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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Recent Examples of combustive
That’s made the voter roll controversy particularly combustive in West Bengal, where almost a third of the 90 million-strong population are Muslim and where the BJP has been making inroads in recent years.
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Esha Mitra, CNN Money, 1 May 2026
Esha Mitra, CNN Money, 1 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for combustive
Adjective
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In rare circumstances, this may cause combustible materials to overheat, potentially leading to a vehicle fire.—
June 9,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
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After the Great Chicago Fire of 1871 and another devastating blaze in 1874, Chicago grew wary of combustible construction.—
David Hammond,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2026
Adjective
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Drafted seventh overall by the San Francisco 49ers in 2011 out of Missouri, Smith had one of the most explosive starts for a defensive player in NFL history.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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In recent weeks, Iran has dramatically escalated efforts to seal off its cache of near bomb-grade uranium, deliberately collapsing tunnels and booby-trapping entrances with explosive mines, according to five sources familiar with US intelligence.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
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“Combustive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/combustive. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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