as in useful
capable of being put to use or account
the authorities had no actionable intelligence with which to foil the terrorist plot
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Recent Examples of actionable
The panel of expert therapists, Dr. Danielle Wright and Dr. Jacqueline Jones McKinney addressed these real-life concerns live, offering fresh perspectives, actionable advice, and strategies for healing and growth.
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Dominique Fluker, Essence, 7 July 2025
And then, figure out what of that feedback is actionable and have a conversation with your wife about it.
—R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 1 July 2025
You might feel called to profess your love, take next steps in your relationship, or start building your dream life in some actionable way.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 July 2025
What’s missing is broad participation and a focus on clear, immediate, actionable steps.
—Marc Benioff, Time, 24 June 2025
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Dominique Fluker, Essence, 7 July 2025
And then, figure out what of that feedback is actionable and have a conversation with your wife about it.
—R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 1 July 2025
You might feel called to profess your love, take next steps in your relationship, or start building your dream life in some actionable way.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 July 2025
What’s missing is broad participation and a focus on clear, immediate, actionable steps.
—Marc Benioff, Time, 24 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for actionable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for actionable
Adjective
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This is what makes average household income so useful in this analysis of the wealthiest cities in Arkansas.—
Andrew DePietro,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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For instance, a folding utility cart with wheels might be the best option for some, while others may find an electric utility cart more useful.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
30 June 2025
Adjective
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White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said in May that Trump is abiding by all applicable conflict-of-interest laws.—
Kelsey Walsh,
ABC News,
1 July 2025
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Dealing with rage wouldn’t seem the term most applicable to Estévez, who is as amiable and animated as anyone in the Royals’ clubhouse and radiates a room-energizing presence.—
Vahe Gregorian,
Kansas City Star,
27 June 2025
Adjective
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Sierra Designs recently updated their award-winning Mobile Mummy, a practical and comfortable wearable sleeping bag originally released in 2014.—
Wendy Altschuler,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Today’s Canadian nationalism, by contrast, arises from darker and more practical concerns.—
Stephen Marche,
The Atlantic,
1 July 2025
Adjective
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That’s where the distinction between applied and contextual AI becomes critical.—
ByTheodore Krantz Jr,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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At the time, most basic and applied research was done by the military.—
Paul Bierman,
The Conversation,
15 May 2025
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“Actionable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/actionable. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.
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