1
as in tight
not allowing penetration (as by gas, liquid, or light)
the material for this coat is supposed to be impervious to rain
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as in dense
impossible to get through or into
the rain forest is impervious to all but the most dedicated explorers
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Recent Examples of impervious
But this leads to more impervious surfaces like roads and rooftops, sometimes contributing to problems with flooding and water quality.
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David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Apr. 2025
In general, native bee species are declining—and that is a result of habitat loss, use of pesticides, more rural areas becoming urbanized, more impervious surfaces, and the like.
—Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 4 Apr. 2025
Such a war would be motivated, in China, by a politics of identity that is largely impervious to economic rationality and other strategic considerations.
—Rana Mitter, Foreign Affairs, 22 Apr. 2025
For years, decades even, that faux feline impervious to the rain was my secret excuse.
—Domenico Starnone, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2025
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David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Apr. 2025
In general, native bee species are declining—and that is a result of habitat loss, use of pesticides, more rural areas becoming urbanized, more impervious surfaces, and the like.
—Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 4 Apr. 2025
Such a war would be motivated, in China, by a politics of identity that is largely impervious to economic rationality and other strategic considerations.
—Rana Mitter, Foreign Affairs, 22 Apr. 2025
For years, decades even, that faux feline impervious to the rain was my secret excuse.
—Domenico Starnone, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for impervious
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And don’t even think about trying to change clothes in a tight plane bathroom.—
Rylee Johnston,
Travel + Leisure,
10 May 2025
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Construction budgets will also increase if tighter immigration policies result in labor shortages.—
Ted Reed,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2025
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The explosion in new construction projects was also allowed by the fact that the Austin city government has made building new apartments easier in recent years, rewriting zoning laws, cutting parking requirements, and encouraging dense, walkable development.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 May 2025
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La Jolla Walk-In Campsite The La Jolla Walk-In Campsite is a small campground in dense chaparral in Point Mugu State Park in the Santa Monica Mountains.—
Jaclyn Cosgrove,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2025
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The spongy material is mostly made of air, yet nearly impermeable to both air and liquid.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
7 May 2025
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Given the area’s especially hard, impermeable soil and the high cost of installing private wastewater systems, many residents have resorted to straight piping to deal with human wastewater.—
Curtis Bunn,
NBC news,
1 May 2025
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Charlotte and Raffi see these minor challenges—and their ability to work through them—as proof of how close all of the friends have become.—
Rhaina Cohen,
The Atlantic,
11 May 2025
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This time, the Knicks couldn’t get any closer, as the Celtics won 115-93 to cut their series deficit to two games to one.—
Tim Casey,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
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Starting with the build, the Swift Edge 14 AI measures just 0.65 inch thick and weighs 2.18 pounds.—
Matthew Buzzi,
PC Magazine,
16 May 2025
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At the opposite end of the court, a thick layer of melancholy was present.—
Kelly Iko,
New York Times,
16 May 2025
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Cybersecurity strategy has undergone a fundamental shift—from aspiring to build impenetrable defenses to accepting that breaches are inevitable.—
Tony Bradley,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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But in person, nothing about her seems impenetrable.—
Thania Garcia,
Variety,
9 May 2025
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Roads over mountain passes are expected to be slick or impassable, with whiteout conditions likely during peak snowfall.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 May 2025
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Heavy snow and high winds could lead to whiteout conditions, making roads impassable in some areas, the NWS has warned.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
19 Mar. 2025
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For your safety, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
14 May 2025
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The paddles are crafted with a sturdy, lightweight design suitable for players just starting and looking to develop their skills.—
Jené Luciani Sena
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12 May 2025
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“Impervious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impervious. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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