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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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3
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
Adjective
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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 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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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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Because there is no remedy for migrants who have already been deported, the ACLU lawyers asked the Supreme Court to provide guidance to lower courts about what measures are required for adequate notice to contest deportations.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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Employees did not have adequate knowledge of manual ware-washing procedures as well as proper cooling, holding and sanitizer concentration.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado,
Sacbee.com,
16 May 2025
Adjective
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Still, Wallen possesses a kind of uncanny magnetism that, for better or worse, can elevate a mediocre song.—
Amanda Petrusich,
New Yorker,
16 May 2025
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The other sides who recorded good finishes despite a mediocre goal difference tended to be cautious, cagey teams.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
16 May 2025
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There have been constant rumors the attacker has been close to signing a new contract at San Siro, but a deal has not yet been agreed and there may well be Champions League clubs interested in him this summer after his fine personal form during the team’s otherwise tumultuous campaign.—
Greg O'Keeffe,
New York Times,
16 May 2025
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The team first crushes the rocks into fine grains and separates out the zircons using dense liquids and magnetic fields.—
Ella Jeffries,
Smithsonian Magazine,
16 May 2025
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“Passable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/passable. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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