as in porous
capable of being passed into or through
unfortunately, our netting proved to be a rather penetrable barrier that allowed in our cabin a steady stream of mosquitoes
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Recent Examples of penetrable
Among Clarke’s first major requests was research into ways Metro could make gates less penetrable.
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Justin George, Washington Post, 28 July 2023
In the students’ presence, the tunnel of my concentration grew longer and less penetrable.
—Time, 6 Jan. 2023
Twenty-seven months into the COVID-19 pandemic, our defenses against the coronavirus seem at once stronger and more penetrable than ever.
—Dhruv Khullar, The New Yorker, 23 May 2022
Strong actors also can’t prop up a script built out of barely penetrable mumbo jumbo.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
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Justin George, Washington Post, 28 July 2023
In the students’ presence, the tunnel of my concentration grew longer and less penetrable.
—Time, 6 Jan. 2023
Twenty-seven months into the COVID-19 pandemic, our defenses against the coronavirus seem at once stronger and more penetrable than ever.
—Dhruv Khullar, The New Yorker, 23 May 2022
Strong actors also can’t prop up a script built out of barely penetrable mumbo jumbo.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
See All Example Sentences for penetrable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for penetrable
Adjective
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Water can stain porous materials like wood, marble, and granite.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
4 Sep. 2025
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The Brick is porous and has to breathe.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Work to replace the gravel parking lot at the entrance to the Ron Ory Community Gardens Plots with permeable pavers begins this week, a Naperville Park District news release said.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Sep. 2025
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A couple of these include moisture-lock technology and oxygen-permeable materials.—
Malana VanTyler,
AZCentral.com,
28 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The interior layer of the nursing pads is usually made of absorbent material like microfiber, while the layer that comes in contact with your skin is a soft bamboo or cotton fabric that will be sensitive on your nipples.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
5 Sep. 2025
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Prevent oil stains on concrete by using absorbent mats under cars and yard equipment in the garage to catch any leaks, and keep vehicles maintained so oil leaks won't be a problem.—
Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott,
Southern Living,
30 Aug. 2025
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“Penetrable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/penetrable. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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