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
The closures include all parking lots, facilities and navigable waterways within that area.
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Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2026
How to Get Around The old town of Villefranche-sur-Mer, with its concentration of visitor attractions and restaurants, is easy to walk around—in fact, some streets are only navigable on foot.
—Chrissie McClatchie, Travel + Leisure, 21 Apr. 2026
Threat-space becomes meaningfully navigable and decision-making pleasurable.
—Simon Denny, Artforum, 20 Apr. 2026
Other examples include requiring captioning for videos and making a computer navigable without a mouse, for people with motor disabilities.
—Jonaki Mehta, NPR, 6 Apr. 2026
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Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2026
How to Get Around The old town of Villefranche-sur-Mer, with its concentration of visitor attractions and restaurants, is easy to walk around—in fact, some streets are only navigable on foot.
—Chrissie McClatchie, Travel + Leisure, 21 Apr. 2026
Threat-space becomes meaningfully navigable and decision-making pleasurable.
—Simon Denny, Artforum, 20 Apr. 2026
Other examples include requiring captioning for videos and making a computer navigable without a mouse, for people with motor disabilities.
—Jonaki Mehta, NPR, 6 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for navigable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for navigable
Adjective
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Not all pads are alike, but a footprint on the larger side involves five to ten acres of cleared, packed ground that serves as the hub for drilling equipment, which can include wellheads, pump jacks, tanks, wastewater storage pits, trailers, and flare stacks.—
Alex Heard,
Outside,
4 Mar. 2026
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What counts as a cleared sidewalk?—
Quinn Clark,
jsonline.com,
1 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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With a new wave of extraordinary properties, transformative experiences, and a clear vision rooted in sustainability and authenticity, the country is emerging as one of the Caribbean’s most compelling destinations for the discerning traveler.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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The insect can be identified by its flat triangular head, large eyes and clear wings.—
Seamus Bozeman
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
Adjective
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The idea is for the players to integrate, and part of that is learning a passable English.—
Aaron Portzline,
New York Times,
5 June 2026
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And while a quick rinse might keep things looking passable, a true clean requires a little more intention.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
30 May 2026
Adjective
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The Spanish sun in August is no joke, so sunscreen is absolutely non-negotiable for this trip.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
13 June 2026
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Prettygarden Off- Shoulder Floral Lace Mini Dress Even though sheer garments are everywhere right now, something with a slip, like this dress has, is non-negotiable for me.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
PEOPLE,
12 June 2026
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“Navigable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/navigable. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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