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also impassible
as in close
impossible to get through or into
the road was impassable until snowplows cleared it
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Recent Examples of impassable
About 10 people were stranded for hours in their cars when the road became impassable in both directions near Jenks Lake, the San Bernardino County sheriff’s office said.
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Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 19 Sep. 2025
As dozens would discover over the ensuing centuries, the Arctic Ocean is impassable for most of the year.
—Robin Catalano, AFAR Media, 15 Sep. 2025
Or does the game offer alternative options for getting around what might be impassable progression walls?
—ArsTechnica, 11 Sep. 2025
The roads are largely impassable in other areas, however, with impediments ranging from potholes to boulders placed in the street, Dant said.
—Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Sep. 2025
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Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 19 Sep. 2025
As dozens would discover over the ensuing centuries, the Arctic Ocean is impassable for most of the year.
—Robin Catalano, AFAR Media, 15 Sep. 2025
Or does the game offer alternative options for getting around what might be impassable progression walls?
—ArsTechnica, 11 Sep. 2025
The roads are largely impassable in other areas, however, with impediments ranging from potholes to boulders placed in the street, Dant said.
—Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for impassable
Adjective
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What to Know For Dedication Night, a family member or close friend will join each celebrity for their dedication dance.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Oct. 2025
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The Andromeda Galaxy The Andromeda Galaxy lies almost directly overhead in the hours surrounding midnight on October nights, presenting a perfect opportunity to observe the Milky Way's closest neighbor without the atmospheric interference that comes from being close to the horizon.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
14 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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But that doesn't mean Davis is impervious to economic headwinds.—
Laura Hackett,
NPR,
26 Sep. 2025
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Broder was a rare figure that was impervious to the notorious agency wars, commanding respect across agency lines.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
24 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Raw Bistro Pet Fare is voluntarily recalling two sizes of their frozen beef dog food due to fears the product could be contaminated with salmonella.—
Deputy News Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Oct. 2025
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Classic Cinnamon Rolls Cinnamon rolls can be difficult to get right, but baking them from frozen makes the process much easier.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Oct. 2025
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But there’s nothing impenetrable about that film.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
8 Oct. 2025
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The timepiece that helped cement Rolex as a maker of impenetrable tool watches is heading to auction this fall.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
6 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The company says the finalized Bio foil provides the full and appropriate level of impermeable barrier protection and odorless performance.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
9 Oct. 2025
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Chocolate brown stripes punctuate a light charcoal gray background, and the low-pile weave made from recycled polyester gives it an impermeable, easy-to-clean surface.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
6 Oct. 2025
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Resilience is the key The word ‘resilient’ used to mean impregnable and capable of withstanding all challenges.—
David Parker,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
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One of the grandest occasions in golf was in 1930, when the great Bobby Jones won the British Amateur at St. Andrews and then captured the claret jug at Royal Liverpool on his way to winning the Grand Slam of that era — the impregnable quadrilateral, as it was called.—
Doug Ferguson,
Chicago Tribune,
16 July 2025
Adjective
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Try sprouted seeds lightly roasted with a sprinkle of sea salt for a nutrient-dense, crunchy snack.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
14 Oct. 2025
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Hacking a path through dense jungle with a machete.—
Kit Bernardi,
USA Today,
14 Oct. 2025
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“Impassable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impassable. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.
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