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Recent Examples of consumable
And protein is very hot right now, so anything consumable with a protein label is in for the wellness culture.
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Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 17 Mar. 2026
Tax consumable hemp products at 15% of retail costs.
—Marissa Payne, Des Moines Register, 5 Feb. 2026
Flowers, food and other consumable items — within reasonable quantities — are permitted, as are copies of books presented by an author, provided the subject matter isn’t controversial.
—Erin Hill, PEOPLE, 25 Dec. 2025
Within the management zone, putting out grain, salt products, minerals or other consumable products is not allowed.
—Kirsten Fiscus, Nashville Tennessean, 3 Dec. 2025
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Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 17 Mar. 2026
Tax consumable hemp products at 15% of retail costs.
—Marissa Payne, Des Moines Register, 5 Feb. 2026
Flowers, food and other consumable items — within reasonable quantities — are permitted, as are copies of books presented by an author, provided the subject matter isn’t controversial.
—Erin Hill, PEOPLE, 25 Dec. 2025
Within the management zone, putting out grain, salt products, minerals or other consumable products is not allowed.
—Kirsten Fiscus, Nashville Tennessean, 3 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for consumable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for consumable
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In the most recent incident, a bottle containing a flammable liquid was thrown through the window of the Harrow synagogue on Saturday night, causing smoke damage, police said.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
20 Apr. 2026
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The current liquid batteries use a flammable fluid that can catch fire if the battery is damaged or overheats.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Many works of Georges MĂ©liès are even believed to have been burned as the original negatives, as the nitrate film stock is incredibly fragile and inflammable.—
Munis Raza,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Mar. 2026
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Flammable and inflammable mean the same thing.—
Boston Herald editorial staff,
Boston Herald,
10 Feb. 2026
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 2018 change In 2017, the #MeToo movement had swept into the public consciousness and ignited calls for change.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Apr. 2026
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Some ignited fireworks and others spoke from a bullhorn or spray-painted anti-ICE phrases on vehicles and an unoccupied guard booth.—
Emerson Clarridge
Updated March 11,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Once the windows and walls are breached, all the combustible things inside like couches, furniture, clothes and plastics quickly erupt and begin sending large showers of dangerous burning embers lofted by heavy wind, setting new fires a block or two away.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 Apr. 2026
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McCraney has a way of drawing the best from actors in tight combustible spaces and Mann has a long history with Fugard.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 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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The lefty underwent his second Tommy John surgery in August 2023 and then missed the entire 2025 season due to an inflamed nerve in his left triceps.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026
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Thanks to the exosome delivery system, these ingredients are able to very quickly provide deep yet weightless hydration, tighter, less inflamed skin with a stronger barrier.—
Tamim Alnuweiri,
InStyle,
1 Apr. 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 23 Apr. 2026.
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