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to burn (something) completely
The waste is incinerated in a large furnace.
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Recent Examples of incinerated
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
Furthermore, a significant portion of plastic waste is incinerated, resulting in the emission of 850 million tons of greenhouse gases.
—Miguel A. Torres, Time, 3 Oct. 2025
Even if you are incinerated, your teeth will remain there.
—Veronica Villafañe, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
The supply destined to be destroyed included contraceptive implants and pills as well as intrauterine devices to help prevent unwanted pregnancies, although a spokesperson told Reuters that no condoms or HIV medications would be incinerated.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
The study estimated that more than 75 percent of that textile waste is eventually incinerated.
—Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 12 Sep. 2025
The space agency that revolutionized our view of the Universe through its flagship missions like Voyager, Hubble, Chandra, Spitzer, and JWST is at risk of having nearly its entire mission portfolio incinerated.
—Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 20 Aug. 2025
Only a tiny fraction of plastic is recycled, less than 10% globally, the rest ends up incinerated, in landfill, or choking the world’s rivers and oceans, killing marine life.
—Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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
Furthermore, a significant portion of plastic waste is incinerated, resulting in the emission of 850 million tons of greenhouse gases.
—Miguel A. Torres, Time, 3 Oct. 2025
Even if you are incinerated, your teeth will remain there.
—Veronica Villafañe, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
The supply destined to be destroyed included contraceptive implants and pills as well as intrauterine devices to help prevent unwanted pregnancies, although a spokesperson told Reuters that no condoms or HIV medications would be incinerated.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
The study estimated that more than 75 percent of that textile waste is eventually incinerated.
—Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 12 Sep. 2025
The space agency that revolutionized our view of the Universe through its flagship missions like Voyager, Hubble, Chandra, Spitzer, and JWST is at risk of having nearly its entire mission portfolio incinerated.
—Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 20 Aug. 2025
Only a tiny fraction of plastic is recycled, less than 10% globally, the rest ends up incinerated, in landfill, or choking the world’s rivers and oceans, killing marine life.
—Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for incinerated
Verb
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Currently, there are no details as to how much land has been burned or the size of the crew conducting the prescribed fire.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
23 Oct. 2025
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The town had burned to the ground, and most of the Spanish settlers were dead, either of disease or in violent disputes about gold with indigenous peoples.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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An ecru denim jacket and jeans with scorched and frayed hems emphasized the dystopian theme.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
13 Aug. 2025
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Just days after the Hudson wildfire, Hoffman noticed little sprouts of green coming up from the scorched soil; the ecosystem had already begun replenishing.—
Bianca Moreno-Paz,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
Verb
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On a night in which the bench truly ignited the Raptors, there were positives to grasp.—
Eric Koreen,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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The video ignited viral backlash from fans and even former teammates.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
22 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Its exterior is finished in wood which has been treated using the traditional Japanese shou sugi ban method of burning the wood to protect and preserve it against insects and weather, lending it a distinctive charred appearance.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
19 Oct. 2025
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When the flames were put out, Rhodes walked inside certain areas of the charred home to see if there was anything that could be salvaged.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
PEOPLE,
18 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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With plenty of black cherry, caramel, and singed vanilla, this is immediately appealing as soon as it’s poured.—
Brian Freedman,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Lu says his brother performed bold chemistry experiments that sometimes ended with singed eyebrows or small explosions.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
12 June 2025
Adjective
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For years, costumers have been creating spooky serial killers—from Ghostface to Michael Myers—and conjuring up original designs that remain seared into our brains (and promt some of us to look under the bed each night).—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
9 Oct. 2025
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Ralph’s in Paris also serves such classics as Ralph’s Burger, prime filet mignon, Dover sole, seared sea bass and mini-lobster rolls.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Incinerated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incinerated. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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