as in to incinerate
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Recent Examples of cremate
No autopsy was performed and a death certificate obtained by PEOPLE showed that his remains, which appear to be in the possession of K.C., were cremated on Aug. 30.
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Liza Esquibias, People.com, 23 Nov. 2024
In the end, both Dahmer’s body and his brain were cremated, per the Los Angeles Times.
—Jessica Sager, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024
Miller’s body had been cremated by the Chapel of the Angels.
—Paige Williams, The New Yorker, 25 Nov. 2024
It may be buried in the earth or sea, cremated, or otherwise returned to nature.
—Simone Talma Flowers, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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Liza Esquibias, People.com, 23 Nov. 2024
In the end, both Dahmer’s body and his brain were cremated, per the Los Angeles Times.
—Jessica Sager, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024
Miller’s body had been cremated by the Chapel of the Angels.
—Paige Williams, The New Yorker, 25 Nov. 2024
It may be buried in the earth or sea, cremated, or otherwise returned to nature.
—Simone Talma Flowers, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cremate
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Two people have been arrested and charged with felony animal mistreatment following an investigation in northern Minnesota that involved more than 250 cats and dogs, most of which were apparently dead and their remains incinerated.Forum News Service, Twin Cities, 10 Dec. 2024
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Of this waste, 90 percent was recycled, 7 percent incinerated, and 3 percent sent for safe landfilling.Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 26 Nov. 2024
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Elsewhere in the Kardashian multiverse, Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet went public with their relationship, kissing and cuddling in the VIP section with Chalamet ashing cigarettes into the crowd … have some more respect for both the artistry and Diana Ross’s lungs.Vulture, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2023
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For charcoal, ignite a large chimney of coals, let burn until lightly ashed over, then distribute the coals evenly over one side of the grill bed; open the bottom grill vents.Christopher Kimball, BostonGlobe.com, 22 Aug. 2023
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Mangione's arrest ignited widespread interest online, with users diving deep into his digital footprint.Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
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The platform many trusted to empower everyday investors appeared to side with institutional players, shattering confidence and igniting backlash.Dean DeBiase, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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“Cremate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cremate. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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