as in inaccessible
hard or impossible to get to or get at
bothered by an unreachable itch on her back
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Recent Examples of unreachable
As the glacier retreats, exposing fossils that were once unreachable, those same remains are now vulnerable to wind, rain, and freeze-thaw cycles, which crack the surrounding rock.
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Discover Magazine, 13 May 2025
From the darkened facade to the seven-meter-tall ceilings to the cobblestones that cover Mercer Street, every detail sits at the periphery of both modernity and an unreachable bygone era, much like the label itself.
—Brett Braley, Robb Report, 23 Apr. 2025
Her boyfriend was on an Iranian base doing compulsory military service; unreachable and potentially in danger.
—Jane Arraf, NPR, 29 June 2025
The initial round of outreach resulted in 32% outright refusing shelter, according to Mahan, who noted that the refusal rate is now closer to 10%, with 20% unreachable.
—Devan Patel, Mercury News, 3 Apr. 2025
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Discover Magazine, 13 May 2025
From the darkened facade to the seven-meter-tall ceilings to the cobblestones that cover Mercer Street, every detail sits at the periphery of both modernity and an unreachable bygone era, much like the label itself.
—Brett Braley, Robb Report, 23 Apr. 2025
Her boyfriend was on an Iranian base doing compulsory military service; unreachable and potentially in danger.
—Jane Arraf, NPR, 29 June 2025
The initial round of outreach resulted in 32% outright refusing shelter, according to Mahan, who noted that the refusal rate is now closer to 10%, with 20% unreachable.
—Devan Patel, Mercury News, 3 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unreachable
Adjective
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North Carolina’s Highway 12, the slim, scenic stretch of road connecting the islands of the Outer Banks, could be completely inaccessible for several days due to significant coastal flooding.—
Briana Waxman,
CNN Money,
19 Aug. 2025
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With very few staff left, there isn’t a clear estimate of which other USAID resources remain inaccessible.—
John Kubale,
The Conversation,
18 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The vaccine is currently unavailable elsewhere due to local pharmacy laws.—
Vanessa Etienne,
People.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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Because Aroldis Chapman came on to close down the save on Saturday, the All-Star closer was unavailable on Sunday, potentially costing Boston both the game and the sweep.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
17 Aug. 2025
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“Unreachable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unreachable. Accessed 27 Aug. 2025.
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