as in sacrificed
to give up as an offering to a god
a ceremony in which they immolated their cherished possessions so that the gods would send rain
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Recent Examples of immolated
For instance, in Atlanta a man self- immolated in front of the Israeli embassy.
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for immolated
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However, Colorado farmers and communities should not be sacrificed to enable the ridiculous growth sprawl of the lower basin states.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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Democrats have opposed the president’s efforts but long ago sacrificed the moral high ground.—
Colin Pascal,
Baltimore Sun,
25 Apr. 2026
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On immigration, Tamayo offered unequivocal support for the ordinance, grounding his position in personal experience with affected families during his 11 years as a Chula Vista Elementary School District trustee.—
Walker Armstrong,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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But not for the hundreds of high school students from throughout Los Angeles County who attended the10th annual Prom Dress & Tux Gift-Away and Resource Fair that were offered free formal attire at the Sheraton Gateway Los Angeles Hotel on April 25.—
Staff Photographer,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Immolated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/immolated. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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