1
as in possible
capable of being done or carried out
a workable plan for attracting a minor league team to the city
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as in useful
capable of being put to use or account
a workable solution to the state's growing financial woes
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Recent Examples of workable
On their own, barges are less stable, but Dagher says his team made the design workable by taking inspiration from the mass-dampers that sway in high-rise buildings to counteract earthquakes.
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IEEE Spectrum, 29 May 2025
The most optimistic view is that Chelsea’s margin for error without Jackson against United and Forest remains workable, though shrunken to nail-bitingly small proportions.
—Liam Twomey, New York Times, 14 May 2025
For at least the next 90 days, that moves the trade situation from effective-embargo to a big, but much more workable increase in prices compared to before President Trump kicked off the tit-for-tat tariff battle.
—Evan Clark, Footwear News, 12 May 2025
Rather than evaluating multiple alternatives, decision-makers recognize familiar cues, match them to prior experiences, and act on the first workable option that comes to mind.
—Hamilton Mann, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
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IEEE Spectrum, 29 May 2025
The most optimistic view is that Chelsea’s margin for error without Jackson against United and Forest remains workable, though shrunken to nail-bitingly small proportions.
—Liam Twomey, New York Times, 14 May 2025
For at least the next 90 days, that moves the trade situation from effective-embargo to a big, but much more workable increase in prices compared to before President Trump kicked off the tit-for-tat tariff battle.
—Evan Clark, Footwear News, 12 May 2025
Rather than evaluating multiple alternatives, decision-makers recognize familiar cues, match them to prior experiences, and act on the first workable option that comes to mind.
—Hamilton Mann, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for workable
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Dutch’s mission is rooted in making that bond possible—for more people—by providing affordable, ongoing access to care.—
Sindhya Valloppillil,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Whether the new song will be included in a possible new Tame Impala album remains to be seen, and tour plans remain a rumor.—
David Browne,
Rolling Stone,
9 June 2025
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Share helpful, relevant content that is useful to your customers.—
Ryan Ferrier,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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The Kagi founder suggested that licensing Google Search could allow entities of all sizes to have genuinely useful custom search tools.—
Ryan Whitwam,
ArsTechnica,
6 June 2025
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As a clinical psychology researcher in training, my goal is to recruit a wide range of individuals into our studies to make our findings more applicable to all.—
Samantha N. Melendez,
Denver Post,
5 June 2025
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An applicable passenger vehicle for the tax break also would include all-terrain vehicles and recreational vehicles, if their final assembly took place in the United States.—
Susan Tompor,
USA Today,
4 June 2025
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The big picture: the Chinese government’s release made clear that the recent phone conversation between President Trump and President Xi Jinping was critical in making a deal feasible.—
Brendan Ahern,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2025
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If replacing cabinetry isn’t feasible, especially for renters, start by adjusting your lighting.—
Sophie Flaxman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 June 2025
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Here are a few practical tips: When trying to use your phone, text – don't call.—
Terry Collins,
USA Today,
8 June 2025
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The gun industry also disputed Mexico’s argument that manufacturers deliberately produce military-style assault rifles and other weapons that, for both practical and aesthetic reasons, appeal to mobsters.—
Patrick J. McDonnell,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2025
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But Bloomberg reported that Gazprom had concluded such a plan was not viable.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
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With a bus system known for being unreliable and inconvenient, some advocates and commuters say work will need to be done to rebuild trust with riders and to entice new ones to see the bus as a viable option.—
Briah Lumpkins,
Charlotte Observer,
5 June 2025
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This includes tech startups like Queen One, which just signed a 10-year lease for its new headquarters in Williamsburg, joining a thriving innovation ecosystem in Brooklyn and contributing to New York City’s status as the applied AI capital of the world.—
Adolfo Carrión Jr,
New York Daily News,
8 June 2025
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The Latin root of compliance means a physical response to force—what happens to a bodily organ under applied pressure.—
Zoe Roth
April 30,
Literary Hub,
30 Apr. 2025
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That plan was never finalized due to logistical and legal complications, and not everyone today is convinced that an overhaul would be positive or practicable.—
Haisten Willis,
The Washington Examiner,
26 May 2025
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Negotiating parties could hammer out more practicable arrangements.—
Richard Nephew,
Foreign Affairs,
26 May 2025
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“Workable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/workable. Accessed 21 Jun. 2025.
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