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also impassible
as in close
impossible to get through or into
the road was impassable until snowplows cleared it
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Recent Examples of impassable
For us, the impassable route proved quite passable and even rustic in a fun way.
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Maya Silver, Outside Online, 27 June 2025
By this point, the road behind him was impassable, too.
—Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 11 July 2025
By that point, according to survivor accounts, many evacuation routes had been impassable for hours.
—Zeynep Tufekci, Mercury News, 10 July 2025
Low-water crossings are inundated with water and may be impassable.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for impassable
Maya Silver, Outside Online, 27 June 2025
By this point, the road behind him was impassable, too.
—Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 11 July 2025
By that point, according to survivor accounts, many evacuation routes had been impassable for hours.
—Zeynep Tufekci, Mercury News, 10 July 2025
Low-water crossings are inundated with water and may be impassable.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for impassable
Adjective
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The Jamaican mountain air clung close, warm and perfumed with sage.—
Essence,
Essence,
22 July 2025
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Here’s what to ask yourself: Does someone on your founding team (or close circle) have solid finance experience?—
Rebecca Mitchem,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
Adjective
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And even the mighty NFL isn’t impervious to the ravages of demographic drift, although the league’s absolute deliveries of the under-50 set remain the gold standard.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
11 July 2025
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The laws of physics are impervious to climate change.—
Evan Bush,
NBC news,
8 July 2025
Adjective
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Ice cream, toppings, drizzles, coffee Zeds has quickly become a local favorite by offering a refreshing take on the classic frozen treat.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
25 July 2025
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The release of that money came days after 10 Republican senators sent a letter imploring the administration to allow frozen education money to be sent to states.—
Collin Binkley,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 July 2025
Adjective
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Riddle has done that in part by embracing the community that sees her as a way into a complicated and sometimes deliberately impenetrable sport.—
Caoimhe O'Neill,
New York Times,
10 July 2025
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When selecting a provider, organizations should remember to look for one that offers robust data protection offerings that ensure the storage sets are impenetrable.—
Dave Friend,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
Adjective
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To avoid puddling, use permeable landscape fabric rather than impermeable plastic sheeting.—
Luke Miller,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 July 2025
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The part of Texas that flooded last week is known as Flash Flood Alley because of its impermeable limestone hills and frequent downpours, but these floods were unusually severe for the area.—
Rebecca Hersher,
NPR,
7 July 2025
Adjective
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Needless to say, Superman regains his identity in time for a final assault on a supposedly impregnable computer designed by Pryor and manned by Vaughn and his formidable sister (Annie Ross), and hidden away somewhere in the Grand Canyon.—
Arthur Knight,
HollywoodReporter,
7 July 2025
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As a result, homeowners and developers are reconsidering their approach to luxury living, emphasizing fire-resistant materials, impregnable landscaping, and cutting-edge smart-home technologies.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
6 July 2025
Adjective
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Although rental costs have soared particularly in denser coastal cities, prices have jumped in Indianapolis too.—
Jordan Smith,
IndyStar,
24 July 2025
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It’s already been tested out successfully in dense urban areas.—
Heather Farmbrough,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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“Impassable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impassable. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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