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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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2
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
Anecdotally, every stage was fuller, every corridor of the grounds less passable than it’s been since the 2022 return.
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Paul A. Thompson, Pitchfork, 14 Apr. 2025
If that part of her game becomes even passable, Rivers will be a quality point guard for years to come.
—Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
Not just the most passable one Netflix can get to our screens.
—Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 20 Mar. 2025
The investigation examined six leading AI voice cloning tools and found that five had easily by-passable safeguards.
—Gene Marks, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2025
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Paul A. Thompson, Pitchfork, 14 Apr. 2025
If that part of her game becomes even passable, Rivers will be a quality point guard for years to come.
—Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
Not just the most passable one Netflix can get to our screens.
—Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 20 Mar. 2025
The investigation examined six leading AI voice cloning tools and found that five had easily by-passable safeguards.
—Gene Marks, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for passable
Adjective
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Global warming already is melting Artic ice, making the region increasingly navigable.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Apr. 2025
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The Arctic is slated to become economically and geopolitically valuable in the near future once ice melts and Arctic passages become navigable.—
Rafael Perez,
Orange County Register,
9 Jan. 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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Edwards landed a decent percentage of his strikes at 66 percent, but the pressure from Muhammad limited his attempts to just 71 significant strikes.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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And even after the outings that are just decent, the Phillies can see it.—
Matt Gelb,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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The Air Quality Index (AQI), developed by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), measures air pollution on a scale from 0 to 500: 0-50 (Green): Good—air quality is satisfactory.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 May 2025
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In finding the right fit and tailoring these systems, a clear understanding of your business priorities and pain points can go a long way in choosing a satisfactory solution.—
Shiv Kaushik,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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Human memory is a curious thing — variable, porous and tenacious.—
A.O. Scott,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
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The porous nature of the ceramic planter means more moisture and air can get through, which sustains the soil’s humidity levels.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 May 2025
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Vitamin D Maintaining adequate vitamin D levels promotes healthy aging.—
Melissa Nieves,
Verywell Health,
2 May 2025
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Original price: $99.99 The Waterpik Aquarius Water Flosser includes pulse-modulation technology to remove plaque and enhance gum stimulation for adequate improved circulation.—
Nora Colomer
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1 May 2025
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The delay should also have a beneficial effect on EA, which has struggled in the stock market due to mediocre business in its EA Sports FC 25 game, the soccer title previously published with the FIFA name.—
Brendan Coffey,
Sportico.com,
2 May 2025
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If not, this big-screen gaming laptop has come to save you from mediocre gaming with its powerful GPU and heroic cape of RGB backlighting.—
Jade Chung-Lee,
PC Magazine,
1 May 2025
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Shortly after a fine break, Journalism had gotten forced toward the rail in the classic Derby crush but was deftly piloted clear by jockey Umberto Rispoli.—
Guy Martin,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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The fine granules will dissolve in the dough and impart subtle mocha notes, adding a deeper, more complex flavor to your cookies.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
3 May 2025
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“Passable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/passable. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
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