as in penetrable
capable of being passed into or through
a cleaner that should not be used on porous surfaces
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Recent Examples of porous
Michigan also capitalized on the Terps’ porous defense in the lane.
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Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 15 Mar. 2025
West Ham were porous defensively, struggling with forming an identity and a lot of fans were ready for change.
—Roshane Thomas, The Athletic, 14 Mar. 2025
These materials are non-porous, which means the bleach won't damage them, and can handle the brightening and cleaning agents of the solution.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2025
George has always known how to set a clear boundary between business and pleasure (clear, but porous), and his plan to root out the rat hinges on the conviction that his colleagues aren’t so capable of drawing that line for themselves.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 11 Mar. 2025
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Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 15 Mar. 2025
West Ham were porous defensively, struggling with forming an identity and a lot of fans were ready for change.
—Roshane Thomas, The Athletic, 14 Mar. 2025
These materials are non-porous, which means the bleach won't damage them, and can handle the brightening and cleaning agents of the solution.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2025
George has always known how to set a clear boundary between business and pleasure (clear, but porous), and his plan to root out the rat hinges on the conviction that his colleagues aren’t so capable of drawing that line for themselves.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 11 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for porous
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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Mitigation projects the program could support include short-term solutions like permeable pavement with gaps between the gravel that act as a reservoir for passing water, electrical system protection and rain gardens with native plants that absorb the water.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
4 Apr. 2025
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Stress increases inflammation in the brain, making the blood-brain barrier weaker and more permeable.—
William A. Haseltine,
Forbes,
25 Mar. 2025
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“Porous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/porous. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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