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
Consider the material: Leather sofas are less penetrable by dust, debris, and liquids than fabric sofas.
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Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Sep. 2024
Among Clarke’s first major requests was research into ways Metro could make gates less penetrable.
—Justin George, Washington Post, 28 July 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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Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Sep. 2024
Among Clarke’s first major requests was research into ways Metro could make gates less penetrable.
—Justin George, Washington Post, 28 July 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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Nationally, the crisis has often felt insurmountable, frequently exacerbated by porous borders and passive, hands-off approaches to addiction in many states.—
John Koufos,
Sun Sentinel,
2 June 2026
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What Rocky understood early on was how porous culture was becoming.—
Jeff Ihaza,
VIBE.com,
2 June 2026
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The City of New Orleans has required its Department of Public Works to use permeable paving in lots and other spaces where practical.—
Aya Diab,
Fortune,
23 May 2026
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This year’s brick pavilion was conceived as a rhythmic structure that shifts from opaque to permeable.—
Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
18 May 2026
Adjective
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Add Water-Retaining Gel To The Container Soil To help the soil in a hanging basket stay moist longer, super-absorbent polymers (SAP) or hydrogels can be added to the potting mix.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
19 May 2026
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Rochlin has twice moved out and twice had to replace absorbent items like mattresses.—
Aarne Heikkila,
NBC news,
14 May 2026
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“Penetrable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/penetrable. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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