kiln

verb

Definition of kilnnext
as in to ash

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kiln
  1. ash
  2. ignite
  3. light
  4. torch
  5. cremate
  6. kindle
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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
Verb
  • Thank you very much for waking me up and lighting a fire under me.
    — Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 8 Nov. 2026
  • The cake, decorated with yellow frosting and a white horse at the center and lit with 31 long candles, is seen on a table at the birthday celebrations.
    — Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of light
Verb
  • 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
Verb
  • 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
Verb
  • 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
Definition of kindle
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