as in burnt
to be on fire especially brightly
anthracite, which is naturally hard, combusts more cleanly than bituminous coal
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Recent Examples of combusted
When, last year, Oasis announced a reunion tour after 15 years apart, the internet promptly combusted.
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Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 3 Sep. 2025
Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for combusted
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Staub’s casserole dish makes cold spots and burnt edges a thing of the past by delivering delicious results with every bake.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
25 Sep. 2025
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These World War I ships were deliberately burnt and sunk in the late 1920s, and have also become rich habitats for both marine and seabird life including ospreys (Pandion haliaetus) and Atlantic sturgeon (Acipenser oxyrinchus).—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
25 Sep. 2025
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As Virgin Voyages' new stage show began, pink neon letters spelling out a woman's name glowed brightly in the low lights.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
29 Sep. 2025
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In the last few seconds her palm glowed red, and then the light disappeared.—
Rachel Seo,
Variety,
20 Sep. 2025
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“Combusted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/combusted. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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