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
Regardless, the complex stage shifts achieved by this trial are actionable for oncologists in many — not all — cancer types.
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Sana Raoof, STAT, 4 June 2026
In the short term, especially under this administration, these are the things that feel actionable.
—Clio Chang, Curbed, 2 June 2026
When clinicians understand patients over time—their goals, their stressors, their health history—data becomes far more actionable.
—Felicity Yost, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
From there, the platform delivers specific actionable strategies to improve returns and reduce basis.
—Ascend Agency, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026
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Sana Raoof, STAT, 4 June 2026
In the short term, especially under this administration, these are the things that feel actionable.
—Clio Chang, Curbed, 2 June 2026
When clinicians understand patients over time—their goals, their stressors, their health history—data becomes far more actionable.
—Felicity Yost, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
From there, the platform delivers specific actionable strategies to improve returns and reduce basis.
—Ascend Agency, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for actionable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for actionable
Adjective
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Creator cards with follower counts, post volume and engagement are useful signals.—
Gabriel Alin Zainescu,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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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,
12 June 2026
Adjective
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Whether compensation is available, though, will depend on the circumstances, the parties involved and applicable state laws.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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Jurors unanimously concluded Musk’s claims were filed too late and fell outside the applicable statute of limitations.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
15 June 2026
Adjective
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Your creativity is flowing and needs a practical outlet during the Cancer moon.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
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This approach also created a practical niche beneath the staircase, providing a convenient place for books, phones, watches, and other personal items while adding a sense of home to the journey.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
15 June 2026
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The latter is key to a Choisne design that recently joined the permanent collection at London’s Victoria & Albert Museum—the world’s largest museum of applied arts, decorative arts, and design.—
Laurie Brookins,
Travel + Leisure,
9 June 2026
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Brenda McAleer, dean of the College of Professional Studies at the University of Maine at Augusta — which is preparing to offer a bachelor’s of applied public administration — said the degrees were designed for adults who already have some work experience or have taken some college courses.—
Emilia Otte,
Hartford Courant,
4 June 2026
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“Actionable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/actionable. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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