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
As last weekend’s tightrope walk shows, the site remains penetrable.
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Harriet Ryan, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 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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Harriet Ryan, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 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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There is no need to use bleach, soap or a produce wash — fruits and vegetables are porous and can absorb those chemicals, the FDA said.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
11 Mar. 2026
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Neither meant much in the face of porous defense, ineffective rim protection and a lack of effort on the offensive boards.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The textile strap can be adjusted to your exact liking on each foot, since the fabric is completely permeable.—
Anna Popp,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Mar. 2026
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Barriers between rich and poor neighborhoods were permeable.—
Henry Grabar,
The Atlantic,
23 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Its absorbent nature ensures a thorough cleanse and smooth, soft skin with every use -- whether dry or wet.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
10 Mar. 2026
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More of a spa robe than a post-bath robe, the cotton microfiber is softer (although less absorbent) than cotton terry.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Penetrable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/penetrable. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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