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to burn (something) completely
The waste is incinerated in a large furnace.
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Recent Examples of incinerated
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
All Indianapolis household trash goes first to the Reworld waste processing facility on the south side, where last year roughly 60-70% of that waste was incinerated to create steam energy, according to Shawn Brock, deputy director of solid waste services.
—Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 14 Nov. 2025
Turning waste into wings Municipal solid waste includes organic matter, plastics, paper, and metals, which are typically landfilled or incinerated.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 12 Nov. 2025
Verb
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
All Indianapolis household trash goes first to the Reworld waste processing facility on the south side, where last year roughly 60-70% of that waste was incinerated to create steam energy, according to Shawn Brock, deputy director of solid waste services.
—Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 14 Nov. 2025
Turning waste into wings Municipal solid waste includes organic matter, plastics, paper, and metals, which are typically landfilled or incinerated.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 12 Nov. 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
Verb
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Michtom’s Teddy bear—the apostrophe soon disappeared—ignited a craze.—
Alexandra Schwartz,
New Yorker,
9 Feb. 2026
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The Americans ignited a rivalry with Canada that had long been dormant aside from competitive play on the ice.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
9 Feb. 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
Verb
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Payne intentionally fired four rounds at 25-year-old Kierra Lane, killing her at her Covington home with the pair's children present, prosecutors said at trial.—
Quinlan Bentley,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
10 Feb. 2026
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First, the publication appears to have fired its audience without acquiring a new one.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
9 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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What are the charred, declarative results?—
Leonard David,
Space.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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Aerial footage from the scene showed the charred sedan surrounded by fire crews with significant wreckage in the immediate vicinity.—
Austin Turner,
CBS News,
9 Feb. 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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Then, after the appetizer is assembled and cooked, the bacon will end up perfectly crispy.—
Jill Schildhouse,
Southern Living,
5 Feb. 2026
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Second, beans cooked from scratch create their own broth to use in soups, stews and sauces.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
5 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Guests can order classics like BBQ tri-tip steak sandwiches, tacos, pan-seared salmon, and nachos.—
Noe Padilla,
USA Today,
3 Feb. 2026
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Its menu features a wide variety of options for seafood lovers, including crab cakes, sablefish, pan-seared scallops, and a French onion filet.—
Michael Guise,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Incinerated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incinerated. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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