the impossible

noun

: something that cannot be done or that is very difficult

Expecting people to do a good job in such a short time is asking the impossible.

Examples of the impossible in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Every great organization has an elite group of professionals who make the impossible look almost effortless. — Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 17 Oct. 2026

Set to a downtempo bachata, the track features Lorén’s penetrating vocals filled with anguish at the impossible cycle of working endlessly to make ends meet. — Vanessa Diaz, Rolling Stone, 15 Oct. 2026

In June, the Knicks pulled off the impossible and won their first NBA championship in 53 years, sending the city into a frenzy of infectious energy. — Antonio Ferme, Variety, 9 Oct. 2026

This iteration of the Knicks has built a legacy on never giving up, turning the impossible into possible and carrying the weight of America’s largest city. — Doug Haller, New York Times, 3 Oct. 2026

Rhymes for the impossible

• possible