as in to ignite
to burn (something) completely
The waste is incinerated in a large furnace.
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Recent Examples of incinerate
Some can be incinerated, but that releases chemicals and smoke into the atmosphere.
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Devika Rao, TheWeek, 3 Mar. 2026
Ninety-four percent of Rhode Island's sludge is incinerated, with the material going to either Woonsocket or a smaller facility in Cranston.
—Alex Kuffner, The Providence Journal, 3 Mar. 2026
According to the intelligence memorandum, the central headquarters at Fuerte Tiuna was destroyed in precision bombing, incinerating hardware and killing dozens of Cuban technical personnel.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 24 Feb. 2026
Video shows firefighters battling the flames shooting up out of the ground, incinerating nearby cars.
—Elijah Westbrook, CBS News, 18 Feb. 2026
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Devika Rao, TheWeek, 3 Mar. 2026
Ninety-four percent of Rhode Island's sludge is incinerated, with the material going to either Woonsocket or a smaller facility in Cranston.
—Alex Kuffner, The Providence Journal, 3 Mar. 2026
According to the intelligence memorandum, the central headquarters at Fuerte Tiuna was destroyed in precision bombing, incinerating hardware and killing dozens of Cuban technical personnel.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 24 Feb. 2026
Video shows firefighters battling the flames shooting up out of the ground, incinerating nearby cars.
—Elijah Westbrook, CBS News, 18 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for incinerate
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It was blamed for igniting the Coal Seam Fire which burned more than 10,000 acres and destroyed 28 homes in 2002.—
Logan Smith,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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French counterterrorism prosecutors also said the plot to ignite an explosive device outside the Paris headquarters of Bank of America appears to be linked to HAYI, but a firm link has not yet been established.—
Lauren Kent,
CNN Money,
11 Apr. 2026
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An 80-year-old woman and a 59-year-old man were pulled from the burning building.—
Elijah Westbrook,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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Five million American dollars were burned.—
Louis Menand,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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According to police, 21-year-old Amuri Greene fired the fatal shot from a moped being driven by Matthew Rodriguez, 18.—
Naveen Dhaliwal,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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Vegas has not lost in regulation since coach John Tortorella (6-0-1) took over after Bruce Cassidy was fired.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2026
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Fifteen months after the Palisades wildfire reduced much of the surrounding neighborhood to ash, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has re-opened its doors, not just as a place of worship, but as a visible marker of survival in a community still finding its way back.—
Daily News,
Daily News,
15 Apr. 2026
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After the Eaton Fire reduces Altadena, CA, a historically Black town and California’s first Black middle-class community, to ash, three childhood friends confront loss, legacy, and lead their community’s fight to rebuild.—
Angelique Jackson,
Variety,
8 Apr. 2026
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According to the plea agreement, from as early as September 2019 through October 2023, Carie Hallford and her husband failed to cremate or bury at least 190 bodies, despite having collected more than $130,000 from grieving families for funeral services that were never provided.—
Jennifer McRae,
CBS News,
16 Mar. 2026
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But no autopsy was completed, Wilson said, and Susan had his body cremated within 24 hours.—
Tim Stelloh,
NBC news,
27 Feb. 2026
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Chicken is beloved for being nutrient-packed, easy to cook, and an excellent source of lean protein.—
Phoebe Evans,
Southern Living,
13 Apr. 2026
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Continue rolling and cooking the tortillas in batches, making sure to return the oil to 350 degrees between batches.—
Carole Kotkin,
Miami Herald,
13 Apr. 2026
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“Incinerate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incinerate. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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