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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Dust with flour and press down on stack with a rolling pin to flatten to a workable height.
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But the measure has run into complications in the Senate, including questions about whether its property tax relief component is workable for area school districts, residents and the team itself.
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The Marlins entered spring training hoping that spirited competition among eight players would deliver a workable plan at their corner infield spots.
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Claire Saffitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 May 2026
The Pisces Moon adds creativity and intuition, helping bigger ideas feel both inspiring and workable.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 10 May 2026
But the measure has run into complications in the Senate, including questions about whether its property tax relief component is workable for area school districts, residents and the team itself.
—Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2026
The Marlins entered spring training hoping that spirited competition among eight players would deliver a workable plan at their corner infield spots.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 3 May 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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