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as in satiable
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as in perishable
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for extinguishable
Adjective
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Vladimir Putin does not seem the appeasable or satiable type.—
Jay Nordlinger,
National Review,
9 Dec. 2021
Adjective
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Store In The Refrigerator Raspberries are highly perishable, so store them in the refrigerator as soon as possible.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
25 Apr. 2026
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Until those fees are paid, owners may only remove essential items such as cash, a checkbook, a driver’s license, perishable goods, medication and tools needed for work.—
Mike Stunson,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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But James has been much more mortal in the two games since, and the Lakers have lost both.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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Yet there’s wisdom amid the silliness, as the story gently makes a case for the necessity of grief, mindfulness and mortal awareness, even in a life otherwise unburdened by adult human responsibility.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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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
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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
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Too bad the script feels less controlled and more directionless when each of these characters go head to head with an increasing body count across several bloody incidents.—
Tomris Laffly,
Variety,
14 Mar. 2026
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Once the legs are free, slow and controlled motions can help a person gradually reach firmer ground.—
Outside,
Outside,
5 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Yet transforming lived experience from transient memory into actionable data introduces profound friction.—
Celina Yong,
STAT,
16 Apr. 2026
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But some officials, like Miami Beach Commissioner Alex Fernandez, say these short-term rental buildings come with some of the same problems as traditional Airbnbs, like driving up rents for nearby residences and contributing to a more transient feeling in a neighborhood.—
Catherine Odom,
Miami Herald,
10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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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
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To the left is a relaxed deck for post-dip chilling; to the right is the beautifully restrained restaurant, partly enclosed in a glasshouse with an undulating canopy roof.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Apr. 2026
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Neither restrained nor overpowering.—
Brock Keeling,
Oc Register,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Extinguishable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extinguishable. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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