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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
In Delaware and New Jersey, particularly the southern part of the state, coastal flooding could get bad enough to cause some roads to become impassible and some structures to flood, according to the National Weather Service in Mount Holly, New Jersey.
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Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 11 Oct. 2025
The tide could be a foot higher than the point where major flooding begins that can produce severe damage to homes and businesses, making some roads impassable and isolating neighborhoods.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 11 Oct. 2025
Portions of Highway 12 may be impassable at times due to ocean overwash, especially around times of high tide.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 30 Sep. 2025
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.
—Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 19 Sep. 2025
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Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 11 Oct. 2025
The tide could be a foot higher than the point where major flooding begins that can produce severe damage to homes and businesses, making some roads impassable and isolating neighborhoods.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 11 Oct. 2025
Portions of Highway 12 may be impassable at times due to ocean overwash, especially around times of high tide.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 30 Sep. 2025
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.
—Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 19 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for impassable
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Royal expert and author Christopher Andersen said Princess Anne, who has been a close confidant and advisor to her brother Charles for a while, was likely involved in the decision.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
21 Oct. 2025
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Let’s take a closer look at the best mowing height and timing to prepare your lawn for the cold ahead.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
21 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The assessment by PlanIT Geo also found that only 29% of Pittsburg’s land is suitable for new tree planting, due to impervious surfaces.—
Hema Sivanandam,
Mercury News,
19 Oct. 2025
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But that doesn't mean Davis is impervious to economic headwinds.—
Laura Hackett,
NPR,
26 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Look for 'buy one get one free' or 'buy one get one half off' deals on frozen and shelf-stable foods.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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The pork jerky recall comes after more than 1,000 pounds of Ada Valley frozen ground beef were recalled in July after pieces of metal were also reportedly found in the product, according to the FSIS.—
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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Yes, only two additional albums in 30 years since his 1995 debut, with a 14-year gap between the second and third, but an impenetrable recipe for everyone from Beyoncé to Kendrick Lamar.—
Kevin Powell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Oct. 2025
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For instance, in The Trial, Kafka looks at alienation vis-à-vis a faceless, impenetrable bureaucracy.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
14 Oct. 2025
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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
Adjective
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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
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Have a Veggie and Bean Breakfast Hash Mixing potatoes, bell pepper, spinach, zucchini, mushrooms, and black beans into a fiber-rich breakfast hash is a colorful and nutrient-dense way to start your day.—
Morgan Pearson,
Verywell Health,
21 Oct. 2025
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The confounding discovery of a human femur has created a mystery in the dense woods of rural North Carolina.—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Oct. 2025
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“Impassable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impassable. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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