as in penetrable
capable of being passed into or through
the new road has a pervious surface that will cut down on the amount of water that collects on it during heavy rains
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Recent Examples of pervious
Gold has skyrocketed nearly 25% during Trump’s new term, absolutely crushing the pervious record of 13.5% during former President Jimmy Carter’s start to his term in 1977.
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David Goldman, CNN Money, 22 Apr. 2025
The Athletic put Smith’s pervious deal at $12M per year, which makes the new contract a 66% pay increase.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 6 Mar. 2025
About 15% of homes sold above list price, virtually unchanged from 16% in both the pervious month and the year-earlier period.
—Diana Olick, CNBC, 21 Feb. 2025
There is growing data that the younger generation expects to be mobile and unsettled longer than pervious generations.
—Roger Valdez, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
The pervious administration had a series of feckless responses.
—ABC News, 16 Mar. 2025
The Athletic put Smith’s pervious deal at $12M per year, which makes the new contract a 66% pay increase.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 6 Mar. 2025
About 15% of homes sold above list price, virtually unchanged from 16% in both the pervious month and the year-earlier period.
—Diana Olick, CNBC, 21 Feb. 2025
There is growing data that the younger generation expects to be mobile and unsettled longer than pervious generations.
—Roger Valdez, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
David Goldman, CNN Money, 22 Apr. 2025
The Athletic put Smith’s pervious deal at $12M per year, which makes the new contract a 66% pay increase.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 6 Mar. 2025
About 15% of homes sold above list price, virtually unchanged from 16% in both the pervious month and the year-earlier period.
—Diana Olick, CNBC, 21 Feb. 2025
There is growing data that the younger generation expects to be mobile and unsettled longer than pervious generations.
—Roger Valdez, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
The pervious administration had a series of feckless responses.
—ABC News, 16 Mar. 2025
The Athletic put Smith’s pervious deal at $12M per year, which makes the new contract a 66% pay increase.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 6 Mar. 2025
About 15% of homes sold above list price, virtually unchanged from 16% in both the pervious month and the year-earlier period.
—Diana Olick, CNBC, 21 Feb. 2025
There is growing data that the younger generation expects to be mobile and unsettled longer than pervious generations.
—Roger Valdez, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pervious
Adjective
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Strong actors also can’t prop up a script built out of barely penetrable mumbo jumbo.—
David Rooney,
The Hollywood Reporter,
3 Sep. 2019
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Consider the material: Leather sofas are less penetrable by dust, debris, and liquids than fabric sofas.—
Abby Wolner,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Sep. 2024
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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Human memory is a curious thing — variable, porous and tenacious.—
A.O. Scott,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
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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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“Pervious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pervious. Accessed 16 May. 2025.
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