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
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.
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Lisa Friedman, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2025
The lack of congestion revealed a city more open and navigable.
—Dj Gribbin, New York Daily News, 7 Feb. 2025
Depending on recent storms, there could be a small stream in the center of the canyon, but the trail is still navigable.
—Graham Averill, Outside Online, 4 Feb. 2025
The International Hydrographic Organization works to ensure all the world's seas, oceans and navigable waters are surveyed and charted uniformly, and also names some of them, according to the Associated Press.
—Olivia Rinaldi, CBS News, 20 Jan. 2025
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Lisa Friedman, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2025
The lack of congestion revealed a city more open and navigable.
—Dj Gribbin, New York Daily News, 7 Feb. 2025
Depending on recent storms, there could be a small stream in the center of the canyon, but the trail is still navigable.
—Graham Averill, Outside Online, 4 Feb. 2025
The International Hydrographic Organization works to ensure all the world's seas, oceans and navigable waters are surveyed and charted uniformly, and also names some of them, according to the Associated Press.
—Olivia Rinaldi, CBS News, 20 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for navigable
Adjective
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With the data collected over the years, researchers were able to develop a clearer picture of the sharks’ movements and behavior patterns in the area.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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The snap-down closure keeps your phone secure all day while the zippered interior has nine slots for cards, including a clear pocket for your ID.—
Clint Davis,
People.com,
23 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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And while most gooseneck kettles would do a passable job, the Stagg’s precision and control really do elevate the experience.—
Jesse Raub,
Bon Appétit,
12 Mar. 2025
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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
Adjective
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The rum-baba renaissance currently sweeping London sees this long-standing convention as a negotiable starting point.—
Hilary Armstrong,
Robb Report,
22 Mar. 2025
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Invitations are negotiable, says Ramirez Ibeabuchi.—
Malaka Gharib,
NPR,
31 Jan. 2025
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“Navigable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/navigable. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.
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