as in cleared
capable of being traveled on
this map shows which rivers are navigable and which aren't
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Recent Examples of navigable
The Duster was the perfect companion, building confidence behind the wheel, helping turn a harsh landscape into something navigable and genuinely fun.
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Fergus Scholes, TheWeek, 30 Jan. 2026
The public trust doctrine dictates the state holds navigable waters in trust for the public up to the ordinary high water mark − a visual mark left by water.
—Caitlin Looby, jsonline.com, 30 Jan. 2026
But warmer seas have also resulted in Greenland’s waters becoming more navigable, boosting its naval importance.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Jan. 2026
Climate change, the subsequent melting of pack ice and the opening of new sea lanes is making the Arctic more navigable and -- potentially -- more lucrative.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 23 Jan. 2026
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Fergus Scholes, TheWeek, 30 Jan. 2026
The public trust doctrine dictates the state holds navigable waters in trust for the public up to the ordinary high water mark − a visual mark left by water.
—Caitlin Looby, jsonline.com, 30 Jan. 2026
But warmer seas have also resulted in Greenland’s waters becoming more navigable, boosting its naval importance.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Jan. 2026
Climate change, the subsequent melting of pack ice and the opening of new sea lanes is making the Arctic more navigable and -- potentially -- more lucrative.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 23 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for navigable
Adjective
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What counts as a cleared sidewalk?—
Quinn Clark,
jsonline.com,
1 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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Though the conversation didn't quite reach any actionable solutions beyond what has been discussed as already in progress, like Rawls' work, there was one clear message potently felt across the room — one of urgency.—
Monisha Ravisetti,
Space.com,
5 Mar. 2026
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The WhatsApp logs show Carvajal deleted a total 14 messages sent by other participants in the chat and 42 of his own messages before the Herald obtained the logs, so the full extent of his participation is not clear.—
Claire Heddles,
Miami Herald,
5 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Plow drivers are working through the nor’easter to keep roads passable.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
22 Feb. 2026
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Amador County Public Works and Caltrans are working to get roads clear and streets passable.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
Updated February 20,
Sacbee.com,
21 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Sunscreen is a non-negotiable for Qantas’ Airport Customer Experience Manager, Travys Carinci, who logs an average of 60,000 miles per month.—
Kristy Alpert,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Feb. 2026
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Things that used to feel so urgent and non-negotiable (being disciplined, heeding early alarms, ignoring my body’s cues) now have a patina over them.—
Dimity McDowell,
Time,
24 Feb. 2026
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“Navigable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/navigable. Accessed 5 Mar. 2026.
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