as in incredible
too extraordinary or improbable to believe
the formerly inconceivable idea that humans could land on the moon
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Recent Examples of inconceivable
Not long ago, parting ways with this Hall of Fame caliber player was inconceivable.
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Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 24 Feb. 2025
The remains rested there until 2015, when the Department of Defense — using DNA to do what was once inconceivable — began painstakingly identifying them and locating next of kin, many of whom had since moved and died.
—Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press, 6 Dec. 2024
Now the inconceivable is happening: Pheasants are vanishing.
—Lisa M. Krieger, The Mercury News, 30 Nov. 2024
That such a debate exists seemed inconceivable at this time last year when Adam Peters became Washington’s general manager.
—Ben Standig, The Athletic, 14 Feb. 2025
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Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 24 Feb. 2025
The remains rested there until 2015, when the Department of Defense — using DNA to do what was once inconceivable — began painstakingly identifying them and locating next of kin, many of whom had since moved and died.
—Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press, 6 Dec. 2024
Now the inconceivable is happening: Pheasants are vanishing.
—Lisa M. Krieger, The Mercury News, 30 Nov. 2024
That such a debate exists seemed inconceivable at this time last year when Adam Peters became Washington’s general manager.
—Ben Standig, The Athletic, 14 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inconceivable
Adjective
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There are countless women running incredible kitchens.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
8 Mar. 2025
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The group has scored an incredible six No. 1 hits on the Hot 100, which certifies the South Korean stars as among the most commercially successful acts of the past decade.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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When the late-night host pushed further, asking if the actor had experienced any close encounters himself, Harrelson was incredulous.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
26 Feb. 2025
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Lawmakers were incredulous at times, struggling to decide to where to press them for details.—
Mark Pazniokas,
Hartford Courant,
15 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Furthermore, with Florian Wirtz walking off the pitch with an injury today, a Leverkusen comeback is even more unlikely.—
Manuel Veth,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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However, upon further research, NASA confirmed that impact with Earth is unlikely to happen.—
Tommy Tuberville,
Newsweek,
7 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Given his excellent contact and batted ball profile, a .254 AVG is at his low-end, and .300 is hardly impossible.—
Jake Ciely,
The Athletic,
10 Mar. 2025
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But dodging it’s nearly impossible for most New Yorkers, so the dread just keeps simmering.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
10 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Gwyneth Paltrow, Shakespeare in Love Best Director: Steven Spielberg, Saving Private Ryan The idea of formerly notorious bachelor Warren Beatty (front row, center, on Oscar statue) having an actress on his lap wouldn’t be unthinkable in most contexts.—
Zach Schonfeld,
Vulture,
26 Feb. 2025
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The Sabres had been playing better before the break but this is still a team firmly in 16th in the East, headed to the draft lottery for an unthinkable 13th consecutive season.—
Arthur Staple,
The Athletic,
22 Feb. 2025
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Beyond her kids’ personal experiences, Lyons said the idea that the district would close a campus that’s been educating elementary students for 90 years is unimaginable.—
Silas Allen,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Mar. 2025
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In recent weeks, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has emerged as a big supporter of the crypto industry — a shift that seemed unimaginable just a few years ago.—
Vinamrata Chaturvedi,
Quartz,
28 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The access that the Biden administration gave you was unbelievable.—
Addie Morfoot,
Variety,
8 Mar. 2025
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Stephanie has just published a book about her unbelievable friendship with Emily, and is preparing to send her son Miles (Joshua Satine), a precocious adolescent condemned to being an instrument for exposition, to camp.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
The Hollywood Reporter,
7 Mar. 2025
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“Inconceivable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inconceivable. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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