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 lack of congestion revealed a city more open and navigable.
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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
Nautical vampires aside, the caverns offer a unique experience for people to explore one of America's longest navigable underground rivers.
—John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 31 Dec. 2024
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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
Nautical vampires aside, the caverns offer a unique experience for people to explore one of America's longest navigable underground rivers.
—John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 31 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for navigable
Adjective
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The long-term ramifications of these cuts remain to be seen, but one thing is clear: the Department of Education is facing a period of significant upheaval.—
Scott White,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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Gentry steered clear from the sparkly Miu Miu HotPants that were all the rage last year.—
Rhonda Richford,
WWD,
12 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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Invitations are negotiable, says Ramirez Ibeabuchi.—
Malaka Gharib,
NPR,
31 Jan. 2025
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By Jamie Ducharme January 24, 2025 12:22 PM EST Everything is negotiable, as the saying goes—and that includes medical bills.—
Jamie Ducharme,
TIME,
24 Jan. 2025
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“Navigable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/navigable. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.
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