as in cleared
capable of being traveled on
this map shows which rivers are navigable and which aren't
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Recent Examples of navigable
Steep hills, ruts and low-traction surfaces were easily navigable.
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Mark Phelan, Freep.com, 6 Aug. 2025
Historically, high copper and zinc levels have been found in the stream, which is technically classified as a navigable waterway.
—Laura Schulte, jsonline.com, 1 Aug. 2025
The navigable shipping lanes for massive supertankers are only about two miles wide in each direction, requiring vessels to pass through both Iranian and Omani territorial waters.
—John Liu, CNN Money, 23 June 2025
The Games app will work in both portrait and landscape mode and be navigable via controller.
—ArsTechnica, 9 June 2025
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Mark Phelan, Freep.com, 6 Aug. 2025
Historically, high copper and zinc levels have been found in the stream, which is technically classified as a navigable waterway.
—Laura Schulte, jsonline.com, 1 Aug. 2025
The navigable shipping lanes for massive supertankers are only about two miles wide in each direction, requiring vessels to pass through both Iranian and Omani territorial waters.
—John Liu, CNN Money, 23 June 2025
The Games app will work in both portrait and landscape mode and be navigable via controller.
—ArsTechnica, 9 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for navigable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for navigable
Adjective
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On the other end, a clear brow gel sculpts natural hairs into your preferred position.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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This reliability could speed up the shoe design cycle and reduce costs, while giving developers a clearer picture of real-world performance.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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This team was scrambling to put together a cogent, passable 53-man roster only a few weeks ago.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
10 Sep. 2025
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Finding a passable wing that can shoot and defend will put the Knicks in a better situation for the now and for the future.—
Tom Rende,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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For many, digital transformation has emerged as a new non-negotiable.—
Cristian Paun,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Farktop Double-Breasted Long Trench Coat As the weather cools, an extra layer becomes non-negotiable for early mornings and late evenings.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
14 Sep. 2025
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“Navigable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/navigable. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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