incinerate

verb

Definition of incineratenext
as in to ignite
to burn (something) completely The waste is incinerated in a large furnace.

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Recent Examples of incinerate But the acres burned by high-severity fires — when flames explode out of control with extreme temperatures, incinerating trees rather than simply clearing out dead vegetation — have increased thirtyfold. — Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 3 July 2026 Of that unwanted apparel—about 13 million tons in 2018—85 percent is annually sent to a landfill or incinerated. — Caity Weaver, The Atlantic, 12 June 2026 For Thursday and Friday, the ridge of high pressure dominating the weather pattern and incinerating the East Coast with triple-digit feels-like temperatures shifts just enough to allow for some Gulf moisture to build in. — Michael Autovino, CBS News, 1 July 2026 The deaths come after wildfires have incinerated parts of the Southwest, with fires entering Utah, Colorado, Nevada, Arizona and New Mexico, according to the paper. — Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 30 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for incinerate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for incinerate
  1. ignite
  2. burn
  3. fire
  4. ash
  5. cremate
  6. cook
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  • Thiero, a 6-foot-7 forward, ignited the offense down the stretch Sunday.
    — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
  • Back on track Last year, Cracker Barrel was in turmoil when changes sparked anger and ignited a culture war.
    — Daniel Wine, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
Definition of ignite
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  • According to researchers, any toxic airborne chemicals would likely stem from the charred foam insulation, metal exterior, burned solar panels and any lithium batteries that might have been present inside the warehouse.
    — Christopher Buchanan, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
  • In Los Angeles County, the fire department said a man was critically injured after a fire burned at least two cars in a parking lot in the Wilmington neighborhood on July 3.
    — Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 7 July 2026
Definition of burn
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  • China last tested an ICBM launched into the Pacific in September 2024, firing a DF-31B nuclear-capable missile from Hainan Island in the South China Sea into the open Pacific near French Polynesia.
    — Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
  • Police release video of the person racing across the roof of the building from where authorities say the shot was fired, dropping down to the ground and walking off campus.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 5 July 2026
Definition of fire
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  • Now, the cabin where those memories were made has been reduced to ash.
    — Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 27 June 2026
  • The fires in West Miami-Dade that have sent smoke, soot and ash into nearby communities, prompting over 200 people to leave their homes, is more than half contained as of Thursday, according to the Florida Forest Service.
    — Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 18 June 2026
Definition of ash
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  • To burn Ormund out, Rhaenyra would have to cremate her own subjects.
    — Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 6 July 2026
  • It was discovered that two of the dogs were cremated, and their cause of death was not revealed because they were cremated before authorities were alerted.
    — Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 19 June 2026
Definition of cremate
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  • Add okra; cook, undisturbed, until browned on bottom, about 3 minutes.
    — Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 8 July 2026
  • Tovi Murru doesn’t remember exactly when his family started using firewood to cook.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 8 July 2026
Definition of cook

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