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
My co-authors and I are often asked by citizens, academics and stakeholders whether the School District of Philadelphia’s stated goals for closures – cost savings and reinvestment in existing schools – are achievable.
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Julia McWilliams, The Conversation, 4 June 2026
Converting data into faster, more reliable operational judgment is achievable.
—Greg Ombach, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Her biggest takeaway for other DIYers is that dividing projects into their smallest pieces can help whole-room transformations feel more achievable.
—Megan Baker Detloff, The Spruce, 31 May 2026
The journal’s structure attempts to narrow that gap by reducing decisions and keeping attention on the next achievable step rather than the entire mountain ahead.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 28 May 2026
The series is intended to not only increase the talent pipeline for drivers, but also to shift the perception of motorsport from macho and male-dominated to inclusive and achievable.
—Danielle McNally, InStyle, 28 May 2026
The amount varies wildly depending on destination and length, but financial strategist AJ Schneider, founder of Beyond The Green Coaching, says taking an adult gap year is achievable for more people than expect — with the right planning.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 28 May 2026
Losing 10 pounds this summer is an achievable goal.
—Yolanda Harris, AJC.com, 28 May 2026
These are — or should be — accessible, achievable careers for people with low-income backgrounds, minimal education or even a criminal record.
—Eric Zamparripa, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026
Julia McWilliams, The Conversation, 4 June 2026
Converting data into faster, more reliable operational judgment is achievable.
—Greg Ombach, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Her biggest takeaway for other DIYers is that dividing projects into their smallest pieces can help whole-room transformations feel more achievable.
—Megan Baker Detloff, The Spruce, 31 May 2026
The journal’s structure attempts to narrow that gap by reducing decisions and keeping attention on the next achievable step rather than the entire mountain ahead.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 28 May 2026
The series is intended to not only increase the talent pipeline for drivers, but also to shift the perception of motorsport from macho and male-dominated to inclusive and achievable.
—Danielle McNally, InStyle, 28 May 2026
The amount varies wildly depending on destination and length, but financial strategist AJ Schneider, founder of Beyond The Green Coaching, says taking an adult gap year is achievable for more people than expect — with the right planning.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 28 May 2026
Losing 10 pounds this summer is an achievable goal.
—Yolanda Harris, AJC.com, 28 May 2026
These are — or should be — accessible, achievable careers for people with low-income backgrounds, minimal education or even a criminal record.
—Eric Zamparripa, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for achievable
Adjective
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Anything and everything is possible and can be achieved with a trademark, down-to-earth friendliness.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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Wherever possible, Arnold shot outside the studio, capturing her subjects going about their everyday lives — a radical approach for celebrity photography at the time.—
Sheena McKenzie,
CNN Money,
3 June 2026
Adjective
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The bill also encourages private professional guardians to meet with the allegedly disabled adult prior to being appointed to the case or as soon as is feasible.—
Emily Hoerner,
Chicago Tribune,
6 June 2026
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As soon as feasible, the team will send its space smoothies on an actual mission so crew members can report their taste and mouth-feel in microgravity, and evaluate how long the components will last.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
3 June 2026
Adjective
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While local elections are considered nonpartisan, Skoog ran for mayor again in 2025 with the support of the Johnson County Democrats and took a strong stance to support attainable housing development.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
1 June 2026
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At the same time, widening class divides mean many of those milestones genuinely are becoming less attainable for large numbers of people.—
Meehika Barua,
Time,
29 May 2026
Adjective
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But Amazon, maybe not on day one but certainly early on, had a viable profit formula inside the business.—
Rory McDonald,
Fortune,
6 June 2026
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Of those, 13 ultimately became viable, resulting in six embryos ready for transfer.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
6 June 2026
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“Achievable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/achievable. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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