Thesaurus results for PYRE

pyre

noun

Definition of pyre

as in pile

a quantity of wood heaped together for burning a dead body a funeral pyre

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Recent Examples of pyre In Germany, northeastern France and many parts of Scandinavia and the Baltic, people still build elaborate bonfire pyres to light in the evening and tend long into the night. — Thomas A. Dubois, The Conversation, 17 June 2026 Piles of logs and branches sat among the uncut pines, a fire hazard on a fire-prone landscape, pyres waiting to burn. — Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 15 May 2026 One of the most famous artists in the world, Anselm Kiefer, installed a funeral pyre of nearly 300 of his works at Marian Goodman on West 57th Street, one of the more prestigious galleries at the time. — Jerry Saltz, Vulture, 20 Apr. 2026 However, when the pyre was lit, the boy’s devotion to Lord Vishnu protected him and left him unscathed while Holika, despite her immunity, burned to death. — ABC News, 3 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pyre

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Noun

CoreWeave’s vast debt pile has been the subject of controversy in the past.

— Jim Edwards, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2026
Relocate Leaf Litter and Wood Piles Leaf litter, wood piles, and other yard debris offer shelter not only to pests but also to beneficial insects and wildlife.

— Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of pile

Noun

Once brimming with life, the Dodgers’ historic quest has curled up into a withered heap.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026
Produced by Hollywood stunt champs 87North, the hard-hitting wizards that have been redefining fight choreography since John Wick, Violent Night 2, like its predecessor, promises heaps of gory and satisfyingly kinetic fight scenes.

— Joshua Rivera, Vulture, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of heap

Noun

The entertaining spaces, including the adjoining living and dining rooms, are framed by large windows that look out on the rolling hills.

— Tori Latham, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2026
The area is sparsely populated with private estates set atop hills or within canyons, making firefighting access difficult.

— Tom Tapp, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of hill

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Just be prepared for the machine to spend a considerable amount of time producing a small mountain of plastic waste alongside your masterpiece.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 17 Oct. 2026
Perfect Road, a documentary from Danish directors and cousins Adam and Christian Bonke, follows him on an extreme journey through some of Europe’s highest mountain passes, while also providing a meditation on modern life and character study.

— Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 17 Oct. 2026