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to burn (something) completely
The waste is incinerated in a large furnace.
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Recent Examples of incinerated
Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 16 Feb. 2026
Alex Kuffner, The Providence Journal, 3 Mar. 2026
Some can be incinerated, but that releases chemicals and smoke into the atmosphere.
—Devika Rao, TheWeek, 3 Mar. 2026
Some e-waste is sent to other countries, where materials may end up incinerated or buried in a landfill.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 30 Jan. 2026
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
Adjective
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
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
Some can be incinerated, but that releases chemicals and smoke into the atmosphere.
—Devika Rao, TheWeek, 3 Mar. 2026
Some e-waste is sent to other countries, where materials may end up incinerated or buried in a landfill.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 30 Jan. 2026
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
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
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The Panthers’ running back, who put together his second-consecutive 1,000-yard rushing season and ignited a resurgence for the Carolina offense in 2025, is headed to the Steelers, according to a report from Jordan Schultz.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Mar. 2026
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Iranians will first need to pick up the political and physical pieces of their lives, and although public fury at the government has not diminished, foreign military intervention has ignited a sense of millennia-old nationalism.—
Robin Wright,
New Yorker,
8 Mar. 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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The North Atlantic Treaty Organization intercepted a ballistic missile fired from Iran toward Turkey on Monday, the second such incident, raising the risk the military alliance could be drawn more directly into the conflict.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
10 Mar. 2026
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Christopher Cann Turkey's Defense Ministry said Monday that NATO air defenses shot down a ballistic missile fired from Iran.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Reprisal attacks were widespread, hitting at least 20 states, and days after the chaos, the charred husks of vehicles and Oxxo convenience stores still were visible heading west out of Guadalajara, the state capital, toward the Pacific.—
Senior Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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The restaurant reimagines Lowcountry classics with modern flair, serving dishes like she-crab soup, charred okra, and perloo inside The Vendue hotel.—
Madeline Weinfield,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Mar. 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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More than half a century later, it’s still run by the Stephens family and features the same chicken, sausage, and ribs cooked hot and fast on an Alabama-style open pit with a giant brick chimney.—
Robert F. Moss,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2026
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The sharp tanginess of the vinegar tapers off when cooked, lending subtle brightness to dishes.—
Randi Gollin,
Martha Stewart,
12 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Pair a simple but flavorful pan-seared fish with fresh spring vegetables for your next dinner party.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
9 Mar. 2026
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Here are the definitive recipes for timeless favorites like roast chicken, scalloped potatoes, Caesar salad, quiche, simple pan-seared salmon filets, fettuccine alfredo, plus some of Martha’s signature desserts like apple tarte tatin, New York cheesecake, and tangy lemon bars.—
Jennifer Anderson,
Martha Stewart,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Incinerated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incinerated. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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