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
This data can help predict disease risk and can lead to actionable insights to improve overall health.
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Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 4 Sep. 2025
These are concrete, actionable steps — not slogans — and they were adopted unanimously by people who began the day deeply at odds.
—William Doherty, Twin Cities, 4 Sep. 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 Sep. 2025
Research shows that clear, actionable messaging including relevant environmental and moral appeals does make a difference in shifting people’s behaviors in the outdoors.
—B. Derrick Taff, The Conversation, 29 Aug. 2025
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Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 4 Sep. 2025
These are concrete, actionable steps — not slogans — and they were adopted unanimously by people who began the day deeply at odds.
—William Doherty, Twin Cities, 4 Sep. 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 Sep. 2025
Research shows that clear, actionable messaging including relevant environmental and moral appeals does make a difference in shifting people’s behaviors in the outdoors.
—B. Derrick Taff, The Conversation, 29 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for actionable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for actionable
Adjective
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These are environmentally friendly and useful for carrying more snacks on your flight home.—
Jessie Beck,
AFAR Media,
16 Sep. 2025
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Our expert take The Ink Business Preferred® Credit Card is an excellent business card with useful benefits, valuable rewards and a generous welcome bonus.—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
15 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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These collaborations aren’t just applicable in the world of social media.—
John Hall,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Mad Men would be named Best Drama for a third straight year and Temple Grandin commenced what turned out to be a seemingly endless onslaught at every applicable awards show, as the TV-movie tied an Emmy record with five major wins.—
Matt Webb Mitovich,
TVLine,
13 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Its early pilots include placing a humanoid in a car factory to fetch and carry parts, hinting at a practical path into routine industrial tasks.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Sep. 2025
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Below, Forbes Human Resources Council members share practical strategies middle managers can use to strengthen relationships and create a more positive workplace culture.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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That includes providing students with applied and work-based learning experiences in high school, as well as career exposure and exploration opportunities that begin in age-appropriate ways in middle school.—
Matt Gandal,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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However, the study can only show an association and not a direct cause and effect, said Duval, who now directs applied research at CReATe Fertility Centre, a fertility clinic in Toronto.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Actionable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/actionable. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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