as in porous
capable of being passed into or through
unfortunately, our netting proved to be a rather penetrable barrier that allowed in our cabin a steady stream of mosquitoes
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Recent Examples of penetrable
Twenty-seven months into the COVID-19 pandemic, our defenses against the coronavirus seem at once stronger and more penetrable than ever.
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Dhruv Khullar, The New Yorker, 23 May 2022
In the students’ presence, the tunnel of my concentration grew longer and less penetrable.
—Time, 6 Jan. 2023
And then there are steel ceilings, ones that are not penetrable, no matter what skills, education or work ethic a person brings.
—Washington Post, 9 Feb. 2022
But the Taliban have proven how penetrable Kabul is to them in the past week, by assassinating government spokesmen, a local official and even prison prosecutors.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN, 12 Aug. 2021
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Dhruv Khullar, The New Yorker, 23 May 2022
In the students’ presence, the tunnel of my concentration grew longer and less penetrable.
—Time, 6 Jan. 2023
And then there are steel ceilings, ones that are not penetrable, no matter what skills, education or work ethic a person brings.
—Washington Post, 9 Feb. 2022
But the Taliban have proven how penetrable Kabul is to them in the past week, by assassinating government spokesmen, a local official and even prison prosecutors.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN, 12 Aug. 2021
See All Example Sentences for penetrable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for penetrable
Adjective
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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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Samples with microbes ended up in one chamber, the L-serine in the other, and the barrier, formed using a gel, was formulated to be permeable to microbes but impenetrable by abiotic particles.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
12 Feb. 2025
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The permeable volcanic rock found throughout the region allows rainwater to seep beneath the surface and collect in large underground aquifers, which provide water to northern California communities.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
7 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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This clever headband has a wide, absorbent silhouette to stand in the way, all without feeling tight on your scalp or leaving creases in your hair.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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Some also feature absorbent ingredients like charcoal and clay, which dermatologists agree can effectively soak up excess oil and give roots a fresher feel.—
Jenna Ryu,
SELF,
25 Mar. 2025
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“Penetrable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/penetrable. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.
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