extinguishable

Definition of extinguishablenext

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Adjective
  • Vladimir Putin does not seem the appeasable or satiable type.
    Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 9 Dec. 2021
Adjective
  • The nonprofit is accepting bottled water, non-perishable food, tents, pet food, tools, first aid supplies and infant care items for those affected by the devastating earthquakes.
    Manuel Bojorquez, CBS News, 29 June 2026
  • Like many food industries, Cauldron Ice Cream faces the challenge of perishable ingredients.
    Chloe Dao, Mercury News, 29 June 2026
Adjective
  • Which in layman’s terms means the Canvas L can produce more precise, controlled and transparent sound.
    John Archer, Forbes.com, 27 June 2026
  • Hurteau says while many land managers and fire experts have been working to restore forest health, there still isn't nearly enough controlled burning being done.
    Lauren Sommer, NPR, 4 May 2026
Adjective
  • Antinous is the principal mortal antagonist in Homer’s Odyssey.
    Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 1 July 2026
  • In 2026, with global biodiversity in mortal danger, the Galápagos aren’t just a cradle of incredible variation.
    Emma Sarappo, The Atlantic, 26 June 2026
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
Adjective
  • 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
  • While not every object in the game world will be destructible, the team is working hard on making as much destruction as possible, while also balancing the need for cover.
    Oliver Brandt, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • Since joining the winery, Melton has brought a restrained, classical sensibility to wines known for an ability to age.
    Jill Barth, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
  • The world press was less restrained; the Post, the Daily Mail, the Hindustan Times, and many others ran screaming headlines, accompanied by photographs of the climbers purloined from social media.
    William Finnegan, New Yorker, 29 June 2026
Adjective
  • The bears seen in large urban centers and agricultural areas, like the southeastern corners of the state and parts of the western border, are generally transient, as those areas don't have enough woods to create a good habitat.
    Finch Walker, USA Today, 4 July 2026
  • The guest population is transient, with many checking in for short stays on their way in or out of town.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 July 2026
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“Extinguishable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extinguishable. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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