Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cremating
Verb
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Palm trees kept incinerating, and the fire seemed to be falling like rain.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 Jan. 2026 -
This contains a very small sink, a shower, and a choice between a flushing, composting, or incinerating toilet.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
16 Nov. 2025
Verb
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But while the story itself is steeped in Jewish history, the segment of the program failed to make any mention of Jews, igniting criticism from British Jews who are on high alert for signs of antisemitism from the network.—
Grace Gilson,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Jan. 2026
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There is no opposition capable of igniting change from the inside.—
Vivian Salama,
The Atlantic,
11 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The Jayhawks won despite TCU torching the KU defense for 15 made 3s on 35 attempts.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
7 Jan. 2026
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The trial for New Jersey businessman Paul Caneiro for allegedly murdering four family members and torching two homes — including his own — is set to begin Monday.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
5 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Even minor parks or embers might be carried into leaves or grass, kindling a fire that can swiftly expand.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Dec. 2025
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Refrain from kindling fires with debris or any other materials during an air quality alert.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Oc Register,
20 Dec. 2025
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“Cremating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cremating. Accessed 19 Jan. 2026.
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