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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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as in penetrable
capable of being passed into or through
the jungle is not passable without a machete
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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
And while most gooseneck kettles would do a passable job, the Stagg’s precision and control really do elevate the experience.
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Jesse Raub, Bon Appétit, 12 Mar. 2025
Consumer incomes in aggregate continue to grow, February job growth was passable and a slow start to retail sales this winter means a bigger spending cushion in coming months.
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 8 Mar. 2025
Nothing that happens next is unexpected, but The Other Two has some passable high jinks and earnest emotion when Will realizes that everybody seems to like his clone better than him because Twoie’s putting in the work and trying.
—James Grebey, Vulture, 6 Mar. 2025
In any case, now that the tedious business of busting out of jail is done, Moira cleverly disguises herself as one of the clan with a barely passable Scottish accent and seamlessly och, aye’s her way into the heart of the child massacre preparations.
—Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 2 Mar. 2025
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Jesse Raub, Bon Appétit, 12 Mar. 2025
Consumer incomes in aggregate continue to grow, February job growth was passable and a slow start to retail sales this winter means a bigger spending cushion in coming months.
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 8 Mar. 2025
Nothing that happens next is unexpected, but The Other Two has some passable high jinks and earnest emotion when Will realizes that everybody seems to like his clone better than him because Twoie’s putting in the work and trying.
—James Grebey, Vulture, 6 Mar. 2025
In any case, now that the tedious business of busting out of jail is done, Moira cleverly disguises herself as one of the clan with a barely passable Scottish accent and seamlessly och, aye’s her way into the heart of the child massacre preparations.
—Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 2 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for passable
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With more than 500 square miles of navigable waters, the Bay and its tributaries have kayak outfitters with key locations for spectacular views of San Francisco.—
Jill K. Robinson,
AFAR Media,
20 Mar. 2025
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There are more than one hundred kilometers of hiking trails to explore throughout the preserve, with destinations spanning from the easily-navigable Leska Educational Trail to the verdant Schlosser’s Meadow—but for birdwatchers in particular, the source of the Kupa River is the perfect spot.—
Jared Ranahan,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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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
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The former Washington Husky has had a decent start to his 2025 season.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Apr. 2025
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Thus far, Wall Street has had a decent start to the first-quarter earnings season.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2025
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The surgery was difficult due to Bolsonaro’s prior surgeries and stab wound, but Sunday’s procedure did not have unexpected complications and the result was satisfactory, doctors said, adding that hospital visits for now should be limited to family.—
Reuters,
CNN Money,
14 Apr. 2025
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According to the complaint, Combs allegedly said the act wasn’t satisfactory and threatened Doe with violence afterward.—
Jennifer Zhan,
Vulture,
28 Mar. 2025
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At Congonhas Airport, the most notable change was the resurfacing of the runway, now with transverse grooving and a porous friction layer to improve water drainage and reduce the risk of skidding.—
Isadora Wandermurem,
Time,
23 Apr. 2025
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With the rise of remote work, smartphones and constant connectivity, the boundaries between these roles have become increasingly porous.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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But as the mental health conditions among youth have become increasingly severe following the COVID-19 pandemic, more families are turning to desperate measures to find adequate care for their children.—
Michaela Ramm,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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Although emergency departments might have adequate staff at off times, other hospital resources might be limited at night and on weekends, which could be a problem in these emergencies, Johns said.—
Neha Mukherjee,
CNN Money,
21 Apr. 2025
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For small teams, especially in early-stage startups, spreading content efforts thin often leads to mediocre results across all platforms.—
Abdo Riani,
Forbes.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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After a mediocre entry in 2023’s Assassin’s Creed Mirage—which began as Valhalla DLC and was developed by B-team Ubisoft Bordeaux—Shadows is an all-in, massive budget monstrosity led by the very Aist of teams.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
18 Apr. 2025
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Passport: Explore the finest destinations and experiences around the world in the Forbes Passport newsletter.—
David Thomas Tao,
Forbes.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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If sports betting is not his jam, that’s just fine, too.—
David B. McGarry,
Baltimore Sun,
21 Apr. 2025
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“Passable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/passable. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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