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 auto sector's transition is achievable in part because many of the underlying skills of employees are highly transferable, according to experts.
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Joseph Wilkins, CNBC, 17 June 2026
Getty Images/iStockphoto In the volatile economic terrain of recent years, saving a large, five-figure sum of money wasn't easily achievable for many.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 17 June 2026
As a result, the minimum achievable transistor size is not fixed but depends on material selection and device design.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 16 June 2026
In the video, Musk also framed his orbital data center project as achievable, even though the concept remains unproven and faces doubts.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 9 June 2026
At the Tuesday event, NASA chief Jared Isaacman said that Artemis III will be critical to getting into the rhythm necessary to make Artemis IV and future moon missions achievable.
—Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 9 June 2026
If that doesn’t convince you, there’s also the fact that messy bangs are one of the most achievable and low-effort ways to wear the style.
—Elle Turner, Glamour, 6 June 2026
My co-authors and I are often asked by citizens, academics and stakeholders whether the School District of Philadelphia’s stated goals for closures – cost savings and reinvestment in existing schools – are achievable.
—Julia McWilliams, The Conversation, 4 June 2026
The good news is that the answer is clearer, and more achievable, than many assume.
—Hakan Ekmen, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Joseph Wilkins, CNBC, 17 June 2026
Getty Images/iStockphoto In the volatile economic terrain of recent years, saving a large, five-figure sum of money wasn't easily achievable for many.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 17 June 2026
As a result, the minimum achievable transistor size is not fixed but depends on material selection and device design.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 16 June 2026
In the video, Musk also framed his orbital data center project as achievable, even though the concept remains unproven and faces doubts.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 9 June 2026
At the Tuesday event, NASA chief Jared Isaacman said that Artemis III will be critical to getting into the rhythm necessary to make Artemis IV and future moon missions achievable.
—Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 9 June 2026
If that doesn’t convince you, there’s also the fact that messy bangs are one of the most achievable and low-effort ways to wear the style.
—Elle Turner, Glamour, 6 June 2026
My co-authors and I are often asked by citizens, academics and stakeholders whether the School District of Philadelphia’s stated goals for closures – cost savings and reinvestment in existing schools – are achievable.
—Julia McWilliams, The Conversation, 4 June 2026
The good news is that the answer is clearer, and more achievable, than many assume.
—Hakan Ekmen, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for achievable
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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,
17 June 2026
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Tropical storm conditions are possible within the watch area beginning early Wednesday, and are expected within the warning area beginning later on Wednesday.—
MIAMI HERALD HURRICANE BOT,
Miami Herald,
17 June 2026
Adjective
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That’s not feasible in a 48-team World Cup.—
Arthur L. Kellermann,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
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However, that is changing thanks to advances in launchers and robotics that make a rescue mission feasible.—
David Szondy
June 18,
New Atlas,
18 June 2026
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That relative affordability is prompting some would-be buyers to sign leases instead, a more attainable but often deeply frustrating solution, and one that leaves them unable to accumulate wealth at the pace their parents’ and grandparents’ generations did.—
Jackie Cooperman,
Architectural Digest,
16 June 2026
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District officials believe the aging of existing farmers with no succession plans, less valuable soils in that area, and the current low prices for commodities make financial incentives more attractive and the target attainable.—
Allen Best,
Denver Post,
14 June 2026
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Financial backers and corporate partners indicate that moving high-density computing to the ocean offers a viable template for scaling global technology infrastructure while mitigating the economic and ecological impact on civilian communities.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
19 June 2026
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Greer, 49, was pronounced dead Thursday at John Peter Smith Hospital, but his body is being kept viable for organ donation, his mother Leatta Hurd said at a news conference Friday afternoon.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 June 2026
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