Thesaurus results for COMBUST

combust

verb

kəm-ˈbəst

Definition of combust

as in to burn

to be on fire especially brightly anthracite, which is naturally hard, combusts more cleanly than bituminous coal

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Recent Examples of combust Unlike SpaceX's current workhorse launcher Falcon 9, which burns a form of the aviation fuel kerosene, Starship combusts the much cleaner combination of methane and liquid oxygen. — Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 11 Aug. 2026 In another sequence, vast acres of parched, golden wheat fields suddenly combust into flames while being industrially harvested. — Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 16 June 2026 The big-picture difference on Monday was that San Antonio’s offense finally showed up, and, in particular, that the Spurs didn’t combust with atrocious decisions in transition. — John Hollinger, New York Times, 10 June 2026 Watch party or not, the whole city might combust if the Knicks win an NBA Championship. — Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 23 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for combust

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Pre-soirée, however, Vogue couldn’t resist the chance to catch a private moment with Carey and ask her some of our burning questions.

— Christian Allaire, Vogue, 3 Nov. 2026
Power lines, vehicles, machinery, burning of debris and campfires can spark fires year-round.

— Virginia Iglesias, The Conversation, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of burn

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The embers of romance begin to glow as Nora shows Joseph how to embrace the freedom of camp life.

— Rachel LaBonte, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Oct. 2026
Don’t miss wearable glass costumes, an interactive botanical soundscape, glowing geometric light sanctuaries, and works by Dale Chihuly and other modern masters.

— Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 28 Oct. 2026

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That’s especially true in the Southeast, where there’s no shortage of uniquely thrilling opening acts from Chief Osceola and his flaming spear at Florida State to the eagle’s pre-game lap around Jordan Hare Stadium at Auburn.

— Elizabeth Hutchison Hicklin, Southern Living, 21 Oct. 2026
The flaming tower is part of a component most often known in Russian by the acronym ELOU-AVT, shorthand for an Electric Desalting and Atmospheric-Vacuum Distillation Unit.

— Jarrett Ley, Washington Post, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of flame

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