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as in navigable
capable of being traveled on
after the snowstorm ends, the roads might not be passable for the morning ride to school
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2
as in penetrable
capable of being passed into or through
the jungle is not passable without a machete
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3
as in decent
of a level of quality that meets one's needs or standards
that's a passable paper
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as in satisfactory
of average to below average quality
the actor's Scottish accent is passable at best
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Recent Examples of passable
Snowplow and salt truck crews are on standby to keep highways passable, the governor's office said in an update Tuesday morning.
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Mirna Alsharif, NBC News, 18 Feb. 2025
Low-water crossings are inundated with water and may not be passable.
—Bay Area Weather Report, The Mercury News, 15 Feb. 2025
Heart Eyes is strong enough that the shortcomings that keep it in the realm of the passable instead of the actually good are maddening.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 7 Feb. 2025
He isn’t asked to do much else, and has a long way to go as a passable defender.
—Eric Koreen, The Athletic, 16 Jan. 2025
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Mirna Alsharif, NBC News, 18 Feb. 2025
Low-water crossings are inundated with water and may not be passable.
—Bay Area Weather Report, The Mercury News, 15 Feb. 2025
Heart Eyes is strong enough that the shortcomings that keep it in the realm of the passable instead of the actually good are maddening.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 7 Feb. 2025
He isn’t asked to do much else, and has a long way to go as a passable defender.
—Eric Koreen, The Athletic, 16 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for passable
Adjective
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There is no road that circumnavigates the perimeter, at least not easily navigable by car, so being on one side of the island tends to root you there.—
Lauren Mowery,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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Any individual, company or federal or state agency that wants to build a project in navigable waters of the United States, or discharge anything into those waters or wetlands, needs a permit from the Army Corps of Engineers.—
Lisa Friedman,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Strong actors also can’t prop up a script built out of barely penetrable mumbo jumbo.—
David Rooney,
The Hollywood Reporter,
3 Sep. 2019
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Consider the material: Leather sofas are less penetrable by dust, debris, and liquids than fabric sofas.—
Abby Wolner,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Sep. 2024
Adjective
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Baker, who resides in Los Angeles, can’t get a decent catfish to save her life.—
Abigail Covington,
Rolling Stone,
7 Mar. 2025
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Blessedly, Tucci and Esposito infuse their cheesier character moments with a decent dose of sincerity to blunt the edges.—
Courtney Howard,
Variety,
7 Mar. 2025
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While the overall atmosphere and design of the restaurant are aesthetically pleasing, the menu is just as satisfactory.—
Lydia Mansel,
Southern Living,
25 Feb. 2025
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All factors add up to the simple fact that Pereira has no satisfactory understudy for Strand Larsen.—
Steve Madeley,
The Athletic,
20 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Laminate isn’t porous, but moisture can still seep into seams and edges, causing peeling or swelling over time, according to Stein.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
7 Mar. 2025
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But the front line was porous, with locals travelling back and forth to visit relatives, obtain medical care, and collect pensions.—
Joshua Yaffa,
The New Yorker,
24 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Housing reforms to guarantee adequate air filtration and appropriate isolation facilities.—
Powel H. Kazanjian,
The Conversation,
5 Mar. 2025
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After more than 15 months of continuous bombardment, deaths, injuries and displacement, children and families across Gaza are struggling to survive without adequate food, medicine or shelter.—
Sarah Ferguson,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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So was the win a reminder that occasional flashes of excellence aside, the Islanders are in the midst of a fourth straight mediocre season and in need of a reboot/reload that could be sparked by the trades of impending free agents such as Brock Nelson and Kyle Palmieri?—
Jerry Beach,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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The 29-year-old had a mediocre year with Washington in 2023, and he’s bounced between minor league deals since.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
5 Mar. 2025
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By introducing finer gradations and supporting 16-QAM with a 2/3 coding rate, Wi-Fi 8 ensures smoother transitions between speed tiers, ultimately enhancing overall transmission rates by 5%-30% and guaranteeing stable connectivity as users move.—
Mark Vena,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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New York first joined the guide in 2005, kicking off a new focus on fine dining in America.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Mar. 2025
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“Passable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/passable. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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