incinerate
verb (used with object)
to burn or reduce to ashes; cremate.
incinerating
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present participleof incinerate.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Flames have torn through vast swathes of forest in both countries, incinerating properties and forcing the evacuation of tens of thousands of people.
From Barron's ● Jul. 28, 2026
"By reusing plastic waste that is already in Hawaii, we can reduce the environmental and economic impacts of transporting waste plastics from the islands, incinerating it or dumping it in Hawaii's overflowing landfills."
From Science Daily ● Jun. 28, 2026
After all, the “Toy Story” franchise has had pure villains before — one of them almost got away with incinerating the toys for good!
From Salon ● Jun. 21, 2026
Politicians will be tempted to let inflation whittle them down instead, incinerating the value of very long-term bonds.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 12, 2026
Then, just as in her nightmares, the Mark of Athena burned across the walls, incinerating the spiders until the room was empty except for the smell of sickly sweet ashes.
From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan
