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. perishable
  2. mortal
  3. destructible
  4. controlled
  5. transient
  6. restrained
Adjective
  • But so far, experts say only a fraction of perishable goods are likely to see an impact in the short term.
    Rob Wile, NBC News, 3 Oct. 2024
  • There will likely be some shortages caused by the port strike, but mostly for perishable goods for which the US market depends on imports.
    CNN.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 2 Oct. 2024
Definition of perishable
Adjective
  • Everyone from Mel Gibson to Patrick Dempsey has graced the cover of our annual Sexiest Man Alive issue, but only a select few have had the charisma to outlast this mortal coil!
    John Russell, People.com, 31 Oct. 2024
  • But for some folks, shuffling off this mortal coil doesn’t necessarily mean the money stops rolling in.
    Chris Dobstaff, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
Definition of mortal
Adjective
  • Russ Bullock, Piranha Games CEO and campaign director, showed off the destructible environments as these lumbering machines blasted each other.
    Gieson Cacho, The Mercury News, 5 Apr. 2024
  • Players can assemble an ever-evolving all-star squad of Super Heroes and Super Villains, while battling with unique super powers across a dynamic lineup of destructible maps from across the Marvel Multiverse.
    Paul Tassi, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024
Definition of destructible
Adjective
  • The Yankees were far more controlled, ranking twenty fifth in the MLB with 39.
    Giovanni Malloy, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
  • Some examples include building community structures in parks that incorporate garage-door-style windows that fully enclose the space in case of rain or cold, or altering policies to allow (safe, controlled) outdoor firepits in appropriate situations.
    Marissa Conrad, Bon Appétit, 16 Oct. 2024
Definition of controlled
Adjective
  • Without the extension, the browser displays an error message while a transient pop-up explains what happened.
    PCMAG, PCMAG, 27 Nov. 2024
  • While the transient TikToker may have only recently arrived in the area, Gross pointed out that the school is clearly visible and should have been recognizable.
    Arlyssa D. Becenti, The Arizona Republic, 19 Nov. 2024
Definition of transient
Adjective
  • Madison plays Ani with her heart incrementally open and then slammed shut, her emotions playing out all over her face; Borisov is more laconic and more restrained.
    Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 15 Nov. 2024
  • In the first half of the City game, Palmer seemed more restrained in his starting position wide on the right, illustrated by the touch map below.
    Liam Twomey, The Athletic, 28 Aug. 2024
Definition of restrained
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