ACHIEVABLE Synonyms: 56 Similar and Opposite Words

achievable

adjective

Definition of achievable

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 Sherman said the expected completion date, about 41 months away, is an achievable goal. — Dylan Lysen, Kansas City Star, 15 Oct. 2026 But if quitting is not immediately achievable, moving away from combustible tobacco may reduce exposure to harmful chemicals in cigarette smoke. — Emma Fenske, The Conversation, 13 Oct. 2026 While rising healthcare costs always remain a headwind, management's 13% to 16% EPS growth target looks achievable. — Michael Khouw, CNBC, 12 Oct. 2026 Through patience, stealth, and smart use of supplies for crafting, survival is achievable, but this isn’t a bug hunt with the Colonial Marines. — Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 11 Oct. 2026 Physicality presents technical challenges to audio recording, and wit—primarily achievable by coming up with lots of ideas in advance—quickly becomes alienating in a casual setting. — Dan Brooks, New Yorker, 10 Oct. 2026 Other countries around the world are showing this once-ambitious public health goal is very much achievable. — Philip A. Chan, STAT, 8 Oct. 2026 Prime Day Outdoor Deals Making your exteriors feel like an extension of your interior design is more than achievable with Amazon Prime Day’s leftover deals on patio furniture and decor. — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 8 Oct. 2026 But for either of those goals to be achievable, the oil-moving operation needs to move markets and prices too—and that isn’t happening, at least not yet. — David Faris, Washington Post, 5 Oct. 2026

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Another 1 to 3 inches of rain is possible through the rest of the weekend, with localized totals exceeding 5 inches, as showers shift toward the Northeast.

— Erika Angulo, NBC news, 11 Oct. 2026
Cappu is using the market to meet distributors and other possible partners on the title, with available rights to be confirmed on a per-territory basis.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of possible

Adjective

Unlike Hamas, which deliberately targets Israeli civilians, the IDF takes all feasible precautions to mitigate harm to civilians and operates under a structured targeting framework designed to ensure the identification of lawful military objectives.

— Beth Bailey, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2026
Life sciences teams are working across increasingly large and complex datasets to answer research questions, identify patient populations and determine whether studies are feasible.

— Sujay Jadhav, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of feasible

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Here also is a private terrace with a long dining table beneath green-and-white striped awning, the exquisite views from which can only be made better by the highly-attainable promise of an excellent espresso in hand while taking them in.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
McGuire said his own second-term priority would be to make homeownership more attainable for younger Americans.

— Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of attainable

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As a result, off-grid megawatt charging offers a viable blueprint for cleaner heavy industry.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 13 Oct. 2026
Singapore strategy Still, Wong argued that competing on price alone was not a viable strategy for Singapore, which must instead differentiate itself through its capabilities, stability and predictability.

— Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2026

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