as in combustible
capable of catching or being set on fire
with such a highly combustive inventory, the ropewalk was engulfed in flames in a matter of minutes
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Adjective
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Fire officials recommend keeping heaters at least three feet away from anything combustible and never leaving them running unattended.—
Daniel Wilkerson,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026 -
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.—
Desiree Anello,
PEOPLE,
20 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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While chatting with Fallon, Sink shared a few thoughts on the explosive finale of Stranger Things—some of which proved to be a little controversial.—
Meg Walters,
InStyle,
7 Jan. 2026
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McNeil-Warren is an explosive, rangy defender with sound tackling technique, and a violent finisher.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Combustive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/combustive. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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