KILN Synonyms: 34 Similar and Opposite Words

kiln

verb

Definition of kiln

as in to ash

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The blaze burned for almost a week, reducing millions of books to ash.

— ABC News, ABC News, 21 Sep. 2026
Then the blast hits, burning Sarah alive (actually a full-sized puppet) and reducing those children to ash.

— ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of ash

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Poland is in the throes of a constitutional crisis as a battle over the future of the country’s highest court ignites another confrontation between the country’s president and prime minister.

— Tim Lister, CNN Money, 1 Nov. 2026
Sims, who finished with 39 yards on only four carries, delivered an 8-yard touchdown run to ignite host Morgan Park to a 40-16 victory over Oak Forest in a Class 5A first-round playoff game at Stagg Stadium in Chicago.

— Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of ignite

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Light Up Dunwoody Join in a festive afternoon at Light Up Dunwoody featuring photos with Santa, youth dance and musical performances, food and drinks, games and giveaways, creative crafts, and a tree and menorah lighting just after sunset.

— Mary Caldwell, AJC.com, 10 Nov. 2026
Volunteers will hand out free glow bracelets, necklaces and lighted reindeer noses and a trailer set up to distribute free hot chocolate.

— Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 10 Nov. 2026

Definition of light

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Robinson’s second sack came early in the third quarter and the Dolphins didn’t get another as Maye torched the secondary.

— Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 2 Nov. 2026
And then there are dishes that bring a little theater to the table, like the creamy rice pudding which gets torched before serving.

— Rachel Gurjar, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of torch

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Tyler's daughter Terri contracted with Heights to cremate his remains.

— Dave Savini, CBS News, 27 Oct. 2026
Medical examiners typically cremate remains after a certain period of time if they are not claimed, which prevents family members from making an identification at a later time, Hess said.

— Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of cremate

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Their golden era kindled a spark in me and in an entire generation.

— Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2026
Kiros' primary win was part of a wave of leftwing insurgent victories in the spring and summer that kindled the Democratic Party's fight over the direction of the party.

— CBS News, CBS News, 4 Nov. 2026

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