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
When judges become the arbiters of what constitutes a wetland or navigable water, businesses are left guessing how long a permit will hold, or if it’s needed at all.
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John F. McQuillan, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
The International Hydrographic Organization — of which the United States is a member — works to ensure all the world’s seas, oceans and navigable waters are surveyed and charted uniformly, and also names some of them.
—Matthew Lee, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2025
To reach the 100-foot waterfall, tour guides from adventure outfitters (like Kayak Kaua’i) will take travelers on kayaks along the Wailua River, Kaua‘i’s only navigable river.
—Rachel Ng, AFAR Media, 7 May 2025
South Carolina has a navigable path to another Final Four appearance.
—Mark Schindler, The Athletic, 17 Mar. 2025
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John F. McQuillan, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
The International Hydrographic Organization — of which the United States is a member — works to ensure all the world’s seas, oceans and navigable waters are surveyed and charted uniformly, and also names some of them.
—Matthew Lee, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2025
To reach the 100-foot waterfall, tour guides from adventure outfitters (like Kayak Kaua’i) will take travelers on kayaks along the Wailua River, Kaua‘i’s only navigable river.
—Rachel Ng, AFAR Media, 7 May 2025
South Carolina has a navigable path to another Final Four appearance.
—Mark Schindler, The Athletic, 17 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for navigable
Adjective
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The fire table, which comes with clear fire glass, a table lid, propane cover, and a protective fabric table cover, burns at a maximum of 57,000 BTU and is made from rust-free aluminum.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 July 2025
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If voters, especially in politically conservative areas such as Ohio, make clear that dismantling science and academia undermines their communities, Congress may yet act.—
Matt Motta,
Scientific American,
10 July 2025
Adjective
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Catchers are always in short supply at the trade deadline, and the bar for a passable veteran backup might be low enough for Vázquez to clear, but the return will be minimal at best.—
Aaron Gleeman,
New York Times,
10 July 2025
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Once completed, the Naugatuck River spanning up through Thomaston, will once again be passable for aquatic animals down to the Long Island Sound for the first time in nearly two centuries.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
26 June 2025
Adjective
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But startup founder Emil Barr says everything is negotiable — even your college tuition.—
Ernestine Siu,
CNBC,
3 June 2025
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What’s not negotiable is the conveying of their connection, both as the best of friends and their proximity in UCLA’s batting order.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
23 May 2025
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“Navigable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/navigable. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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