as in to ignite
to burn (something) completely
The waste is incinerated in a large furnace.
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Recent Examples of incinerate
According to the intelligence memorandum, the central headquarters at Fuerte Tiuna was destroyed in precision bombing, incinerating hardware and killing dozens of Cuban technical personnel.
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Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 24 Feb. 2026
Video shows firefighters battling the flames shooting up out of the ground, incinerating nearby cars.
—Elijah Westbrook, CBS News, 18 Feb. 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
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
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Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 24 Feb. 2026
Video shows firefighters battling the flames shooting up out of the ground, incinerating nearby cars.
—Elijah Westbrook, CBS News, 18 Feb. 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
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for incinerate
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The conjunction between Mercury and fiery Mars in your 5th House of Originality ignites your ability to express yourself with flair that showcases your talent and resilience.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
15 Mar. 2026
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Such actions could potentially ignite dry grass on the road's edge and result in a wildfire.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 Mar. 2026
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She’s grown wise during her absence, sharing in this smoldering, ‘90s-redolent track that some bridges are worth burning, despite the adage.—
Melinda Newman,
Billboard,
16 Mar. 2026
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The home was converted into apartments in 1951 but retained some of the original grandeur that probably wooed the Morgan clan, too (high ceilings and a wood-burning fireplace, in particular).—
Matthew Sedacca,
Curbed,
16 Mar. 2026
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Kennedy, a leading anti-vaccine activist before becoming the nation's top health official, fired the entire 17-member panel last year and replaced it with a group that includes several anti-vaccine voices.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
17 Mar. 2026
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Jones lost grip of the bag, and the man fired toward the teen several times, according to the probable cause statement.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
17 Mar. 2026
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Extreme weather filled the headlines and the social media feeds all year, up to nearly the end as parts of Southern California — where fire had turned neighborhoods to ash in January — drowned in atmospheric rivers of rain.—
Shaun McKinnon,
AZCentral.com,
29 Dec. 2025
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The ambush is delivered courtesy of the Mangkwan Clan, a cult of kamikaze hedonists who rejected Eywa after a volcano reduced their corner of Pandora to ash, but the RDA is happy to seize on the chaos and launch their final attack on the Metkayina’s oceanic stronghold.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
16 Dec. 2025
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According to the plea agreement, from as early as September 2019 through October 2023, Carie Hallford and her husband failed to cremate or bury at least 190 bodies, despite having collected more than $130,000 from grieving families for funeral services that were never provided.—
Jennifer McRae,
CBS News,
16 Mar. 2026
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The remains of the tigers went through necropsies before being cremated and buried.—
Wasamon Audjarint,
Fortune,
25 Feb. 2026
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Cover and cook, adjusting heat as needed to maintain a simmer, 9 minutes.—
Shilpa Uskokovic,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
17 Mar. 2026
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Bring to a simmer, reduce the heat to low, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the chili is slightly thickened and the beans are flavorful, about 10 minutes.—
Kate Williams,
AJC.com,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Incinerate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incinerate. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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