as in penetrable
capable of being passed into or through
a cleaner that should not be used on porous surfaces
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Recent Examples of porous
Pakistan accuses the Afghan Taliban government of harboring Pakistani militant groups — mainly the Pakistani Taliban — that cross the porous volatile border between the two countries to stage attacks against Pakistani forces and also of allying with its archrival, India.
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ABC News, 14 Mar. 2026
Pakistan accuses the Afghan Taliban government of allying with its archrival, India, and harboring Pakistani militant groups — mainly the Pakistani Taliban — that cross the porous, volatile border between the two countries to stage attacks against Pakistani forces.
—Munir Ahmed, Los Angeles Times, 14 Mar. 2026
Forgetting to Soak the Pots Terracotta is an incredibly porous material and can quickly zap moisture from new potting soil.
—Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 12 Mar. 2026
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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ABC News, 14 Mar. 2026
Pakistan accuses the Afghan Taliban government of allying with its archrival, India, and harboring Pakistani militant groups — mainly the Pakistani Taliban — that cross the porous, volatile border between the two countries to stage attacks against Pakistani forces.
—Munir Ahmed, Los Angeles Times, 14 Mar. 2026
Forgetting to Soak the Pots Terracotta is an incredibly porous material and can quickly zap moisture from new potting soil.
—Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 12 Mar. 2026
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for porous
Adjective
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By breaking actives down into smaller molecules, the fermentation process makes the ingredient more bioavailable and penetrable.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
23 Sep. 2025
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Bouncing back seven years after the barely penetrable Sunset, the Hungarian director’s new film takes its time to kick in but is a uniquely personal coming-of-age drama.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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It’s all intertwined – the legal market has a symbiotic relationship with the black market, and there’s a permeable line between the two.—
Stuart Miller,
Oc Register,
18 Mar. 2026
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Landscape Fabric Suffocates Roots Landscape fabric is supposed to be permeable, but the mesh clogs with fine particles.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Porous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/porous. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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