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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
Oil rose after efforts to resume peace talks over the Iran war stalled, with the Strait of Hormuz remaining virtually impassable, extending disruptions in the Middle East that have roiled global markets.
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Bloomberg, 26 Apr. 2026
In Aurora, the Prairie Path was flooded and impassible between Route 25 and Illinois Avenue, according to the park district’s news release on Friday.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
Several streets have been left impassable with water deep enough to cover car bumpers and get inside people's homes.
—Noel Brennan, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026
Powerful winds and reported tornadoes ripped through the Midwest, tearing off roofs, uprooting trees and rendering rural roads impassable, but no deaths were reported from Friday’s storms.
—Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 19 Apr. 2026
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Bloomberg, 26 Apr. 2026
In Aurora, the Prairie Path was flooded and impassible between Route 25 and Illinois Avenue, according to the park district’s news release on Friday.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
Several streets have been left impassable with water deep enough to cover car bumpers and get inside people's homes.
—Noel Brennan, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026
Powerful winds and reported tornadoes ripped through the Midwest, tearing off roofs, uprooting trees and rendering rural roads impassable, but no deaths were reported from Friday’s storms.
—Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 19 Apr. 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,
12 May 2026
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However, what really gives these native plants staying power is their easy-care vibe and ability to form a dense, groundcovering mat of foliage and blooms in just a year or two.—
Lauren Landers,
The Spruce,
12 May 2026
Adjective
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Sources close to Canvot, speaking anonymously to protect relationships, have told The Athletic that the message from Glasner after that error was simple.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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López was one of the fiercest critics of then-Mayor Fúnez, a supporter of the mine and close ally of Honduras’ former president, Xiomara Castro.—
Marlon González,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
Adjective
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The Calabria some outside Italy do already know is the Costa degli Dei, or Coast of the Gods, a 34-mile stretch of Tyrrhenian shore from Pizzo to Nicotera (think of it as the knuckle on the Calabrian toe), where long white beaches alternate with impervious cliffs and rocky coves.—
Lee Marshall,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 May 2026
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An expert home baker who taught me how to make perfectly short pie crust, Karen was impervious to the cold and would show up at our house on 30-degree days wearing shorts.—
Jennifer Acker,
PEOPLE,
8 May 2026
Adjective
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Elite defenses have increasingly tested and thwarted Denver’s once-impenetrable two-man game in the playoff moments that often steer front offices in their decision-making.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
1 May 2026
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The racing form, ostensibly to inform bettors, looks like a spreadsheet strewn with figures, arcana and formatting designed specifically to be impenetrable.—
Neil Greenberg,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
Adjective
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The spongy material is mostly made of air, yet nearly impermeable to both air and liquid.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
29 Apr. 2026
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The outer layer hardened and became impermeable.—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
11 Apr. 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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Nearby, artifacts from recent history remain frozen in place.—
Audrey Pachuta,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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Now, here is The Iguana driving happily to town to finally bury the frozen pets.—
Corky Carroll,
Oc Register,
9 May 2026
Adjective
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The slain hikers were among 20 who set out to ascend the 1,355-meter (4,445-foot) volcano in defiance of safety restrictions and became stranded when Dukono erupted early Friday, spewing a thick ash column that rose about 10 kilometers (6 miles) into the air.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 May 2026
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The dead were among 20 hikers who set out to ascend the 4,445-foot volcano in defiance of safety restrictions and became stranded when Dukono erupted early Friday, spewing a thick ash column that rose about 6 miles into the air.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2026
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“Impassable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impassable. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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