incinerating

verb

Definition of incineratingnext
present participle of incinerate
as in igniting
to burn (something) completely The waste is incinerated in a large furnace.

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for incinerating
  1. igniting
  2. burning
  3. firing
Verb
  • This specific timing seemed to be a clever nod to the racing numbers of Leclerc (16) and Hamilton himself (44), igniting a social media frenzy.
    Alex Harrington, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
  • News of the incident travelled around the globe, igniting outrage and sorrow.
    Megan Feringa, The Athletic, 2 Jan. 2025
Definition of igniting
Verb
  • The company built a retail and residential complex around the county’s Coconut Grove Metrorail station, and Martin also is pitching an incinerator site in western Miami-Dade as an alternative to the Levine Cava plan to rebuild the trash-burning facility in Doral.
    Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 4 Jan. 2025
  • Most feature a king-size bed, wood-burning stove, plenty of knotty wood furniture, and fresh white linens.
    Maggie Fuller, AFAR Media, 3 Jan. 2025
Definition of burning
Verb
  • With cannonballs and rifles firing, Claire and Rachel set up a triage area in the church courtyard.
    Lincee Ray, EW.com, 4 Jan. 2025
  • Your cordless Magic Wand harnesses AC power from the wall before firing it out in 8 vibration styles.
    Beekman 1802, refinery29.com, 4 Jan. 2025
Definition of firing
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