1
as in achievable
capable of being done or carried out
set attainable goals, not impracticable ones
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as in obtainable
possible to get
I don't know if those blue jeans are attainable overseas
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Recent Examples of attainable
Another of Markworth’s goals has to do with making homeownership more attainable for young families in Blue Springs, thereby incentivizing a higher rate of Blue Springs School District graduates to stay in the area in adulthood.
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Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
And families in the Bronx and other communities where kids live in the divide are hopeful that Mayor Mamdani will see closing the gap for every New York kid as a call to bring together the public and private sectors around an attainable goal.
—Latoya Williams-Belfort, New York Daily News, 30 Mar. 2026
While the governor says the state has made progress and exceeded its goal of building 75,000 attainable homes a year, more needs to be done.
—Alysia Burgio, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
In contrast, some people think perfection is not attainable or desirable.
—Jeanne Beatrix Law, The Conversation, 26 Mar. 2026
Too many young people in underserved communities have the same drive and potential, yet lack the access and guidance that make dreams feel attainable.
—Wanda Durant, Baltimore Sun, 25 Mar. 2026
Our commitment is to ensure that advanced protection remains attainable while still delivering the engaging driving experience Mazda is known for.
—Keith Laing, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
That puts additional pressure on education systems, workforce boards and employers to create clear, attainable paths into good jobs.
—Wilborn P. Nobles Iii, Dallas Morning News, 16 Mar. 2026
What seemed very attainable was the life of a studio musician.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 15 Mar. 2026
Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
And families in the Bronx and other communities where kids live in the divide are hopeful that Mayor Mamdani will see closing the gap for every New York kid as a call to bring together the public and private sectors around an attainable goal.
—Latoya Williams-Belfort, New York Daily News, 30 Mar. 2026
While the governor says the state has made progress and exceeded its goal of building 75,000 attainable homes a year, more needs to be done.
—Alysia Burgio, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
In contrast, some people think perfection is not attainable or desirable.
—Jeanne Beatrix Law, The Conversation, 26 Mar. 2026
Too many young people in underserved communities have the same drive and potential, yet lack the access and guidance that make dreams feel attainable.
—Wanda Durant, Baltimore Sun, 25 Mar. 2026
Our commitment is to ensure that advanced protection remains attainable while still delivering the engaging driving experience Mazda is known for.
—Keith Laing, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
That puts additional pressure on education systems, workforce boards and employers to create clear, attainable paths into good jobs.
—Wilborn P. Nobles Iii, Dallas Morning News, 16 Mar. 2026
What seemed very attainable was the life of a studio musician.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 15 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for attainable
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And that should be a relatively achievable goal for home equity borrowers, considering that, according to a new report, there's around $11 trillion in tappable equity in the country right now.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
26 Mar. 2026
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Systems operating across networks of businesses can tell you not just what happened, but what's achievable, benchmarked against peers in the same market conditions.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Were the files easily obtainable?—
Harmeet Kaur,
CNN Money,
20 Mar. 2026
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Below are some of the more easily obtainable inserts and test issues, listed in chronological order of release.—
Michael Salfino,
New York Times,
5 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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If possible, set aside some time today to journal, listen to your favorite music, or just take a nap!—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
1 Apr. 2026
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If trapped by moving water, seek the highest possible point and contact emergency services by calling 911.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
1 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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April itself may feel too full for an extended escape, but don't overlook what's available close by.—
Kirah Tabourn,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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An update for that spot was not immediately available Friday.—
Jenna Thompson
March 28,
Kansas City Star,
28 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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For many Americans, transportation options such as taking the bus aren't feasible, given that many regions lack mass transit.—
Megan Cerullo,
CBS News,
26 Mar. 2026
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Part of the purpose of exploration is to find out which of these futures is feasible.—
Scott Pace,
The Conversation,
26 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Police recommend using the PortMiami Tunnel, accessible from I‑395, to avoid congestion.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
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The system is designed to be accessible on the software side, allowing developers to test new behaviors in real environments such as homes or dorms.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Attainable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attainable. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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