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to burn (something) completely
The waste is incinerated in a large furnace.
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Recent Examples of incinerated
Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 27 Jan. 2026
That’s because almost 75 percent of the EU’s post-consumer textiles are incinerated or landfilled at the end of life, the European Environment Agencyfound.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 9 Jan. 2026
The Eaton Fire incinerated the home where Arts Davis and his wife raised three girls and hundreds of his paintings.
—Kara Finnstrom, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
While firefighters prevented the flames from spreading to livestock pens and other buildings on the property, everything Nieto owned was incinerated, according to the outlet.
—Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 11 Dec. 2025
These bits of dust and pebbles get incinerated at altitudes anywhere from 40 to 60 miles up.
—Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 7 Dec. 2025
All Indianapolis household trash goes first to the Reworld waste processing facility on the south side, where last year roughly 60-70% of that waste was incinerated to create steam energy, according to Shawn Brock, deputy director of solid waste services.
—Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 14 Nov. 2025
Turning waste into wings Municipal solid waste includes organic matter, plastics, paper, and metals, which are typically landfilled or incinerated.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 12 Nov. 2025
According to the Global Fashion Agenda, that is the equivalent of a garbage truck full of clothing being incinerated or sent to a landfill every second.
—Katherine Fung, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
Verb
The shuttle and its precious human cargo were gone, incinerated in a fireball, debris raining into the Atlantic.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 27 Jan. 2026
That’s because almost 75 percent of the EU’s post-consumer textiles are incinerated or landfilled at the end of life, the European Environment Agencyfound.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 9 Jan. 2026
The Eaton Fire incinerated the home where Arts Davis and his wife raised three girls and hundreds of his paintings.
—Kara Finnstrom, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
While firefighters prevented the flames from spreading to livestock pens and other buildings on the property, everything Nieto owned was incinerated, according to the outlet.
—Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 11 Dec. 2025
These bits of dust and pebbles get incinerated at altitudes anywhere from 40 to 60 miles up.
—Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 7 Dec. 2025
All Indianapolis household trash goes first to the Reworld waste processing facility on the south side, where last year roughly 60-70% of that waste was incinerated to create steam energy, according to Shawn Brock, deputy director of solid waste services.
—Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 14 Nov. 2025
Turning waste into wings Municipal solid waste includes organic matter, plastics, paper, and metals, which are typically landfilled or incinerated.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 12 Nov. 2025
According to the Global Fashion Agenda, that is the equivalent of a garbage truck full of clothing being incinerated or sent to a landfill every second.
—Katherine Fung, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for incinerated
Adjective
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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
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Yeager said none of the non-burned areas of the facility have been turned on again.—
Paul Rogers,
Mercury News,
13 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Hernandez made her only basket of the first half on a pull-up 3-pointer that ignited a 9-0 run and gave the Anteaters their biggest lead of the game at 16-8.—
Dan Arritt,
Oc Register,
25 Jan. 2026
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Her relationships with Paralympic athletes have ignited an interest in prosthetics.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
23 Jan. 2026
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
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But videos of the incident do not show Pretti brandishing a gun, and one video appears to show an officer removing a gun from Pretti's waistband just moments before another agent fired the first shot.—
Jennifer Jacobs,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Consequently, those trapped either faced burning alive by the fire or death by bullets fired from the outside.—
Paul Iddon,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Back at her property, the yard between her two houses is mostly intact, including a Hachiya persimmon tree, which in December was heavy with fruit, comforting lanterns in the charred landscape, signaling season.—
Erica Zora Wrightson,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Jan. 2026
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Hello Hi is working with the 605 Island Guy for their charred pineapple and coconut slaw atop a 6-ounce patty.—
Angela George,
Sioux Falls Argus Leader,
26 Jan. 2026
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
Verb
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Boiled Placing eggs in boiling water with the shells on is another healthy cooking method that can be used until the yolk is runny (soft-boiled) or fully cooked (hard-boiled).—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
29 Jan. 2026
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Frozen Corn Frozen corn earns chef approval for its flavor and versatility, especially when cooked with intention.—
Amber Love Bond,
Southern Living,
29 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Its menu features a wide variety of options for seafood lovers, including crab cakes, sablefish, pan-seared scallops, and a French onion filet.—
Michael Guise,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
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Dinner is five courses for $55—think dishes like Esqueixada, Arroz Meloso with seared scallop, braised short rib with wild mushrooms and Apple Basque Cheesecake.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
21 Jan. 2026
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“Incinerated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incinerated. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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