as in possible
capable of being done or carried out
more research will be required to see if this is a viable solution
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Recent Examples of viable
For anyone looking for out-of-the-box methods to preserve generational wealth, whole life insurance could be a viable option.
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Nia Bowers, USA Today, 15 Aug. 2025
This country desperately needs a viable third party, which, if nothing else, would serve to keep the other two honest.
—Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 14 Aug. 2025
The plants die back in the fall or early winter while the roots remain viable.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 14 Aug. 2025
These infield additions not only allowed for better rotation over the final two months of the year, but also allowed another viable option at shortstop if Volpe’s struggles continued.
—Tyler Small, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2025
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Nia Bowers, USA Today, 15 Aug. 2025
This country desperately needs a viable third party, which, if nothing else, would serve to keep the other two honest.
—Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 14 Aug. 2025
The plants die back in the fall or early winter while the roots remain viable.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 14 Aug. 2025
These infield additions not only allowed for better rotation over the final two months of the year, but also allowed another viable option at shortstop if Volpe’s struggles continued.
—Tyler Small, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for viable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for viable
Adjective
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Their identifications were made possible by advanced DNA analysis of remains recovered from the attack, along with family outreach, said the OCME.—
David Chiu,
People.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Look for manufacturers that ship parts into the country as few times as possible, and avoid manufacturers whose process depends on parts and goods crossing the border multiple times.—
Reco McCambry,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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For some hourly workers, finding additional income streams is feasible.—
Jenna Hinrichsen,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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At an April townhall meeting, residents demanded a development moratorium be placed on the area, but Graham said that isn’t feasible.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Aug. 2025
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“Viable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/viable. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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