as in unlikely
incapable of being solved or accomplished
the seemingly impossible problem of world hunger fitting everything in my backpack seemed an impossible task
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Recent Examples of impossible
This transformation in women’s sports has been impossible to ignore.
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Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 25 Feb. 2025
Scottie Barnes mentioned chasing a Play-In spot as a goal of his, and that isn’t impossible.
—Eric Koreen, The Athletic, 25 Feb. 2025
Evaluating the Mavericks while Davis sits on the bench nursing another injury is impossible.
—Mac Engel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Feb. 2025
But breaking the grip that your phone has on you isn’t impossible.
—Aditi Shrikant, CNBC, 14 Feb. 2025
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Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 25 Feb. 2025
Scottie Barnes mentioned chasing a Play-In spot as a goal of his, and that isn’t impossible.
—Eric Koreen, The Athletic, 25 Feb. 2025
Evaluating the Mavericks while Davis sits on the bench nursing another injury is impossible.
—Mac Engel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Feb. 2025
But breaking the grip that your phone has on you isn’t impossible.
—Aditi Shrikant, CNBC, 14 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for impossible
Recent Examples of Synonyms for impossible
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Hocevar wrecked regular-season series champion Corey Heim in the 2023 Truck Series finale at Phoenix, when another crash ended up collecting fellow contender Grant Enfinger, leading to Ben Rhodes’ unlikely second career title.—
Shane Connuck,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Feb. 2025
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Investors in the German automotive industry can relax as Sunday’s general election produced a result unlikely to frighten the horses.—
Neil Winton,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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Is there a way out of our divided country’s seemingly hopeless predicament?—
Jackie Strause,
The Hollywood Reporter,
25 Feb. 2025
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People who find themselves in financial trouble sometimes consider taking drastic measures when their situation appears hopeless.—
Paulette Perhach,
New York Times,
23 Feb. 2025
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While many countries, states and major companies have taken steps to ban problematic plastics and set ambitious goals for waste reduction, the collective effort is still falling far short of what's needed to stem the tide of plastic waste.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
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The film has been embroiled in controversy in recent weeks after its star, Karla Sofía Gascón — who is nominated for Best Actress — had several problematic social media posts resurface online.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
3 Mar. 2025
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These scenarios are impractical or impossible with other virtualization software.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
28 Feb. 2025
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Traditional transport methods were deemed too impractical and stressful for the beavers, making aerial relocation the most viable option.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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Any reconstruction effort would be futile if a fragile ceasefire in Gaza fails, plunging the territory back to war.—
Mostafa Salem,
CNN,
21 Feb. 2025
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Since kids learn by example, Winston notes that telling kids to put down their phones is futile if parents don’t do the same.—
Melissa Willets,
Parents,
10 Feb. 2025
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“Impossible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impossible. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.
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