as in igniting
to burn (something) completely
The waste is incinerated in a large furnace.
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Recent Examples of incinerating
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.
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Michael Autovino,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
The bathroom is nearby and contains a vanity sink, a walk-in shower, and an incinerating toilet – which literally turns waste into ash.
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Adam Williams
july 01,
New Atlas,
1 July 2026
This rapid heating causes the cell walls to rupture, leading to wilting of the foliage and ultimately killing the plants without completely incinerating them.
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Sj McShane,
Martha Stewart,
10 June 2026
Corporate America is incinerating billions of dollars trying to build AI tools that white-collar workers actually want to use.
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Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
6 May 2026
Astroscale is working on a system in which satellites are equipped with magnetic plates allowing them to be captured by disposal satellites which carry them down to the upper atmosphere and dump them for an incinerating descent.
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Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
16 Apr. 2026
The white phosphorus then ignites and burns intensely, destroying the agents by incinerating them – a method meant to reduce the risk of spreading the materials and to limit potential harm to civilians and the surrounding environment.
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Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Mar. 2026
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
After last year’s Eaton fire tore through town, incinerating community infrastructure and scattering residents across the region, the importance of such places has grown dramatically — not only as centers of gathering, but as sites of refuge, planning and healing.
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Sam Lubell,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Feb. 2026
Michael Autovino,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
The bathroom is nearby and contains a vanity sink, a walk-in shower, and an incinerating toilet – which literally turns waste into ash.
—
Adam Williams
july 01,
New Atlas,
1 July 2026
This rapid heating causes the cell walls to rupture, leading to wilting of the foliage and ultimately killing the plants without completely incinerating them.
—
Sj McShane,
Martha Stewart,
10 June 2026
Corporate America is incinerating billions of dollars trying to build AI tools that white-collar workers actually want to use.
—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
6 May 2026
Astroscale is working on a system in which satellites are equipped with magnetic plates allowing them to be captured by disposal satellites which carry them down to the upper atmosphere and dump them for an incinerating descent.
—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
16 Apr. 2026
The white phosphorus then ignites and burns intensely, destroying the agents by incinerating them – a method meant to reduce the risk of spreading the materials and to limit potential harm to civilians and the surrounding environment.
—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Mar. 2026
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.
—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
24 Feb. 2026
After last year’s Eaton fire tore through town, incinerating community infrastructure and scattering residents across the region, the importance of such places has grown dramatically — not only as centers of gathering, but as sites of refuge, planning and healing.
—
Sam Lubell,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for incinerating
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The blaze remained confined to the wrecking yard property, despite briefly jumping a fence and igniting vegetation to the west.
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At the party, Decastro spent over an hour shooting off fireworks in the street, eventually igniting the $400 firework.
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The smoke from the burning vehicles contained hazardous materials commonly found in automobiles, including fuels, oils and interior components, Nunez said, although steady winds helped disperse the smoke.
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According to Graser, one of the victims had called from inside the burning building, pleading for help.
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Prosecutors in both Wyandotte County and Jackson County have confirmed that Oscar Sanchez-Munoz, the man accused of firing shots at vehicles along Kansas City roadways and killing one man in June, is dead.
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For the Angels, that steady presence has been appreciated during a turbulent season that includes the team firing general manager Perry Minasian and replacing him with interim GM John Mozeliak, as well as another injury absence for Mike Trout.
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“Incinerating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incinerating. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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