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
The more the lint trap builds, the more susceptible your appliance is to starting a fire as the lint is flammable and creates more friction when not cleaned out regularly.
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Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 28 Dec. 2025
Avoid using abrasive or flammable cleaners on stainless steel surfaces to prevent damage and safety hazards.
—Alicia Chilton, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Dec. 2025
Hazardous and flammable items such as batteries, gas containers and chemicals, should not be placed in garbage and recycling carts, the city says.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 22 Dec. 2025
While plants and landscaping are the chief focus, the law also applies to fencing, patios and decks made of wood or other flammable materials.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Dec. 2025
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Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 28 Dec. 2025
Avoid using abrasive or flammable cleaners on stainless steel surfaces to prevent damage and safety hazards.
—Alicia Chilton, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Dec. 2025
Hazardous and flammable items such as batteries, gas containers and chemicals, should not be placed in garbage and recycling carts, the city says.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 22 Dec. 2025
While plants and landscaping are the chief focus, the law also applies to fencing, patios and decks made of wood or other flammable materials.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flammable
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Firefighters believe the fire started accidentally when combustible materials were left too close to a heat source, according to Evans.—
Timia Cobb
Breaking News Reporter,
Dallas Morning News,
5 Jan. 2026
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When a fire begins in a room without ventilation, the heat radiates downward, eventually engulfing all combustible items in its path, causing a flashover, per NFPA.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
2 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
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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 9 Jan. 2026.
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