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as in penetrable
capable of being passed into or through the jungle is not passable without a machete

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as in decent
of a level of quality that meets one's needs or standards that's a passable paper

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Recent Examples of passable Anecdotally, every stage was fuller, every corridor of the grounds less passable than it’s been since the 2022 return. Paul A. Thompson, Pitchfork, 14 Apr. 2025 If that part of her game becomes even passable, Rivers will be a quality point guard for years to come. Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025 Not just the most passable one Netflix can get to our screens. Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 20 Mar. 2025 The investigation examined six leading AI voice cloning tools and found that five had easily by-passable safeguards. Gene Marks, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for passable
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Adjective
  • Global warming already is melting Artic ice, making the region increasingly navigable.
    Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Apr. 2025
  • The Arctic is slated to become economically and geopolitically valuable in the near future once ice melts and Arctic passages become navigable.
    Rafael Perez, Orange County Register, 9 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • Strong actors also can’t prop up a script built out of barely penetrable mumbo jumbo.
    David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
  • Consider the material: Leather sofas are less penetrable by dust, debris, and liquids than fabric sofas.
    Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Sep. 2024
Adjective
  • Edwards landed a decent percentage of his strikes at 66 percent, but the pressure from Muhammad limited his attempts to just 71 significant strikes.
    Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 4 May 2025
  • And even after the outings that are just decent, the Phillies can see it.
    Matt Gelb, New York Times, 3 May 2025
Adjective
  • The Air Quality Index (AQI), developed by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), measures air pollution on a scale from 0 to 500: 0-50 (Green): Good—air quality is satisfactory.
    Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 May 2025
  • In finding the right fit and tailoring these systems, a clear understanding of your business priorities and pain points can go a long way in choosing a satisfactory solution.
    Shiv Kaushik, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • The porous nature of the ceramic planter means more moisture and air can get through, which sustains the soil’s humidity levels.
    Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 May 2025
  • Human memory is a curious thing — variable, porous and tenacious.
    A.O. Scott, New York Times, 2 May 2025
Adjective
  • Because there is no remedy for migrants who have already been deported, the ACLU lawyers asked the Supreme Court to provide guidance to lower courts about what measures are required for adequate notice to contest deportations.
    Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 17 May 2025
  • Employees did not have adequate knowledge of manual ware-washing procedures as well as proper cooling, holding and sanitizer concentration.
    Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado, Sacbee.com, 16 May 2025
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  • The other sides who recorded good finishes despite a mediocre goal difference tended to be cautious, cagey teams.
    Michael Cox, New York Times, 16 May 2025
  • Still, Wallen possesses a kind of uncanny magnetism that, for better or worse, can elevate a mediocre song.
    Amanda Petrusich, New Yorker, 16 May 2025
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  • But, with the team’s MLB-best 29-15 record affording them just a one-game division lead so far this year, it’s already become clear that fine margins could matter this season.
    Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 16 May 2025
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    Emily Price, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025

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“Passable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/passable. Accessed 21 May. 2025.

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