as in possible
capable of being done or carried out
I think that retirement at 55 is an achievable goal
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Recent Examples of achievable
During a Monday call with analysts to discuss Paramount’s first-quarter earnings, the tech scion said the target was achievable because his management team would maintain current levels of production.
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Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2026
Discover our quick, achievable ideas to prep your home for the season in just minutes.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 May 2026
What is needed is an all-hands-on-deck approach with all responsible agencies and departments working on realistic, achievable goals for treatment and housing.
—Sierra Van Der Brug, Daily News, 4 May 2026
Maryland should join the 20 states that already allow political independents to vote in primaries, and Moore’s support would make this more achievable.
—Colin Pascal, Baltimore Sun, 3 May 2026
The bottom line Paying off $15,000 in debt by the end of 2026 is an ambitious but achievable goal.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
The plaintiffs believe their demands are achievable.
—Leigh Waldman, CNN Money, 26 Apr. 2026
Working with the Calling All Dreamers advisors, Christine Wonderson is figuring how to break the business down into more achievable chunks, rather than trying to do everything at once.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 22 Apr. 2026
In the increasingly less achievable Net Zero Emissions by 2050 Scenario, oil and gas demand would drop by 75%.
—Big Think, 22 Apr. 2026
Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2026
Discover our quick, achievable ideas to prep your home for the season in just minutes.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 May 2026
What is needed is an all-hands-on-deck approach with all responsible agencies and departments working on realistic, achievable goals for treatment and housing.
—Sierra Van Der Brug, Daily News, 4 May 2026
Maryland should join the 20 states that already allow political independents to vote in primaries, and Moore’s support would make this more achievable.
—Colin Pascal, Baltimore Sun, 3 May 2026
The bottom line Paying off $15,000 in debt by the end of 2026 is an ambitious but achievable goal.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
The plaintiffs believe their demands are achievable.
—Leigh Waldman, CNN Money, 26 Apr. 2026
Working with the Calling All Dreamers advisors, Christine Wonderson is figuring how to break the business down into more achievable chunks, rather than trying to do everything at once.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 22 Apr. 2026
In the increasingly less achievable Net Zero Emissions by 2050 Scenario, oil and gas demand would drop by 75%.
—Big Think, 22 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for achievable
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The company has raced to buy as much computing power as possible, making $600 billion in spending commitments last year.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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Determined to rise to the occasion and work out every possible kink, Daisy sets out to resolve conflicts between the stews and in the galley.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
28 Apr. 2026
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While this chemical reversal typically requires extreme temperatures, these new multimetallic catalysts provide a feasible solution for driving the reaction under such demanding industrial conditions.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
7 May 2026
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Regalado also praised Kelly for submitting a detailed breakdown on why its expansion plans wouldn’t be feasible inside the UDB — including the need for extensive indoor storage for the electric tractors that are considered key to future Caterpillar sales.—
Douglas Hanks,
Miami Herald,
5 May 2026
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More broadly, and perhaps more long term, there is a lack of confidence that the California Dream is attainable.—
Anthony Salvanto,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
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Lacrosse can offer one of the more attainable recruit- ing paths into the Ivy League.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
19 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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And because flowers don’t last long, long-term storage is less viable, making shipments more vulnerable to unexpected disruptions like the surge in energy prices this year, said Charlie Hall, professor of international floriculture at Texas A&M University.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
9 May 2026
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By that standard, the field of viable revival candidates is much smaller than the raw inventory suggests.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
9 May 2026
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“Achievable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/achievable. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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