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as in navigable
capable of being traveled on
after the snowstorm ends, the roads might not be passable for the morning ride to school
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2
as in penetrable
capable of being passed into or through
the jungle is not passable without a machete
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3
as in decent
of a level of quality that meets one's needs or standards
that's a passable paper
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as in satisfactory
of average to below average quality
the actor's Scottish accent is passable at best
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Recent Examples of passable
His passable ensemble wisely included a pedal-steel guitarist and violinist, yet the mix muddled their contributions on an abundance of mid- and high-tempo material.
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Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2025
With no way to contact anyone, no running water or power or passable roads, the neighbors relied on each other since the landslide.
—Jennifer Berry Hawes, ProPublica, 19 May 2025
No Straw man: For the majority of these playoffs, interim head coach David Adelman has waved his finger to a slew of different bodies sitting at the end of his bench, as the Nuggets have looked for any passable eighth-man minutes against a Thunder team teeming with fresh legs.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 15 May 2025
Even during the Ice Age, when glaciers covered much of the landscape, Cerdanya was still passable.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 5 June 2025
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Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2025
With no way to contact anyone, no running water or power or passable roads, the neighbors relied on each other since the landslide.
—Jennifer Berry Hawes, ProPublica, 19 May 2025
No Straw man: For the majority of these playoffs, interim head coach David Adelman has waved his finger to a slew of different bodies sitting at the end of his bench, as the Nuggets have looked for any passable eighth-man minutes against a Thunder team teeming with fresh legs.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 15 May 2025
Even during the Ice Age, when glaciers covered much of the landscape, Cerdanya was still passable.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 5 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for passable
Adjective
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The energy tightrope that helped China through the supply shocks of the beginning of the war in Ukraine and subsequent global inflation appears to no longer be navigable.—
Wesley Alexander Hill,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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When judges become the arbiters of what constitutes a wetland or navigable water, businesses are left guessing how long a permit will hold, or if it’s needed at all.—
John F. McQuillan,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
Adjective
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Mescal’s performance is carefully pitched in its quiet devastation, but Lionel, hidden behind his thick glasses and polite manner, is never quite penetrable.—
Radhika Seth,
Vogue,
22 May 2025
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Strong actors also can’t prop up a script built out of barely penetrable mumbo jumbo.—
David Rooney,
The Hollywood Reporter,
3 Sep. 2019
Adjective
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But something good and decent rose from their sacrifice.—
EW Staff Published,
EW.com,
4 July 2025
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While most of the passengers hail from outside Cook County, a decent percentage are like me, locals proud to call this toddlin’ town home.—
Donna Vickroy,
Chicago Tribune,
4 July 2025
Adjective
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To begin with, bombardment is unlikely to lead to a satisfactory outcome.—
Robert Kagan,
The Atlantic,
21 June 2025
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At highway cruising speed, the SUV is satisfactory.—
James Raia,
Mercury News,
16 June 2025
Adjective
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Bleach also does not deal with roots of mold colonies growing on porous surfaces.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
5 July 2025
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Mold spores can cling to porous surfaces, and even after washing, lingering odors or stains might leave you unsure if the container is truly clean.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 June 2025
Adjective
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Inhibiting top talent’s potential by withholding adequate support for their bold initiatives exposes a company mistaking activity for true, impactful progress.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Reasons the Evidence Is Mixed Bananas are rich in healthy nutrients, including potassium, magnesium, calcium, fiber, and vitamins A, B6, and C.1 Muscles require adequate levels of electrolytes to function properly.—
Carrie Madormo,
Verywell Health,
30 June 2025
Adjective
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Stach was a dependable regular in a Hoffenheim side that had a mediocre 2024-25 season, finishing 15th in the league.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
30 June 2025
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First, how will the Bear recover from that mediocre review — and can its comeback be achieved before the joint runs out of money?—
Tom Gliatto,
People.com,
26 June 2025
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Electric cars are fine, but not everyone should be forced to own one.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
1 July 2025
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The cake itself was fine and light, but might benefit from a soak of some kind.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2025
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“Passable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/passable. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.
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