as in combustible
capable of catching or being set on fire
avoid wearing loose flammable clothing when using the blowtorch
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Recent Examples of flammable
Kidd encouraged people to get their homes ready, and keep space heaters away from anything flammable.
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Steven Rosenbaum, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
Space heaters, which are a source of winter home fires, should be used with caution, on hard surfaces and anything flammable should be at least three feet away.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 22 Jan. 2026
But most linens are flammable, including oven mitts.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 21 Jan. 2026
The law means removing anything flammable, including plants, mulch, most artificial turfs, plastic rain barrels, storage sheds, trash bins, wood piles, hot tubs and patio furniture within five feet.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Jan. 2026
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Steven Rosenbaum, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
Space heaters, which are a source of winter home fires, should be used with caution, on hard surfaces and anything flammable should be at least three feet away.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 22 Jan. 2026
But most linens are flammable, including oven mitts.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 21 Jan. 2026
The law means removing anything flammable, including plants, mulch, most artificial turfs, plastic rain barrels, storage sheds, trash bins, wood piles, hot tubs and patio furniture within five feet.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flammable
Adjective
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Fire officials recommend keeping heaters at least three feet away from anything combustible and never leaving them running unattended.—
Daniel Wilkerson,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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Even so, the Garland Fire Department used the opportunity to remind residents to prioritize kitchen fire safety by keeping combustible items — including paper towels, dish towels, food packaging, and plastic containers — away from stovetops and, if necessary, investing in safety stove knob covers.—
Desiree Anello,
PEOPLE,
20 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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While chatting with Fallon, Sink shared a few thoughts on the explosive finale of Stranger Things—some of which proved to be a little controversial.—
Meg Walters,
InStyle,
7 Jan. 2026
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McNeil-Warren is an explosive, rangy defender with sound tackling technique, and a violent finisher.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Jan. 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
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“Flammable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flammable. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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