1
as in feasible
capable of being done or carried out
I think that building the entire set in two days is possible, albeit difficult
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2
as in potential
existing only as a possibility and not in fact
only one of several possible outcomes
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Recent Examples of possible
However, small hail and heavy rain are still possible with this thunderstorm.
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Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 28 July 2025
The overriding theme was that an often dominant team in the regular season rolled into the playoffs and suddenly lost its form and identity at the worst possible time.
—Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 28 July 2025
The Kansas City Fire Department was dispatched around 6:45 p.m. Saturday to Indian Creek, near 103rd Street and State Line Road on reports of a possible drowning.
—Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 28 July 2025
Consider the timing: When possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 28 July 2025
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Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 28 July 2025
The overriding theme was that an often dominant team in the regular season rolled into the playoffs and suddenly lost its form and identity at the worst possible time.
—Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 28 July 2025
The Kansas City Fire Department was dispatched around 6:45 p.m. Saturday to Indian Creek, near 103rd Street and State Line Road on reports of a possible drowning.
—Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 28 July 2025
Consider the timing: When possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 28 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for possible
Adjective
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The $750 billion energy goal is not feasible, and the $600 billion investment figure is soft, at best.—
Anna Broughel,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
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Launches are feasible only about once every 26 months, when the planets’ orbits align to minimize travel time and fuel requirements.—
Franklin Foer,
The Atlantic,
28 July 2025
Adjective
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Residents from the Mies co-ops fought to protect the historic neighborhood from potential environmental impacts through a lawsuit before the city approved a revised project intended to address their concerns.—
Dana Afana,
Freep.com,
26 July 2025
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Walker, who was governor from 2011 to 2019 when Democratic Gov. Tony Evers defeated his bid for a third term, has made a series of posts on X signaling interest in a potential new bid for the governor.—
Molly Beck,
jsonline.com,
26 July 2025
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Doubtless, a project that relies on political pressure is riskier than one which is economically viable regardless of the party in power or the nation’s foreign relations.—
Michael Lynch,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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James Cameron recently said that AI could make blockbusters financially viable.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
23 July 2025
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“Possible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/possible. Accessed 2 Aug. 2025.
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