NAVIGABLE Synonyms: 27 Similar and Opposite Words

navigable

adjective

ˈna-vi-gə-bəl

Definition of navigable

as in cleared

capable of being traveled on this map shows which rivers are navigable and which aren't

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Recent Examples of navigable The strait is a critical export route for Saudi Arabia, the world’s biggest crude exporter, and has remained largely navigable throughout the war. — Jomana Karadsheh, CNN Money, 21 July 2026 Humans need transparency and trust in what the AI just did for them; agents need a predictable, machine-navigable structure. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026 Lake Titicaca—the largest freshwater lake in South America and the highest navigable lake in the world—sits at 12,507 feet, while La Raya reaches more than 14,000 feet. — Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 17 July 2026 This begs the important question of what constitutes a navigable waterway. — Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for navigable

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Not all pads are alike, but a footprint on the larger side involves five to ten acres of cleared, packed ground that serves as the hub for drilling equipment, which can include wellheads, pump jacks, tanks, wastewater storage pits, trailers, and flare stacks.

— Alex Heard, Outside, 4 Mar. 2026
What counts as a cleared sidewalk?

— Quinn Clark, jsonline.com, 1 Dec. 2025

Definition of cleared

Adjective

On Friday, Davide Ancelotti, Lille’s head coach, confirmed Fernandez-Pardo, who had made clear his desire to leave, would not train with the squad until after Tuesday’s transfer deadline.

— Chris Waugh, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2026
Kayley and Nathan’s efforts are intercut with Kasandra opening her birthday present from Jeff (whose airways are now totally clear), a $100,000 diamond necklace.

— Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of clear

Adjective

There were 23 routes that were not passable and another 19 identified that had cautions, McDermott said.

— Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026
Less than 10% of the country’s roads are passable year-round, and frequent power shortages force mining companies to rely on diesel generators, increasing costs.

— Ariel Cohen, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of passable

Adjective

BlackBerry has crafted its software to have high safety standards, a non-negotiable for cars and other moving objects.

— Arjun Kharpal,Kai Nicol-Schwarz, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
Consistent recovery, through sleep and other restorative activities, is non-negotiable for replenishing leaders capacities.

— Julian Hayes II, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of negotiable

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