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
The result was a powerful presentation that showcased craft traditions such as quilting and ceramics alongside explorations of spirituality and migration, underscoring the ways southern identity has always been porous and connected to broader global histories.
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Okla Jones, Essence, 29 Sep. 2025
Not all of that is his fault, however, as Tennessee's offensive line is porous, which has led to him being pressured on a high number of his dropbacks.
—Robert Marvi, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Sep. 2025
One of the main reasons for the vast difference is that toilets are made of non-porous material, whereas sponges are highly porous and inviting for germs.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Sep. 2025
The state could look at banning the application of fertilizer or manure in areas of the state where the groundwater is close to the surface, or porous rock makes the groundwater ripe for contamination, advocates have suggested.
—Laura Schulte, jsonline.com, 22 Sep. 2025
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Okla Jones, Essence, 29 Sep. 2025
Not all of that is his fault, however, as Tennessee's offensive line is porous, which has led to him being pressured on a high number of his dropbacks.
—Robert Marvi, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Sep. 2025
One of the main reasons for the vast difference is that toilets are made of non-porous material, whereas sponges are highly porous and inviting for germs.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Sep. 2025
The state could look at banning the application of fertilizer or manure in areas of the state where the groundwater is close to the surface, or porous rock makes the groundwater ripe for contamination, advocates have suggested.
—Laura Schulte, jsonline.com, 22 Sep. 2025
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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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The permeable ties between universities and business are another.—
Peter Vanham,
Fortune,
2 Oct. 2025
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So, the landscape architect developed the Sponge City and Sponge Planet concepts, which advocate for cities to use permeable surfaces, landscaping and green spaces to absorb and filter water.—
Elisabeth Brier,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Porous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/porous. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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