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as in tight
not allowing penetration (as by gas, liquid, or light)
the material for this coat is supposed to be impervious to rain
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as in dense
impossible to get through or into
the rain forest is impervious to all but the most dedicated explorers
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Recent Examples of impervious
In a few instances, these colonies were impervious to more than one antimicrobial drug.
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Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 11 Sep. 2024
The review, published earlier this year in the Annual Review of Earth and Planetary Sciences, collates decades of research in the region and argues that the rock layers aren’t impervious.
—science.org, 15 Aug. 2024
The big picture: Urban heat islands (UHI) are caused by heat being trapped by impervious surfaces (e.g. roads, sidewalks, roofs), a lack of green space, and additional heat emitted by cars, industrial zones, and the like.
—Anna Spiegel, Axios, 17 July 2024
An election between two highly familiar candidates who have both served in the White House may prove impervious to normal campaign dynamics.
—W. James Antle Iii, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 18 June 2024
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Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 11 Sep. 2024
The review, published earlier this year in the Annual Review of Earth and Planetary Sciences, collates decades of research in the region and argues that the rock layers aren’t impervious.
—science.org, 15 Aug. 2024
The big picture: Urban heat islands (UHI) are caused by heat being trapped by impervious surfaces (e.g. roads, sidewalks, roofs), a lack of green space, and additional heat emitted by cars, industrial zones, and the like.
—Anna Spiegel, Axios, 17 July 2024
An election between two highly familiar candidates who have both served in the White House may prove impervious to normal campaign dynamics.
—W. James Antle Iii, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 18 June 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for impervious
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The company’s markets wagered correctly and controversially in Donald Trump’s favor in bets on who would win the presidential election, even though opinion polls showed a tight race.Sophia Pargas, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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Incumbent Leonel Talavera and her opponent, Vanesa Estrella, are locked in a tight race for Area 5.Alexcia Negrete, Orange County Register, 9 Nov. 2024
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States with less dense populations tend to have less traffic, and people in rural communities often live closer to their jobs than those commuting to a city or taking an hourlong subway ride to work, Search Logistics found.Ben Kesslen, Quartz, 18 Nov. 2024
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In the app, the Wildfire Smoke Layer shows where smoke from those fires drifts and how dense that smoke is.Kristin Shaw, Popular Science, 14 Nov. 2024
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Clay deposits, forming an impermeable layer, result in waterlogged soil.David Bressan, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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There is a retention pond to capture heavy rain, minimum impermeable surfaces, and any runoff is directed to trees and plants.Jennifer Castenson, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
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Ballot recounts are scheduled Tuesday for two close Ramsey County races.Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 16 Nov. 2024
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China demonstrated its pull on the world stage by welcoming a delegation from Saudi Arabia with its first pavilion at the event, as well as its close ties with Russia even as that country is isolated from Western nations and their allies due to its invasion of Ukraine.Reuters, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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Inside, instead of a traditional flimsy insole, there’s a removable thick layer of PEBA foam resting directly on the carbon fiber plate.Outside Editors, Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024
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This was achieved through the installation of a stronger carbon fiber cross-brace between the front shock towers and a thicker undertray bolted beneath the engine.Dan Carney, Popular Science, 7 Nov. 2024
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With speculators and short sellers focused on technical indicators, the seemingly impenetrable $50 level was an easy read.John S. Tobey, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
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Will this tour win over new fans to Soul Coughing’s sometimes impenetrable music?Jeff Miller, Variety, 12 Sep. 2024
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Multiple roads are impassable and homes are damaged.Al Gaspeny, arkansasonline.com, 6 Nov. 2024
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The employees cited Cooper’s office and urged colleagues who wanted to help after the storm not to travel to the state’s western region, as roads were impassable there and rescue operations were underway.Amy Sherman and Paul Specht, Austin American-Statesman, 15 Oct. 2024
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The thing to remember is that thinner angles, from 10 to 15 degrees for sushi knives, are sharper but dull faster, while wider angles, from 20 to 25 degrees, are sturdier but less sharp.David Hochman, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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In turn, the tree was super sturdy and held ornaments with ease.Genevieve Cepeda, People.com, 19 Nov. 2024
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“Impervious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impervious. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.
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