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also impassible
as in dense
impossible to get through or into
the road was impassable until snowplows cleared it
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Recent Examples of impassable
In Wisconsin, many roads in northern counties were impassable Sunday, the state’s transportation department said, urging everyone in the region to avoid driving.
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Briana Waxman, CNN Money, 15 Mar. 2026
The war in Iran has whipsawed oil markets as the Strait of Hormuz has remained largely impassible.
—Garrett Downs, CNBC, 13 Mar. 2026
The Strait of Hormuz has been all but impassable since the opening salvos of the war, which continued for a 12th day with missiles and drones fired from both sides.
—Boston Herald Wire Services, Boston Herald, 11 Mar. 2026
The upheaval, now in its ninth day, shows no sign of imminent resolution, meaning a strip of water that normally handles a fifth of the world’s oil is impassable.
—Yongchang Chin, Fortune, 8 Mar. 2026
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Briana Waxman, CNN Money, 15 Mar. 2026
The war in Iran has whipsawed oil markets as the Strait of Hormuz has remained largely impassible.
—Garrett Downs, CNBC, 13 Mar. 2026
The Strait of Hormuz has been all but impassable since the opening salvos of the war, which continued for a 12th day with missiles and drones fired from both sides.
—Boston Herald Wire Services, Boston Herald, 11 Mar. 2026
The upheaval, now in its ninth day, shows no sign of imminent resolution, meaning a strip of water that normally handles a fifth of the world’s oil is impassable.
—Yongchang Chin, Fortune, 8 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for impassable
Adjective
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In cases of near-zero visibility due to dense fog, initiate your hazard lights and locate a secure spot, such as a nearby business parking area, to pull over and come to a halt.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Mar. 2026
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Aerix claims the result is a UAV capable of sustained, multidirectional motion—an essential requirement for tracking erratic airborne targets in dense or cluttered environments.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
31 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Nevada County’s admission comes as AI programs are under close watch around the globe for introducing incorrect legal references in cases, yet also increasingly offered as tools to help lawyers and judges research and write their briefs, motions and opinions.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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Catcher Danny Jansen hit a three-run home run in the seventh inning to bust open a close game, and the Rangers held on for an 8-5 road win over the Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday.—
Jim Barnes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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There are precious few roads, and nothing is impervious to the whims of weather.—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
16 Mar. 2026
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This plant can grow as tall as eight feet and is impervious to drought.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
14 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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David Benioff wrote 25th Hour (great), Troy (good), and then Stay, this nearly impenetrable psychological thriller that plays out like The Machinist through a David Lynch filter.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
20 Mar. 2026
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To regulators, crypto appeared as one impenetrable blur of internet scam.—
Clara Molot,
Vanity Fair,
17 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Armed with fabulous ensembles and accessories, as well as her quick wit, Maxine attempts to cross that impermeable line between the haves and the have-nots.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
2 Mar. 2026
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My father’s 1930s interviews tell stories of couples who defied Chicago’s seemingly impermeable color line.—
Dorothy Roberts,
Time,
13 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The multiple attacks could be a major victory for the jihadis in a city seen as impregnable, despite attackers often targeting troops and villages on the outskirts of the city.—
Haruna Umar,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Mar. 2026
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The multiple attacks could be seen as a major victory for the jihadis in a city seen as impregnable despite the jihadis often targeting troops and villages on the outskirts of the city.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Stick to the 15, the group advises, or buy frozen or organic.—
Robert Abitbol,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2026
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This activity likely took the form of outgassing jets—as the comet approached the sun, the star’s heat would have caused frozen ices to become gas.—
Claire Cameron,
Scientific American,
27 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Dramatic footage shows flames and thick black smoke billowing from the area around the airport, while firefighters worked to contain the blaze.—
Moriah Thomas,
CNN Money,
28 Mar. 2026
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The crowd remains thick, spanning the width of the street.—
Jenna Ebbers,
Kansas City Star,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Impassable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impassable. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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