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
Rolling one or two lines isn’t really achievable, especially doing a full game like that.
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Jack Murray, Boston Herald, 8 Jan. 2026
Creators on TikTok say the physical act of marking progress makes goals feel more achievable — and harder to ignore.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026
House Democrats plan to work to cut utility bills, lower health care costs, make homeownership achievable, reduce the cost of child care and support safe communities, GiaQuinta said.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 5 Jan. 2026
Mamdani’s direct participation at the MTA Board table would help reassure the public that his free-fare proposal is achievable within the authority’s broader financial reality and that its effects on the overall transit network are being taken seriously.
—Jay Walder, New York Daily News, 3 Jan. 2026
Because no one can read everything, specific and achievable objectives are crucial.
—Emma Sarappo, The Atlantic, 2 Jan. 2026
How to set achievable New Year’s resolutions While everyone’s exact New Year’s resolutions will vary, the framework for setting an achievable goal is fairly consistent.
—Ryley Amond, CNBC, 1 Jan. 2026
Projects can typically offset 10% to 25% of their water with alternative sources, but 50% or more is achievable if stormwater or wastewater is collected for reuse, the report noted.
—Chaya Tong, Austin American Statesman, 1 Jan. 2026
Surgeons like Öztürk who explain what someone’s donor area can realistically support may help eliminate imagined outcomes early and replace them with achievable ones.
—Nia Bowers, Miami Herald, 31 Dec. 2025
Jack Murray, Boston Herald, 8 Jan. 2026
Creators on TikTok say the physical act of marking progress makes goals feel more achievable — and harder to ignore.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026
House Democrats plan to work to cut utility bills, lower health care costs, make homeownership achievable, reduce the cost of child care and support safe communities, GiaQuinta said.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 5 Jan. 2026
Mamdani’s direct participation at the MTA Board table would help reassure the public that his free-fare proposal is achievable within the authority’s broader financial reality and that its effects on the overall transit network are being taken seriously.
—Jay Walder, New York Daily News, 3 Jan. 2026
Because no one can read everything, specific and achievable objectives are crucial.
—Emma Sarappo, The Atlantic, 2 Jan. 2026
How to set achievable New Year’s resolutions While everyone’s exact New Year’s resolutions will vary, the framework for setting an achievable goal is fairly consistent.
—Ryley Amond, CNBC, 1 Jan. 2026
Projects can typically offset 10% to 25% of their water with alternative sources, but 50% or more is achievable if stormwater or wastewater is collected for reuse, the report noted.
—Chaya Tong, Austin American Statesman, 1 Jan. 2026
Surgeons like Öztürk who explain what someone’s donor area can realistically support may help eliminate imagined outcomes early and replace them with achievable ones.
—Nia Bowers, Miami Herald, 31 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for achievable
Adjective
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The study offers rare, direct evidence of this process by tracking cool gas across entire galaxies, something that was not possible before large surveys like MaNGA.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
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Ehrlich noted the short careers for college athletes and wondered whether a union for collective bargaining is even possible.—
ANDREW DESTIN,
Arkansas Online,
10 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Industry acceptance of aluminum hulls and lightweight composite structures has helped too, reducing energy demand and making electrification feasible for larger vessels.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
6 Nov. 2025
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Such prolonged downtime is not feasible for a commercial power plant.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Is a separate, liberating place attainable?—
Rosa Lyster,
Harpers Magazine,
6 Jan. 2026
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Recently, Toms encouraged her clients to check their credit report with the three credit bureaus and, based on their credit reports, make an attainable plan to start a savings account — for example, adding $25 to their savings account every week.—
Adriana Morga,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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Both must meet demanding performance standards, operate on efficient edge-compute systems, deliver provable safety, and scale in a commercially viable way.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Jan. 2026
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Pauly ranks among Malayalam cinema’s most bankable stars, known for selecting commercially viable projects across genres.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Achievable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/achievable. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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