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
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.
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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
Eliminating school property taxes is achievable.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
The author emphasizes that the judge’s ruling demonstrates the legal pathway is achievable if Newsom is willing to challenge state law enforcement interests.
—Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
Elon Musk’s ambition to one day settle Mars appears to have taken a back seat for a rather nearer and more achievable goal – sending humans to live on the Moon.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 9 Feb. 2026
This makes 24/7 uptime across multiple shifts achievable.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 9 Feb. 2026
Sturdy control is achievable since boots can be custom-fit.
—Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 7 Feb. 2026
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
Eliminating school property taxes is achievable.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
The author emphasizes that the judge’s ruling demonstrates the legal pathway is achievable if Newsom is willing to challenge state law enforcement interests.
—Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
Elon Musk’s ambition to one day settle Mars appears to have taken a back seat for a rather nearer and more achievable goal – sending humans to live on the Moon.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 9 Feb. 2026
This makes 24/7 uptime across multiple shifts achievable.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 9 Feb. 2026
Sturdy control is achievable since boots can be custom-fit.
—Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 7 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for achievable
Adjective
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Forecasters are calling for feet of accumulation in the Sierra Nevada, with more than 30 inches possible near Donner Pass by today.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
18 Feb. 2026
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When stopping by the roadside is your only option, position your vehicle as far off the road as possible, ideally beyond guardrails.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Daily News,
18 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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These calculations are computationally intensive and only recently became feasible.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Feb. 2026
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The city has also committed to placing power lines underground in the Palisades where feasible.—
Ian James,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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As such, this new offering is aimed at attracting that next-gen customer, with a more attainable price range (between $350 and $445).—
Cami Fateh,
Vogue,
17 Feb. 2026
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Every year of his son’s maturation, John’s chances of being the Fabulous Prince Rogers became less attainable.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Adding to the stress, in the small town of Dahlonega, there is simply a lack of viable relocation options.—
Hannah Bates,
AJC.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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The clinic had informed the Central Florida couple that three viable embryos were created and frozen.—
Martin E. Comas,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Achievable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/achievable. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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