Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cremated
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In the past decade, California’s most destructive fires incinerated more than fifty-seven thousand homes, commercial properties, and other structures.—
Ingfei Chen,
New Yorker,
22 Oct. 2025 -
Most PETs are incinerated or landfilled because conventional recycling methods struggle with complex, contaminated waste streams.—
Srishti Gupta,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Oct. 2025
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Flames from the crash, shortly before sundown after takeoff from Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport, ignited a string of fires in an industrial corridor adjacent to the airport, forcing authorities to halt flight operations through the night, officials said.—
Pilar Arias,
FOXNews.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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The texts ignited a scandal that drew bipartisan condemnation.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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Dillingham had a rough first shift, scoring two points but getting torched on defense.—
Jon Krawczynski,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025
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Former All-Pro Dallas corner Trevon Diggs’ play has fallen off a cliff this season, and the Cowboys have gotten torched for a league-leading 10 touchdowns on throws of 20-plus yards.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
24 Oct. 2025
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Swinging from the overhanging branches and darting through the woods, the animals were heading toward a nearby housing project, their pink faces lit with glee.—
Ava Kofman,
New Yorker,
3 Nov. 2025
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Bailey lit the Yellow Jackets up through the air, completing 24 of 32 attempts for 340 yards and two touchdowns.—
Manny Navarro,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025
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“Cremated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cremated. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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