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incinerated

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verb

past tense of incinerate

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Recent Examples of incinerated
Adjective
Grace, her white lace dress blackened with blood, is smoking a cigarette outside of an incinerated mansion that belongs to her in-laws, the Le Domas, who are all dead. Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2026 Know More Initially founded in 2012 with a $5 million dollar grant from the John Templeton Foundation, Nautilus incinerated cash, sparing no expense in its pursuit of bringing resplendent literary science to the reading public. Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 16 Feb. 2026
Verb
Hundreds have felt helpless in the Via De La Paz, Pacific Palisades condominium complex, as the wildfire incinerated half of it. Kara Finnstrom, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026 Each year, the world generates fabric waste at a rate equivalent to a garbage truck’s worth getting dumped or incinerated every second, the United Nations Environment Program estimates. Anne D’innocenzio, Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2026 Another is to pay fishers to catch inedible ones like the puffer fish so they can be incinerated. ABC News, 30 July 2026 In 2020, the wildfires that incinerated nearly half the island took the Southern Ocean Lodge, too. Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 23 July 2026 Kathleen insists that Lukas was likely incinerated, along with all of the other corpses that piled up in the Down Deep during the rebellion. Noel Murray, Vulture, 17 July 2026 Garbage was often incinerated rather than transported to landfills. Rebecca Florsheim, STAT, 17 July 2026 The deaths come after wildfires have incinerated parts of the Southwest, with fires entering Utah, Colorado, Nevada, Arizona and New Mexico, according to the paper. Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 30 June 2026 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for incinerated
Adjective
  • Designed to function like an ice resurfacer, BurnBot lays down pre-burned paths that define the boundaries of burn areas.
    Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 15 Nov. 2025
  • Yeager said none of the non-burned areas of the facility have been turned on again.
    Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • When the Dark Ages descended on the ancient world, Benedict of Nursia ignited a monastic revival that would establish thousands of monasteries and train generations of devoted readers.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 19 Aug. 2026
  • But Khanna’s post ignited a seven-part back-and-forth between Cuban and Khanna, turning into a debate over whether California’s billionaire tax will drive entrepreneurs out of the state.
    Joshua Hong, Fortune, 17 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • If possible, wait until the extreme temperatures cool to apply pesticides that can cause scorched leaves.
    Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 20 June 2026
  • Later the day of the arson, a young man with scorched hands faced an FBI agent and others investigating the crime.
    Jennifer Berry Hawes, ProPublica, 4 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • The return also shows DePaul paid a $863,500 buyout last fiscal cycle to former head men’s basketball Tony Stubblefield, who was fired in early 2024 after less than three seasons on the job.
    Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Protesters gathered in Tiananmen Square, their numbers building over several weeks until June 4, when People’s Liberation Army troops fired on them.
    Sylvie Zhuang, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • Across the street, the charred frames of buildings destroyed in the fire still stood, a stark contrast to the bustle inside the Village, where shops welcomed visitors back with opening-day promotions and give-aways.
    Teresa Liu, Daily News, 19 Aug. 2026
  • The bird comes on a paper plate, featuring a mix of white and dark meat with charred, crispy skin.
    Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 19 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Store cooked chicken in the refrigerator up to 3 days or in the freezer up to 4 months.
    Sheena Chihak, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Cover and simmer for 8–10 minutes, or until the meatballs are fully cooked.
    Sharon Lawson, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • These mouthwatering short ribs are pan-seared until caramelized and then braised in a savory red wine sauce.
    Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Another dish to look out for is the seared tuna ($44), bathed in a delectable coconut and brown-butter sauce that’s paired with Jimmy Nardello peppers that look spicy but simply offer a fresh crunch.
    Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 6 Aug. 2026

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“Incinerated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incinerated. Accessed 22 Aug. 2026.

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