How to Use actionable in a Sentence

actionable

adjective
  • Firing people because of their age is actionable.
  • We've received actionable information that the men are hiding in these mountains.
  • So, avoid the buzzy lingo—or at least back it up with actionable words.
    Jeff Schmitz, Forbes, 24 June 2022
  • Many of these tweaks can be made actionable with pieces already in your closet.
    Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 19 Mar. 2019
  • Get smart, actionable tech news and tips like this daily in your inbox.
    Kim Komando, USA TODAY, 11 Apr. 2024
  • Replace the myth with actionable truth.
    Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
  • Most of the actionable items had a deadline to be completed by the spring of this year.
    Lisa Hagen, Hartford Courant, 1 Feb. 2025
  • Pulling those notes into actionable next steps could take hours — time that could be used to improve the cut.
    Caitlin White, Variety, 23 Jan. 2026
  • In addition to that, use your voice via the ballot to bring about actionable change.
    Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 19 May 2022
  • Tap into them, set actionable steps and don’t forget to get out and talk to your customers.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026
  • Read on for actionable tips on how to get your outdoor space styled for summer, no matter the size.
    Ariel Okin, Vogue, 18 July 2024
  • What actionable things can people do right now to make a difference?
    Ray Rogers, Billboard, 18 Sep. 2017
  • This last trend is the most actionable for adults worried about their cognitive health.
    Katherine Ellen Foley, Quartz, 19 Nov. 2019
  • Break down your goals into actionable steps, creating a clear plan to achieve them.
    Julie Hruska, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2023
  • There are amazing workshops where there are actionable steps and people can meet.
    Ashley Ray-Harris, Chicago Reader, 2 Aug. 2017
  • The plans look actionable, and there’s a clear value proposition to both of them.
    John Werner, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
  • Epstein ruled that Sonmez had failed to state an actionable claim.
    Oliver Darcy, CNN, 25 Mar. 2022
  • And make sure to leave the meeting with actionable next steps, such as a plan to meet again in a few weeks, experts say.
    Rachel Schnalzer, Los Angeles Times, 17 Nov. 2021
  • Without a clear, actionable plan for growth, your small business could struggle to take off.
    Oksana Kolesnikova, Forbes, 19 Apr. 2021
  • In the past, calls for healing have been symbolic rather than actionable.
    Amber Johnson and Kira Hudson Banks, Essence, 30 Dec. 2020
  • But the black-bear hats are definitely a good, actionable start.
    Richard Lawson, Vanities, 14 Feb. 2017
  • The yearlong course includes some actionable items that students can take.
    Evan Casey, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 23 Oct. 2020
  • At the core of it, finance needs to be an enabler of actionable insights for the business.
    Nina Trentmann, WSJ, 17 Feb. 2022
  • Here are six actionable ways for outdoor brands to market to women of color.
    Morgan Tilton, Outside Online, 5 July 2018
  • Review your notes and create an actionable list of to-do items that align with your specific goals.
    Mark O’Donnell, Forbes, 6 May 2022
  • In the app itself, users will also get actionable tips to improve their health based on their results.
    Victoria Song, The Verge, 4 Jan. 2023
  • Start with a quick check-in where each person states a specific, actionable goal for the session.
    Sarah Lindenfeld Hall, Popular Science, 24 June 2026
  • Take the time to define your long-term career goals and break them down into smaller, actionable steps.
    Mike Vietri, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
  • The actionable level still isn’t lead-free, Katner said.
    Suzanne King, Kansas City Star, 25 Feb. 2026
  • Scott knew that for all the charges leveled against Roland, few were actionable causes for divorce.
    April White, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 May 2022

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