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as in insurmountable
incapable of being defeated, overcome, or subdued
the building project ran into insuperable financial difficulties and had to be scrapped
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as in impossible
incapable of being solved or accomplished
insuperable problems have arisen which make it very unlikely that we will ever finish this project
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Recent Examples of insuperable
Resolving internal differences can be slow and difficult, but starting this process can signal that negotiations may become possible even when differences between the parties appear insuperable.
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Thomas R. Pickering, Foreign Affairs, 14 Mar. 2023
But opposition to further US support from the isolationist wing of the Republican Party seemed insuperable.
—The Week Uk, theweek, 27 Apr. 2024
There was an inscription underneath, from the great scholar’s Nobel lecture:
The recognition of the insuperable limits to his knowledge ought indeed to teach the student of society a lesson of humility which should guard him against becoming an accomplice in men’s fatal striving to control society.
—Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 18 Sep. 2023
That the songs don’t match the story structurally is probably an insuperable problem.
—Jesse Green, New York Times, 27 July 2023
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Thomas R. Pickering, Foreign Affairs, 14 Mar. 2023
But opposition to further US support from the isolationist wing of the Republican Party seemed insuperable.
—The Week Uk, theweek, 27 Apr. 2024
There was an inscription underneath, from the great scholar’s Nobel lecture:
The recognition of the insuperable limits to his knowledge ought indeed to teach the student of society a lesson of humility which should guard him against becoming an accomplice in men’s fatal striving to control society.
—Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 18 Sep. 2023
That the songs don’t match the story structurally is probably an insuperable problem.
—Jesse Green, New York Times, 27 July 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for insuperable
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And people with disabilities face insurmountable barriers in accessing safe, affordable, inclusive and accessible housing.Sharonda Dillard-Huffman, Baltimore Sun, 10 Dec. 2024
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Fans headed for the exits with about two minutes left in what turned into a blowout as the Flyers surged to an insurmountable 16-point lead and secured the game, which didn’t tip-off until 12:32 a.m.Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 28 Nov. 2024
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One of Spider-Man's core combat mechanics is reacting to flashes of his spider-sense, and lag renders that impossible.Matt Kamen, WIRED, 22 Dec. 2024
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The upshot: slicing and dicing all of the above into discrete vehicles is impossible until Tesla actually announces the products.Brooke Crothers, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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Even the most vulnerable patrons of an unforgiving desert can confront tribulation with the command of unconquerable spirits.Yahya Salem, CNN, 6 Aug. 2024
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By contrast, the Tibetan language, which has nothing in common with Mandarin, remains doggedly unconquerable; unlike other aspects of Tibetan life, it has not been tamed, co-opted, or Sinicized.Tenzin Dorjee, Foreign Affairs, 28 Nov. 2023
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That doesn’t mean Trump's opponents are facing a hopeless task.Gunther Peck / Made by History, TIME, 12 Dec. 2024
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As Queenie, navigating empty relationships and professional disappointments on a journey from self-sabotage to self-worth, Brown makes a whole person from a variety of attitudes — hopeful, hopeless, hungover, exuberant, fretful, thoughtful.Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 3 Dec. 2024
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Vlasic was asked if the penalty kill felt invincible right now.Scott Powers, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
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Until today, ServiceNow has felt invincible with its ties to Nvidia and its big contract wins.Jim Cramer, CNBC, 13 Dec. 2024
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For more than half a century, the Assad dynasty appeared to have an impregnable hold over Syria.Natasha Hall, Foreign Affairs, 9 Dec. 2024
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There was no impregnable IP, technology, or secret Coca-Cola ingredient.Judah Taub, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2024
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The natural fiber is soft, comfortable, has anti-stink properties, wicks moisture well, and offers an unbeatable warmth-to-weight ratio.Drew Zieff, Outside Online, 20 Dec. 2024
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Upgrade your holiday shopping with these unbeatable deals from Best Buy!Shubham Yewale, PCMAG, 17 Dec. 2024
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Any pardons Biden issues should be virtually invulnerable to a court challenge.Ian Millhiser, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018
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Those who’ve faced adversity may feel the pressure to always appear strong or invulnerable, yet pushing yourself too hard can lead to burnout.Marian Evans, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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“Insuperable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insuperable. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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