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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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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
The cameras are passable, the battery can last more than a day, and the LCD 6.7-inch display is adequate.
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Julian Chokkattu, WIRED, 27 Feb. 2025
Leitch produced the film, which was a passable Netflix throwaway hampered by dopey B-movie conventions.
—Will Leitch, Vulture, 8 Feb. 2025
On the street, most were passable as commuter or fun ebikes, but off the pavement, some were not able to contend with even the most basic mountain biking challenge.
—William Roberson, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
Anything in that range would make France a good signing, assuming his glove is passable.
—Aaron Gleeman, The Athletic, 20 Feb. 2025
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Julian Chokkattu, WIRED, 27 Feb. 2025
Leitch produced the film, which was a passable Netflix throwaway hampered by dopey B-movie conventions.
—Will Leitch, Vulture, 8 Feb. 2025
On the street, most were passable as commuter or fun ebikes, but off the pavement, some were not able to contend with even the most basic mountain biking challenge.
—William Roberson, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
Anything in that range would make France a good signing, assuming his glove is passable.
—Aaron Gleeman, The Athletic, 20 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for passable
Adjective
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The separation of civilizations and leaders, navigable rivers that provide new routes for trade and battles, plus an overhauled diplomacy system with a new influence mechanic all offer long-term players a host of fresh challenges.—
Barry Collins,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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The Mississippi River basin, draining into the Father of Waters, contains more miles of navigable river than the entire rest of the world put together.—
The Editors,
National Review,
28 Nov. 2024
Adjective
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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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Virginia and Begovic are competent, low-cost reserves and provide decent support to Pickford.—
Patrick Boyland,
The Athletic,
19 Mar. 2025
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In practice, this means ensuring your audio is clear and the video quality and lighting are good, having a decent background, finding decent actors, and editing the video for clarity and conciseness.—
Jason Hennessey,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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While the overall atmosphere and design of the restaurant are aesthetically pleasing, the menu is just as satisfactory.—
Lydia Mansel,
Southern Living,
25 Feb. 2025
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Employees in Idaho and across the U.S. say their termination letters blamed their performance despite histories of satisfactory reviews.—
Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
20 Feb. 2025
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Another of Morgan’s moves should immediately help the porous run D. New safety Tre’von Moehrig, the Las Vegas Raiders’ second-round pick in 2021, notched his first 100-tackle season in 2024 after an injury to another Raiders safety moved him closer to the line of scrimmage.—
Joseph Person,
The Athletic,
11 Mar. 2025
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Adopting a mindset that redefines time as porous—fluid, interconnected and shaped by individual rhythms and obligations—can offer a new perspective.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Historical performance shows balanced portfolios—whether in percentage form or within the risk bucket construct—have recovered losses during recessions in adequate time.—
Chris Carosa,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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Services embedded in supportive housing must be adequate to meet a wide range of service needs.—
Pascale Leone,
New York Daily News,
16 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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As a result, non-Power conference teams with strong records often rank lower than Power conference teams with mediocre records.—
Giovanni Malloy,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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The 18-year-old Italian has replaced Lewis Hamilton at the Mercedes team and charged from a mediocre qualifying position to finish fourth.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
17 Mar. 2025
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And Racing Bull's Yuki Tsunoda demonstrated that he probably should have been promoted to the Red Bull team with a fine 5th place in qualifying that sadly did not translate to points in the race.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
17 Mar. 2025
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Located on the second floor of the four-story Rong Zhai, the Prada eatery will offer an all-day café service alongside a fine dining experience.—
Denni Hu,
WWD,
17 Mar. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Passable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/passable. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.
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