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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Recent Examples of combustible
Even so, the Garland Fire Department used the opportunity to remind residents to prioritize kitchen fire safety by keeping combustible items — including paper towels, dish towels, food packaging, and plastic containers — away from stovetops and, if necessary, investing in safety stove knob covers.
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Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 20 Jan. 2026
The department reminded residents to keep combustible items like paper towels or plastic containers off stovetops, to always turn off burners and ovens, to never leave cooking unattended and to keep the area clutter-free.
—Brie Stimson, FOXNews.com, 17 Jan. 2026
Carbon Monoxide Detector This four-in-one detector not only reads carbon monoxide on the road but also detects other combustible, explosive gases, like LPG (methane), propane, and natural gas.
—Jillian Dara, Travel + Leisure, 16 Jan. 2026
The available evidence raises more questions than answers in an extremely combustible situation in an already tense city.
—Michael McAuliffe, Sun Sentinel, 11 Jan. 2026
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Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 20 Jan. 2026
The department reminded residents to keep combustible items like paper towels or plastic containers off stovetops, to always turn off burners and ovens, to never leave cooking unattended and to keep the area clutter-free.
—Brie Stimson, FOXNews.com, 17 Jan. 2026
Carbon Monoxide Detector This four-in-one detector not only reads carbon monoxide on the road but also detects other combustible, explosive gases, like LPG (methane), propane, and natural gas.
—Jillian Dara, Travel + Leisure, 16 Jan. 2026
The available evidence raises more questions than answers in an extremely combustible situation in an already tense city.
—Michael McAuliffe, Sun Sentinel, 11 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for combustible
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Russian sources indicate that Sarma can employ a range of existing and future 300 mm munitions, including high-explosive and guided rockets.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Feb. 2026
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The statement said the attacker on Friday opened fire on security guards who tried to stop him at the main gate before detonating his explosive vest after reaching the mosque's inner gate.—
MUNIR AHMED,
Arkansas Online,
8 Feb. 2026
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The incident, which released flammable hydrocarbons, injured four workers and forced 14 schools into lockdown.—
Jasmine Mendez,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Feb. 2026
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And what wasn’t a warehouse was a small manufacturing building, likely filled with flammable chemicals.—
Jacques Kelly,
Baltimore Sun,
7 Feb. 2026
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Luckily, the cartoon cat didn't explode, as the balloon was filled with non-inflammable helium.—
Kate Hogan,
PEOPLE,
27 Nov. 2025
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Police found the construction company name on inflammable polystyrene boards that firefighters found blocking some windows at the apartment complex.—
Catherine Nicholls,
CNN Money,
26 Nov. 2025
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The facility at 6411 Oak Canyon was slated to close at the end of 2025, but city leaders changed plans recently and area residents can continue to visit the site to dispose of paint cans, batteries and anything that contains corrosive, toxic, ignitable or reactive ingredients.—
Victoria Le,
Oc Register,
31 Dec. 2025
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The training process also exposes canines to six classifications of ignitable liquids.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
17 Nov. 2025
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The fiery meeting at the South Shore Cultural Center began with local Ald.—
Alice Yin,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Feb. 2026
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House Democrats clashed with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Wednesday during a fiery hearing on Capitol Hill that devolved into shouting matches and throwing sharp elbows.—
Fritz Farrow,
ABC News,
4 Feb. 2026
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“Combustible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/combustible. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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