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
  • Through 2027, Gartner predicts early examples of this emerging technology will focus on solving logistical challenges such as real-time retail stock checking and perishable goods management.
    Peter High, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024
  • The independent duchies of sixteenth-century Italy established free ports, which allowed slavers safe passage and relieved import duties for transiting merchants in need of temporary storage for perishable goods like grain.
    Gideon Lewis-Kraus, The New Yorker, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of perishable
Adjective
  • Wizards Beyond Waverly Place follows an adult Justin Russo (Henrie), who has chosen to lead a normal, mortal life with his family; that is, until his sister Alex (Gomez) introduces him to Billie (Janice LeAnn Brown), a wizard-in-training who needs Justin’s mentorship.
    Kirsten Chuba, The Hollywood Reporter, 29 Oct. 2024
  • Wizards Beyond Waverly Place follows an adult Justin Russo, who has chosen to lead a normal, mortal life with his family.
    Katie Campione, Deadline, 29 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
  • That said, management was quick to note that these issues are transient and a matter of timing, not demand.
    Zev Fima, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2024
  • Chelsea shared on her Instagram Stories that the toddler had developed transient synovitis from a viral infection.
    Emily Blackwood, People.com, 26 Oct. 2024
Definition of transient
Adjective
  • Finally, the treble was so smooth and restrained, never straying into sibilance or even a hint of distortion.
    Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
  • The e-commerce companies have stopped releasing Singles Day GMV figures in recent years as consumer spending in China has grown more restrained.
    Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 3 Nov. 2024
Definition of restrained
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