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
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.
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David Brennan, ABC News, 23 Jan. 2026
These underline—and in some cases are only navigable due to—that new vocal acuity.
—Paul A. Thompson, Pitchfork, 20 Jan. 2026
Texworld responds to this complexity by organizing geography, sustainability, innovation and production capabilities into a single, navigable marketplace.
—Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 14 Jan. 2026
The resort is also minutes from Espíritu Santo, the island’s only navigable river, and just nine miles from El Yunque National Forest, which boasts more biodiversity than any other forest in the United States.
—Amber Kallor, Travel + Leisure, 10 Jan. 2026
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David Brennan, ABC News, 23 Jan. 2026
These underline—and in some cases are only navigable due to—that new vocal acuity.
—Paul A. Thompson, Pitchfork, 20 Jan. 2026
Texworld responds to this complexity by organizing geography, sustainability, innovation and production capabilities into a single, navigable marketplace.
—Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 14 Jan. 2026
The resort is also minutes from Espíritu Santo, the island’s only navigable river, and just nine miles from El Yunque National Forest, which boasts more biodiversity than any other forest in the United States.
—Amber Kallor, Travel + Leisure, 10 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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McDonald said a clear motive was not identified, nor was a specific target.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Feb. 2026
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Earlier this week, after lawmakers said the names of several high-profile figures had been concealed in the documents without clear legal reasons, the department also moved to un-redact more than a dozen additional names.—
Connor Greene,
Time,
11 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Still, Bell says there is work to be done clearing certain spots downtown and, in some neighborhoods, making passable streets wider for residents and emergency vehicles.—
Chris Hoffman,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
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City spokeswoman Mollie Lair said Tuesday morning that crews are continuing to work 12-hour shifts to ensure all roads are plowed and passable.—
Cameron Knight,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
27 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Ukraine has said the return of the land is a non-negotiable in any peace deal.—
Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Feb. 2026
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Teens need to know which family rules and values are non-negotiable and which are flexible.—
Dorian Johnson,
Parents,
1 Feb. 2026
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“Navigable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/navigable. Accessed 13 Feb. 2026.
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