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
And other fashion, beauty, and accessory retailers found—and stretched—any viable connection to the style icon's aesthetic in attempt to get a piece of the pie.
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Grace McCarty, Glamour, 27 Mar. 2026
For those evaluating whether to claim Social Security early to cover expenses or delay for a higher monthly benefit, reducing spending by even a small amount could be what makes a delay strategy viable.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Mar. 2026
Under state law, apartment dwellers cannot install rooftop solar, leaving millions of Illinoisans without viable options to generate their own renewable energy.
—Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
Though some prisoner swaps have taken place, there has been no viable reconciliation.
—ABC News, 27 Mar. 2026
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Grace McCarty, Glamour, 27 Mar. 2026
For those evaluating whether to claim Social Security early to cover expenses or delay for a higher monthly benefit, reducing spending by even a small amount could be what makes a delay strategy viable.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Mar. 2026
Under state law, apartment dwellers cannot install rooftop solar, leaving millions of Illinoisans without viable options to generate their own renewable energy.
—Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
Though some prisoner swaps have taken place, there has been no viable reconciliation.
—ABC News, 27 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for viable
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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
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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
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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
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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.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2026
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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
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“Viable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/viable. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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