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
Some of this may be achievable prior to the trade deadline, some of it may have to wait until the offseason.
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Thomas Drance, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
High-mach drone test A new experimental aircraft is pushing the boundaries of high-speed aviation as developers pursue speeds once thought achievable only by a handful of Cold War–era platforms.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 5 Mar. 2026
StubHub’s guidance for 2026 EBITDA is about 60% below what Anmuth projected for the company in October and may finally be achievable, according to a March 5 analyst note.
—Luisa Beltran, Sportico.com, 5 Mar. 2026
That’s much more achievable in China because the cost of living in some places can be so low compared to prices in the West.
—Albee Zhang, Fortune, 2 Mar. 2026
Rents achieved two years ago may not be achievable now.
—Allen Buchanan, Oc Register, 21 Feb. 2026
The entire point of routine is that its divisions are small and its aims achievable, defined to be so by the one who sets them.
—Literary Hub, 19 Feb. 2026
GreenSKUs and similar initiatives show 8 percent reductions in embodied carbon are achievable.
—Arjun Sharma, IEEE Spectrum, 17 Feb. 2026
Even top salon trends like mesmerizing cat-eye, light-catching studs, and modern French looks are DIY achievable and budget-friendly.
—Christina Perrier, InStyle, 16 Feb. 2026
Thomas Drance, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
High-mach drone test A new experimental aircraft is pushing the boundaries of high-speed aviation as developers pursue speeds once thought achievable only by a handful of Cold War–era platforms.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 5 Mar. 2026
StubHub’s guidance for 2026 EBITDA is about 60% below what Anmuth projected for the company in October and may finally be achievable, according to a March 5 analyst note.
—Luisa Beltran, Sportico.com, 5 Mar. 2026
That’s much more achievable in China because the cost of living in some places can be so low compared to prices in the West.
—Albee Zhang, Fortune, 2 Mar. 2026
Rents achieved two years ago may not be achievable now.
—Allen Buchanan, Oc Register, 21 Feb. 2026
The entire point of routine is that its divisions are small and its aims achievable, defined to be so by the one who sets them.
—Literary Hub, 19 Feb. 2026
GreenSKUs and similar initiatives show 8 percent reductions in embodied carbon are achievable.
—Arjun Sharma, IEEE Spectrum, 17 Feb. 2026
Even top salon trends like mesmerizing cat-eye, light-catching studs, and modern French looks are DIY achievable and budget-friendly.
—Christina Perrier, InStyle, 16 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for achievable
Adjective
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Be sure to cover your head and neck with your arms, and crawl under a sturdy table if possible.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
11 Mar. 2026
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During heavy rain, flooding is possible, especially in low-lying and flood-prone areas.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
11 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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These advancements are key steps toward making huge equipment lighter and more efficient for feasible space deployment.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Mar. 2026
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Developers said retail was not economically feasible.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
4 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The physician recommends that first responders start by focusing on three small, attainable measures, such as hitting a protein goal, cutting out alcohol or starting a strength-training routine.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
9 Mar. 2026
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At the time, living in the city still felt attainable.—
Lauren Toms,
CBS News,
7 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The Rangers have been concerned that one element that might keep him from being a viable starter is his ability to carry velocity through the game.—
Evan Grant,
Dallas Morning News,
7 Mar. 2026
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By last season Jameis had bounced around long enough to become a viable backup to Dart with the Giants.—
Mike Lupica,
New York Daily News,
7 Mar. 2026
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“Achievable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/achievable. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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