extinguishable

adjective

Definition of extinguishablenext
1
as in satiable

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2
as in perishable

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for extinguishable
  1. satiable
  2. perishable
  3. satisfiable
  4. mortal
  5. controlled
  6. destructible
  7. satiated
  8. transient
Adjective
  • Vladimir Putin does not seem the appeasable or satiable type.
    — Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 9 Dec. 2021
Definition of satiable
Adjective
  • Like other foods, bird seed is perishable and will spoil if it’s kept in unsuitable conditions.
    — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 27 Sep. 2026
  • Eversource is urging customers to prepare or restock storm kits that should include flashlights, batteries, water, non-perishable foods, medications, pet food and other necessities.
    — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of perishable
Adjective
  • Stories are just another way of looking sideways at a thing that can have no satisfiable deconstruction.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of satisfiable
Adjective
  • Syracuse plunged what sure felt like the mortal dagger early in the third quarter.
    — Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 3 Oct. 2026
  • The wheels hammered the concrete, every seam a mortal threat.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of mortal
Adjective
  • Those tests have covered both controlled and uncontrolled airspace.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Which in layman’s terms means the Canvas L can produce more precise, controlled and transparent sound.
    — John Archer, Forbes.com, 27 June 2026
Definition of controlled
Adjective
  • Players compete for fame and fortune in destructible arenas modeled after real-world locations like Monaco and Las Vegas.
    — Jennifer Maas, Variety, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Every area in Bananza is largely and compulsively destructible, which is a nice nod to 2001’s Red Faction or, of course, the aforementioned arcade classic Rampage.
    — Mitch Wallace, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Definition of destructible
Adjective
  • The quantity was sufficient, but the variety needed just a little something extra to ensure everyone would stay satiated—and sober.
    — Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 29 Nov. 2025
Definition of satiated
Adjective
  • Back in February, Wyandotte County commissioners decided that the local government would direct a portion of its future sales, use and transient guest tax revenues to pay for the Chiefs development.
    — Sofi Zeman October 8, Kansas City Star, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Davis, West Sacramento and unincorporated Sacramento County already charge a 12% transient occupancy tax, and Measure X would bring Yolo County’s rate in line with those jurisdictions.
    — Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of transient
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“Extinguishable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extinguishable. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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