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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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Binding priorities in the City Charter Section 55.2 direct taxpayer investments first toward navigable waterways, then environmental restoration and protection, and last to deferred maintenance projects.—
Jim Peugh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 May 2025
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Soon creators will be able to prompt fully navigable 3D virtual worlds with realistic physics and intelligent NPCs.—
Charlie Fink,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 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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Those who stuck around to watch the game saw a decent debut for the Hopkins native outshone by another former UConn star, Napheesa Collier, who scored 34 to equal the Lynx record for most points in a season opener, per ESPN.—
Jamie Barton,
CNN Money,
17 May 2025
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Tellez is a decent hitter — sort of dangerous but also not dangerous enough to prevent him from being let go each of the past two offseasons.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 May 2025
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The tablet also supports Dolby Atmos sound, and while the stereo separation is satisfactory, don't expect to be surrounded by the audio.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
21 May 2025
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However, the conditions are not satisfactory to all.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
21 May 2025
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What People Are Saying Jennifer Carpenter, the deputy executive director of Conservation and Government Relations for The Nature Conservancy in Florida, told Newsweek that the rising sea levels could affect inland infrastructure, due to the nature of Florida's low and porous coastline.—
Theo Burman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 May 2025
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And when that wall is porous, the people in the editorial department are forced to run scared from truth-telling.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
15 May 2025
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Maintaining adequate vitamin D levels has benefits, including: Bone health: Women reach peak bone mass around 30.—
Amy Brownstein,
Verywell Health,
27 May 2025
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This will give you adequate time to find the perfect viewing location and watch the sun glide between the skyscrapers.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Outside Online,
27 May 2025
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Or perhaps two intense training sessions weekly with perfect recovery outperforms five mediocre workouts.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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So, except for 2019, every full season since 2017 has included one mediocre month.—
Peter O’Malley,
Los Angeles Times,
23 May 2025
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In any case, for the other guests, the tripping goes fine.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
28 May 2025
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Together, the two properties form a seamless downtown ecosystem. Passport: Explore the finest destinations and experiences around the world in the Forbes Passport newsletter.—
Shivani Vora,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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“Passable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/passable. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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