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
Verb
  • 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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  • During the protests ignited by the murder of George Floyd in 2020, demonstrators in Denver toppled a controversial Christopher Columbus statue and the city proactively removed a Kit Carson statue, both of which officials said will not be replaced out of respect for the Native community.
    Elizabeth Hernandez, The Denver Post, 17 Nov. 2024
  • Smoke was also limiting visibility and slowing traffic on the busy U.S. 101 freeway, south of the state route, the department said on X. High winds caused spot fires to ignite 2½ miles away in front of the site of the original blaze, Ventura County Fire Chief Dustin Gardner said.
    Phil Helsel, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
Definition of ignite
Verb
  • On the wall, lights the shape of geometric tiles cast a soft glow in changing colors according to whatever is onscreen.
    Kyle Chayka, The New Yorker, 20 Nov. 2024
  • Also impressive were the faces lit only the golden light streaming into the darkness of the tunnels of the Colosseum.
    Benny Har-Even, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
Definition of light
Verb
  • Lillard torched the Miami Heat for 37 points and 12 assists, carrying the Bucks to a nail-biting 106-103 victory.
    Brian Sampson, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
  • On Monday night, Dennis Schroder torched the Warriors, scoring 17 of his 31 points in the fourth quarter.
    Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 27 Nov. 2024
Definition of torch
Verb
  • It may be buried in the earth or sea, cremated, or otherwise returned to nature.
    Simone Talma Flowers, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
  • Eddie was cremated, and Wolfgang took possession of his ashes.
    Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 15 Oct. 2024
Definition of cremate
Verb
  • But the couple must also kindle something together.
    Helen Shaw, The New Yorker, 25 Oct. 2024
  • Tanton kindles a small fire of twigs inside a metal pitcher, while expounding for the camera about ecology and overpopulation.
    Abrahm Lustgarten, ProPublica, 19 Oct. 2024
Definition of kindle
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