combusts

present tense third-person singular of combust

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Verb
  • In the endless daylight of the Arctic summer, the tapetum lucidum, a mirror-like layer behind the retina, glows golden, reflecting light efficiently to prevent overexposure.
    Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2025
  • Under federal law, trunks of cars built after 2002 are required to contain a mechanical release lever inside the trunk that is easy to find and glows in the dark.
    Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 15 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Key Takeaways The number of calories a person burns during a mile run averages around 100, but there is considerable variation depending on several factors, especially weight.
    Nancy LeBrun, Verywell Health, 8 Oct. 2025
  • In fact, Anderson is laughing at both sides while the world burns.
    Graham Hillard, The Washington Examiner, 3 Oct. 2025
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“Combusts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/combusts. Accessed 25 Oct. 2025.

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