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Recent Examples of consumable
That enabled the proliferation of cannabidiol (CBD) products, and permitted hemp to be used in manufacturing non-consumable products like clothing, building materials and bioplastics.
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Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 30 Mar. 2026
And protein is very hot right now, so anything consumable with a protein label is in for the wellness culture.
—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
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Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 30 Mar. 2026
And protein is very hot right now, so anything consumable with a protein label is in for the wellness culture.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for consumable
Adjective
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El Money provided detailed instructions to Lavrynovych on the targets, how to mix flammable substances and steps to avoid being caught.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 June 2026
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Today, many residents — who may have previously complained about the smoky air — understand the benefits of fighting wildfires with fire by burning off palmettos, shrubs and other flammable vegetation.—
Martin E. Comas,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 June 2026
Adjective
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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
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Police found the construction company name on inflammable polystyrene boards that firefighters found blocking some windows at the apartment complex.—
Catherine Nicholls,
CNN Money,
26 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Some people drove or walked by, staring, and a video of the cross-burning gained traction online.—
Hallie Golden,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
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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Most of the projectiles headed toward Dubai were destroyed by air-defense systems, but falling debris hit part of Dubai International Airport, injuring airport staff, and ignited fires at Fairmont The Palm and the Burj Al Arab, two luxury hotels.—
Omnia Al Desoukie,
New Yorker,
19 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Lumber mills are major sources of combustible dust.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 June 2026
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The department doesn't believe the explosion was sparked by the wastewater treatment plant's digester gas, combustible materials, or any of the plant's operations' explosive hazards.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
Adjective
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While commercial applications are still years away, the implications of a non-toxic, un-burnable capacitor are massive.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
10 June 2026
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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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Dorothy commits manslaughter by throwing water on the inflamed Scarecrow, accidentally completing the Wizard’s mission as the witch succumbs to her one weakness.—
Jack Smart,
PEOPLE,
19 Nov. 2025
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Not only that, the activation was highly focused, within just 30 µm of the inflamed region.—
Abhimanyu Ghoshal,
New Atlas,
12 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The lawsuit alleged that from March 2021 through February 2022, undercover district attorney investigators throughout the state found toxic, ignitable, or corrosive waste and pesticides illegally disposed of in dozens of dumpsters at 22 separate facilities.—
Carlos E. Castañeda,
CBS News,
19 Nov. 2025
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The blaze could have been purposely started using ignitable liquids that were found in the debris, but the task force couldn’t rule out the possibility that it was started by a heater in the laundry room.—
Alexis Okeowo,
New Yorker,
16 June 2025
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“Consumable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consumable. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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