as in porous
capable of being passed into or through
unfortunately, our netting proved to be a rather penetrable barrier that allowed in our cabin a steady stream of mosquitoes
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Recent Examples of penetrable
Twenty-seven months into the COVID-19 pandemic, our defenses against the coronavirus seem at once stronger and more penetrable than ever.
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Dhruv Khullar, The New Yorker, 23 May 2022
In the students’ presence, the tunnel of my concentration grew longer and less penetrable.
—Time, 6 Jan. 2023
And then there are steel ceilings, ones that are not penetrable, no matter what skills, education or work ethic a person brings.
—Washington Post, 9 Feb. 2022
But the Taliban have proven how penetrable Kabul is to them in the past week, by assassinating government spokesmen, a local official and even prison prosecutors.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN, 12 Aug. 2021
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Dhruv Khullar, The New Yorker, 23 May 2022
In the students’ presence, the tunnel of my concentration grew longer and less penetrable.
—Time, 6 Jan. 2023
And then there are steel ceilings, ones that are not penetrable, no matter what skills, education or work ethic a person brings.
—Washington Post, 9 Feb. 2022
But the Taliban have proven how penetrable Kabul is to them in the past week, by assassinating government spokesmen, a local official and even prison prosecutors.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN, 12 Aug. 2021
See All Example Sentences for penetrable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for penetrable
Adjective
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The porous nature of the ceramic planter means more moisture and air can get through, which sustains the soil’s humidity levels.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 May 2025
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Human memory is a curious thing — variable, porous and tenacious.—
A.O. Scott,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
Adjective
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That timing isn’t just a matter of convenience—in fact, studies show that the skin barrier is more permeable in the evening hours, which may allow these ingredients to more easily absorb into skin.—
Deanna Pai,
Vogue,
4 Mar. 2025
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Mitigation projects the program could support include short-term solutions like permeable pavement with gaps between the gravel that act as a reservoir for passing water, electrical system protection and rain gardens with native plants that absorb the water.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
4 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Most disposable diapers are made from the same materials clogging up landfills and oceans: polypropylene (PP), polyethylene (PE), super absorbent polymers (SAP), and PET.—
Tim Clark,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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Made from silica beads, silica gel litter is lightweight, highly absorbent, and ideal for odor control.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Penetrable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/penetrable. Accessed 9 May. 2025.
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