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Recent Examples of consumable
The eroticism is undeniable, never safe or consumable.
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Jerry Saltz, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2025
Each successive clip is both effortlessly consumable and wholly unsatisfying.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 20 Oct. 2025
Apple Among various fruit peels that are consumable, the apple peel stands out as one of the most beneficial to include in your diet.
—Lauren Manaker Ms, Verywell Health, 2 Oct. 2025
The set is consumable in 20- and 21-track editions on streaming and digital retailers, with a pair of digital-only 22-track archive editions also offering an exclusive bonus track each.
—Andrew Unterberger, Billboard, 1 Oct. 2025
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Jerry Saltz, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2025
Each successive clip is both effortlessly consumable and wholly unsatisfying.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 20 Oct. 2025
Apple Among various fruit peels that are consumable, the apple peel stands out as one of the most beneficial to include in your diet.
—Lauren Manaker Ms, Verywell Health, 2 Oct. 2025
The set is consumable in 20- and 21-track editions on streaming and digital retailers, with a pair of digital-only 22-track archive editions also offering an exclusive bonus track each.
—Andrew Unterberger, Billboard, 1 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for consumable
Adjective
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This means no open flames outdoors, restricting any barbequing, and being vigilant about any cigarettes or other flammable materials outside.—
Sarah Horbacewicz,
CBS News,
16 Feb. 2026
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Lint from clothing laundered with fabric softeners or dryer sheets may contain residues left behind and can be highly flammable, so make sure to only use lint from laundry cleaned with chemical-free, natural detergents.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
16 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Flammable and inflammable mean the same thing.—
Boston Herald editorial staff,
Boston Herald,
10 Feb. 2026
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Luckily, the cartoon cat didn't explode, as the balloon was filled with non-inflammable helium.—
Kate Hogan,
PEOPLE,
27 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Please tell me the sequel could answer the most burning question of the ’00s: How could Austin not recognize Sam in that mask?—
Stephanie McNeal,
Glamour,
13 Aug. 2025
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Cooper, 30, asked Hargitay one more burning question about the actors' on-screen alter egos: will Olivia and Elliot ever end up together?—
Victoria Edel,
People.com,
26 June 2025
Adjective
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The videos have shocked the nation and ignited protests in Minnesota and other states.—
George Petras,
USA Today,
8 Jan. 2026
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Nearing the ground, the BE-3 engine re-ignited, landing legs deployed and the rocket settled to an on-target touchdown on a concrete pad near the launch gantry.—
William Harwood,
CBS News,
20 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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There’s a slender streak of humor, dry and combustible as kindling, in the film’s exploration of this absurd domestic setup, which lays out the rigid expectations of women and men alike in a punishingly conservative society.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
15 Feb. 2026
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While very successful, Vitello had a colorful and combustible reputation.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
10 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Following fire officials’ recommendations can mean clearing defensible space around homes, replacing fire-prone plants and limiting or removing burnable material, such as wood fencing and sheds.—
Elizabeth A. Logan,
The Conversation,
29 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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This fern can help calm incontinence naturally and soothe inflamed bladders.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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Leonard was rehabbing an inflamed knee that had already been operated on multiple times.—
Law Murray,
New York Times,
6 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The facility at 6411 Oak Canyon was slated to close at the end of 2025, but city leaders changed plans recently and area residents can continue to visit the site to dispose of paint cans, batteries and anything that contains corrosive, toxic, ignitable or reactive ingredients.—
Victoria Le,
Oc Register,
31 Dec. 2025
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The training process also exposes canines to six classifications of ignitable liquids.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
17 Nov. 2025
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“Consumable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consumable. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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