as in explosive
capable of catching or being set on fire
don't store oily rags and other combustible materials in a hot attic
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Its sound was fueled by singalong rock choruses and the combustible chemistry between guitarist-songwriter Noel and singer-sibling Liam.
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CBS News, 30 Sep. 2024
Smith & Cross is a beast, the standard bearer of the category, its flavor amplified further still by being bottled at a combustible 114 proof.
—Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 6 July 2024
The owners claim in the lawsuit that their businesses are struggling because patrons avoid the area where sidewalks are blocked by makeshift shelters and riddled with trash, used needles, combustible materials and human feces.
—Sierra Lopez, The Mercury News, 4 Oct. 2024
Tow or move the vehicle at least 50 feet from structures, cars, personal property and any other combustible materials.
—Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 1 Oct. 2024
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CBS News, 30 Sep. 2024
Smith & Cross is a beast, the standard bearer of the category, its flavor amplified further still by being bottled at a combustible 114 proof.
—Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 6 July 2024
The owners claim in the lawsuit that their businesses are struggling because patrons avoid the area where sidewalks are blocked by makeshift shelters and riddled with trash, used needles, combustible materials and human feces.
—Sierra Lopez, The Mercury News, 4 Oct. 2024
Tow or move the vehicle at least 50 feet from structures, cars, personal property and any other combustible materials.
—Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 1 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for combustible
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“Combustible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/combustible. Accessed 4 Nov. 2024.
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