as in unlikely
incapable of being solved or accomplished
the seemingly impossible problem of world hunger fitting everything in my backpack seemed an impossible task
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Recent Examples of impossible
They have also been observed to move and accelerate at rates that seem impossible, going from complete stillness to disappearing over the horizon instantaneously, and without the combustion that manmade vehicles rely on.
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Selome Hailu, Variety, 9 Mar. 2025
One 911 call alleging domestic violence could set in motion a process that was practically impossible to stop.
—Sarah Lustbader, The New Yorker, 9 Mar. 2025
In the 1930s, Kurt Gödel demonstrated that this is impossible: In any mathematical system, there are statements that can be neither proved nor disproved.
—Joseph Howlett, WIRED, 9 Mar. 2025
Do what would be impossible in reality – explore 3D structures, perform simulated surgeries, or conduct physics experiments in zero gravity.
—Ray Ravaglia, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
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Selome Hailu, Variety, 9 Mar. 2025
One 911 call alleging domestic violence could set in motion a process that was practically impossible to stop.
—Sarah Lustbader, The New Yorker, 9 Mar. 2025
In the 1930s, Kurt Gödel demonstrated that this is impossible: In any mathematical system, there are statements that can be neither proved nor disproved.
—Joseph Howlett, WIRED, 9 Mar. 2025
Do what would be impossible in reality – explore 3D structures, perform simulated surgeries, or conduct physics experiments in zero gravity.
—Ray Ravaglia, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for impossible
Recent Examples of Synonyms for impossible
Adjective
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Furthermore, with Florian Wirtz walking off the pitch with an injury today, a Leverkusen comeback is even more unlikely.—
Manuel Veth,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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The governor’s ask is unlikely to get any traction this session.—
Romy Ellenbogen,
Miami Herald,
7 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The dance begin and the people are hopeless, bumping into one another but totally enjoying the experience.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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The 60-year-old actress — who has famously portrayed hopeless romantic Charlotte York on the SATC franchise since 1998 — got candid about her brief romance with Alec Baldwin on a recent episode of Rob Lowe's Literally!—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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While many countries, states and major companies have taken steps to ban problematic plastics and set ambitious goals for waste reduction, the collective effort is still falling far short of what's needed to stem the tide of plastic waste.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
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Gold may be a good store of value but can be problematic as a medium of exchange, particularly in breaking deflationary spirals and supporting economic growth.—
Jon Helgi Egilsson,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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These scenarios are impractical or impossible with other virtualization software.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
28 Feb. 2025
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Traditional transport methods were deemed too impractical and stressful for the beavers, making aerial relocation the most viable option.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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For Alok Bansal, a newspaper columnist, the exercise is futile – and threatens to deepen divisions.—
Sushmita Pathak,
The Christian Science Monitor,
3 Mar. 2025
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Challenging the law again was futile until 2023 when progressives retook a 4–3 majority on the court.—
The Editors,
National Review,
25 Feb. 2025
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“Impossible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impossible. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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