kiln

verb

Definition of kilnnext
as in to ash

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kiln
  1. ash
  2. ignite
  3. light
  4. torch
  5. cremate
  6. kindle
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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
  • 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
Definition of ash
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  • The race between Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen and Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson has ignited a flurry of arguments on social media and sports talk shows in recent weeks.
    Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 1 Jan. 2025
  • The move has ignited mass protests, with demonstrators accusing the government of steering Georgia closer to Russia.
    Kaelan Deese, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 29 Dec. 2024
Definition of ignite
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  • The little, low room was dimly lighted with oil-lamps, and the boys clumped about the stoves in their cowhide boots, and laughed and buzzed and ate apples and peanuts and giggled, and grew suddenly solemn when the grave men and women looked at them.
    Christopher Carroll, Harper's Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025
  • The motley crew celebrates the arrival of 1971 toward the end of the film, lighting an M-80 firecracker in the kitchen.
    Kate Stroup, EW.com, 31 Dec. 2024
Definition of light
Verb
  • Murray, the most senior ranking Senate Democrat, slammed billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk, one of Trump’s top advisers, for torching the 1,547-page bill that congressional leaders unveiled earlier in the week.
    Alexander Bolton, The Hill, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Although conditions in Malibu may not be among the worst firefighters have seen, the Franklin fire has torched several vehicles and left residents who had to flee terrified.
    Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of torch
Verb
  • For the next six months, as some family members were writing to the Health Science Center asking when their relatives’ remains would finally be returned, Nassiri repeatedly failed to cremate the bodies and ship the ashes as promised, emails show.
    Mike Hixenbaugh, NBC News, 11 Dec. 2024
  • His body went unclaimed, and he was subsequently cremated.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of cremate
Verb
  • Residing with her German foster parents on the outskirts of Munich, Liesel forges a close bond with her foster father, Hans Hubermann, who teaches her how to read and write, kindling a passion for books.
    Boutayna Chokrane, Vogue, 21 Dec. 2024
  • Advent crafts calendar: on sale for $71.99 Original price: $79.99 This Arteza 24-Day 2024 Craft Christmas Advent Calendar from Joann Stores is a crafters' delight that kindles the creative spirit during the festive season.
    Nora Colomer, Fox News, 28 Oct. 2024
Definition of kindle
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