as in penetrable
capable of being passed into or through
a permeable fabric that allows your body heat to escape will be much more comfortable in the summertime
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Recent Examples of permeable
Its patented process creates a semi-permeable protective barrier to slow the moisture movement outward, minimizing warpage, and protecting it from mold, rot and decay.
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Jennifer Castenson, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
That timing isn’t just a matter of convenience—in fact, studies show that the skin barrier is more permeable in the evening hours, which may allow these ingredients to more easily absorb into skin.
—Deanna Pai, Vogue, 4 Mar. 2025
The company has developed a semi-permeable capsule for holding single cells in analysis, with a goal of avoiding the technological tradeoffs of conventional technologies.
—Alex Knapp, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025
The developer should go back to the drawing board and come up with a way to create a larger buffer of trees and permeable surfaces between the park and their development.
—The Denver Post Editorial Board, The Denver Post, 17 Feb. 2025
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Jennifer Castenson, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
That timing isn’t just a matter of convenience—in fact, studies show that the skin barrier is more permeable in the evening hours, which may allow these ingredients to more easily absorb into skin.
—Deanna Pai, Vogue, 4 Mar. 2025
The company has developed a semi-permeable capsule for holding single cells in analysis, with a goal of avoiding the technological tradeoffs of conventional technologies.
—Alex Knapp, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025
The developer should go back to the drawing board and come up with a way to create a larger buffer of trees and permeable surfaces between the park and their development.
—The Denver Post Editorial Board, The Denver Post, 17 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for permeable
Adjective
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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
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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
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At Congonhas Airport, the most notable change was the resurfacing of the runway, now with transverse grooving and a porous friction layer to improve water drainage and reduce the risk of skidding.—
Isadora Wandermurem,
Time,
23 Apr. 2025
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With the rise of remote work, smartphones and constant connectivity, the boundaries between these roles have become increasingly porous.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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“Permeable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/permeable. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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