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also impassible
as in dense
impossible to get through or into
the road was impassable until snowplows cleared it
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Recent Examples of impassable
The critical shipping passage has been largely impassable since the conflict began more than a month ago.
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Sarah Min, CNBC, 3 Apr. 2026
This would, in a worst-case scenario, create an impassable debris field around Earth.
—Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026
State highways and county roads also became impassable, with government agencies issuing multiple no travel advisories amid blizzard warnings.
—Angela George, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 26 Mar. 2026
Although parked legally, the cars made the route impassable for school buses, plow trucks, fire trucks or ambulances.
—Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 26 Mar. 2026
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Sarah Min, CNBC, 3 Apr. 2026
This would, in a worst-case scenario, create an impassable debris field around Earth.
—Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026
State highways and county roads also became impassable, with government agencies issuing multiple no travel advisories amid blizzard warnings.
—Angela George, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 26 Mar. 2026
Although parked legally, the cars made the route impassable for school buses, plow trucks, fire trucks or ambulances.
—Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 26 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for impassable
Adjective
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Eating avocado or almond butter on toast offers several benefits, as both are nutrient-dense, with almond butter slightly healthier than avocado per serving.—
Angelica Bottaro,
Verywell Health,
28 Apr. 2026
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The most lasting albums were built on the tradition of musique concrète, leading to dense, mesmerizing collages.—
Joshua Minsoo Kim,
Pitchfork,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Because the Celtics, provided they close-out the 76ers, have the kind of shooters the Hawks don’t.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
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Qatar could deepen its already close defense ties to Turkey, and China, which is close to Iran, could play a greater diplomatic role.—
Sudarsan Raghavan,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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In the century-plus since its grounds were largely closed to the public, dozens of events are evidence that even the White House complex is not impervious to intrusion.—
Meg Kinnard,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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There are precious few roads, and nothing is impervious to the whims of weather.—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
16 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Nate, on the other hand, just needed to show up in something simple but elevated (while honoring Jacob Elordi’s impenetrable Bottega Veneta contract), so he’s styled in a custom Bottega Veneta tuxedo.—
Zoe Papelis,
Vulture,
27 Apr. 2026
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But the war has also shown that missile defenses are not impenetrable, with at least seven US service members killed by hostile action.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
25 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The spongy material is mostly made of air, yet nearly impermeable to both air and liquid.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
29 Apr. 2026
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The outer layer hardened and became impermeable.—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
11 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The multiple attacks could be a major victory for the jihadis in a city seen as impregnable, despite attackers often targeting troops and villages on the outskirts of the city.—
Haruna Umar,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Mar. 2026
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The multiple attacks could be seen as a major victory for the jihadis in a city seen as impregnable despite the jihadis often targeting troops and villages on the outskirts of the city.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Not noticeably different than any other basic frozen waffle.—
Alex Beggs,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
25 Apr. 2026
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Trees grew on the roof of the Polissya Hotel, which once housed nuclear scientists; at the Palace of Culture Energetik in the city’s center, frozen rain collected inside of a decrepit swimming pool.—
Lizzie Johnson,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Across the street, through a thick tangle of forest, the Khodymchuks’ building stood tall and gray in the snow.—
Lizzie Johnson,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2026
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Not only does the material ensure comfort and support, but the unique design, with thick straps that curve to the exact shape of my arches and a cupped heel, creates a glove-like fit that hugs my feet.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Impassable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impassable. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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