workable
adjective
work·able
ˈwər-kə-bəl 
1
: capable of being worked
a workable material
2
: practicable, feasible
a workable system
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I think the plan is quite workable.
Chill the cookie dough until it is more workable.
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Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
Your careful attention to detail turns tension into workable plans without drama.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 17 Mar. 2026
The kitchen’s a galley but definitely workable, and the bathroom’s renovated.
—Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 16 Mar. 2026
Then, melt old candles over low heat until soft and workable.
—Shagun Khare, Martha Stewart, 16 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for workable
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“Workable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/workable. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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workable
adjective
work·able
ˈwər-kə-bəl
1
: capable of being worked
2
: feasible
a workable solution to the problem
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