinerated or routed for recycling.
    Aman Kumar, Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 May 2026
Verb
  • Officials are reviewing how the unauthorized fireworks were ignited near the rehearsal site.
    Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 1 June 2026
  • The Aerospace Corporation has been advancing a concept for a restartable solid rocket motor (RSRM), a propulsion configuration that has long posed engineering difficulties because conventional solid motors burn continuously once ignited and cannot be throttled or shut down mid-flight.
    Aditya Jadhav, Interesting Engineering, 1 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
  • Flares are lit in the PSG end as the players celebrate all over the pitch.
    Ben Church, CNN Money, 30 May 2026
  • So the first investment has to be in making sure downtown San José is clean, well-lit, and has a visible, community-friendly presence that makes residents and visitors comfortable.
    Mercury News Editorial Board, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
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“Cremated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cremated. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.

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