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 For its part, the Westmoreland Museum of Art utilized its partnership with Art Bridges to develop the Art Maze, an interactive installation that transformed the museum’s Cantilever Galleries into a navigable labyrinth painted by local artists. — News Desk, Artforum, 5 Aug. 2026 Which Power 4 teams have the most (or least) navigable schedules? — Jason Kirk, New York Times, 24 July 2026 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 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

Iit was clear that Chiefs fans missed seeing Suamataia and hoped to hear why the Chiefs had made the change to the offensive line for the game between 3-0 teams.

— Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 5 Oct. 2026
Cutting loose McDaniel would be expensive, too, and there’s no clear successor waiting in the wings.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of clear

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Regardless, in order to actually save their season, the Trojans need Maiava to be more than just a passable Big Ten quarterback.

— Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2026
There were 23 routes that were not passable and another 19 identified that had cautions, McDermott said.

— Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026

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