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
Working with the Calling All Dreamers advisors, Christine Wonderson is figuring how to break the business down into more achievable chunks, rather than trying to do everything at once.
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Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 22 Apr. 2026
In the increasingly less achievable Net Zero Emissions by 2050 Scenario, oil and gas demand would drop by 75%.
—Big Think, 22 Apr. 2026
His videos explained routines, habits, and daily choices in a way that made self-improvement feel structured and achievable.
—Eli Thompson, Rolling Stone, 21 Apr. 2026
Given how oversold the stock is, combined with the sheer force of the broader market rally, that modest move is highly achievable.
—Nishant Pant, CNBC, 21 Apr. 2026
The goal is to reduce radiation exposure as much as reasonably achievable.
—Eduardo B. Farfán, The Conversation, 21 Apr. 2026
Start here for a visible payoff that makes the rest of the house feel achievable.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 21 Apr. 2026
The goal of any cinnamon-roll fanatic — getting them pipin’ hot from the oven — is achievable at the new Berkeley outpost.
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 10 Apr. 2026
By anchoring specialized avenues in the Midwest, telehealth establishes an achievable starting line.
—Gretchen Wittenmyer-Stone, Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 2026
Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 22 Apr. 2026
In the increasingly less achievable Net Zero Emissions by 2050 Scenario, oil and gas demand would drop by 75%.
—Big Think, 22 Apr. 2026
His videos explained routines, habits, and daily choices in a way that made self-improvement feel structured and achievable.
—Eli Thompson, Rolling Stone, 21 Apr. 2026
Given how oversold the stock is, combined with the sheer force of the broader market rally, that modest move is highly achievable.
—Nishant Pant, CNBC, 21 Apr. 2026
The goal is to reduce radiation exposure as much as reasonably achievable.
—Eduardo B. Farfán, The Conversation, 21 Apr. 2026
Start here for a visible payoff that makes the rest of the house feel achievable.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 21 Apr. 2026
The goal of any cinnamon-roll fanatic — getting them pipin’ hot from the oven — is achievable at the new Berkeley outpost.
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 10 Apr. 2026
By anchoring specialized avenues in the Midwest, telehealth establishes an achievable starting line.
—Gretchen Wittenmyer-Stone, Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for achievable
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Plan ahead as much as possible Nailing down all the angles of your trip ahead of time can save you both a lot of headaches and a significant amount of money.—
Becca Stanek,
TheWeek,
21 Apr. 2026
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The November 2024 ceasefire was the best possible alternative at the time — certainly better than more war.—
Daniel DePetris,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2026
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The map still favors Republicans, but Trump’s declining popularity --- particularly on the economy --- makes Democrats’ once long-shot bid to retake the Senate more feasible than ever.—
Erin Cox,
Washington Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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This type of autonomous interrogation is feasible, aligns with AI companies’ business models and has raised concern among regulators.—
Brian Jay Tang,
The Conversation,
24 Apr. 2026
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Lacrosse can offer one of the more attainable recruit- ing paths into the Ivy League.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
19 Apr. 2026
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Only 32% said the American Dream is still attainable.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
14 Apr. 2026
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By dismantling that deal without a viable replacement, the administration effectively cleared the path for Iran to resume and accelerate its nuclear program.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
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Francis encourages students to translate their culinary interests into viable business opportunities — a message that has resonated with Calvo.—
Loureen Ayyoub,
CBS News,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Achievable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/achievable. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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