as in porous
capable of being passed into or through
unfortunately, our netting proved to be a rather penetrable barrier that allowed in our cabin a steady stream of mosquitoes
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Recent Examples of penetrable
As last weekend’s tightrope walk shows, the site remains penetrable.
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Harriet Ryan, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2024
Among Clarke’s first major requests was research into ways Metro could make gates less penetrable.
—Justin George, Washington Post, 28 July 2023
Twenty-seven months into the COVID-19 pandemic, our defenses against the coronavirus seem at once stronger and more penetrable than ever.
—Dhruv Khullar, The New Yorker, 23 May 2022
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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Harriet Ryan, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2024
Among Clarke’s first major requests was research into ways Metro could make gates less penetrable.
—Justin George, Washington Post, 28 July 2023
Twenty-seven months into the COVID-19 pandemic, our defenses against the coronavirus seem at once stronger and more penetrable than ever.
—Dhruv Khullar, The New Yorker, 23 May 2022
Strong actors also can’t prop up a script built out of barely penetrable mumbo jumbo.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
See All Example Sentences for penetrable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for penetrable
Adjective
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Avoid terra-cotta pots for moisture-loving plants like ferns, Venus flytraps, and peace lilies since the porous clay dries out the soil quickly.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
11 Feb. 2026
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Because the graphene aerogel is thin and porous, there is substantial space for chemical reactions.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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With this option, traditional pavers are installed on top of a permeable gravel base, with wider gaps that allow water to penetrate between the pavers and down into the gravel base.—
Alexandra Kelly,
Martha Stewart,
9 Feb. 2026
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Niscemi was built on a hill on layers of sand and clay that become particularly permeable in heavy rain and have shifted before, most recently in a major 1997 landslide that forced the evacuation of 400 people, geologists say.—
Nicole Winfield,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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After rinsing, Enma dries the silver immediately with a soft absorbent cloth to avoid any water marks.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
9 Feb. 2026
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For spa-like pre and post-shower rituals, Harrison reaches for this hyper-absorbent piece from Boll & Branch, which has a luxury weight to it that feels distinctly Four Seasons.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
2 Feb. 2026
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“Penetrable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/penetrable. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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