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
Verb
  • Mangione's arrest ignited widespread interest online, with users diving deep into his digital footprint.
    Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
  • 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
Definition of ignite
Verb
  • Burning wood and lighting fireworks can raise smoke concentrations.
    Hayleigh Evans, The Arizona Republic, 16 Dec. 2024
  • The celebration includes lighting a candle each day of Hanukkah using a menorah.
    Chris Sims, The Indianapolis Star, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of light
Verb
  • Darnold, the starter only because 2024 first-round draft choice J.J. McCarthy suffered a season-ending knee in injury in preseason, torched Atlanta with 347 yards and five touchdown in a 42-21 victory last week.
    Jack Magruder, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
  • Jeudy had torched Wallace and tormented the Empower Field crowd that used to root for him.
    Parker Gabriel, The Denver Post, 5 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
  • That played helped jump-start the offense, and later in the same drive, the threat of Fields keeping the ball on the zone read helped Warren burst into the end zone to snap the Steelers’ touchdown-less skid and kindle the rally.
    Mike DeFabo, The Athletic, 22 Nov. 2024
  • Gill says he’s come to realize how many people count on their shows to kindle their Christmas spirit.
    Nancy Kruh, People.com, 26 Nov. 2024
Definition of kindle
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