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
While the analysts largely see those projections as achievable, the company will need to tighten execution across its entire business to hit the higher end of its range.
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Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2025
Relegation might become obvious inside the first nine games, a fact Sunderland fans know from painful experience, but survival isn’t achievable this early.
—Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 31 Oct. 2025
The panel concurred with Kleverov’s persistent appreciation for his story’s human origins, but also his acknowledgment that AI made bringing that story to life achievable.
—Andrew McGowan, Variety, 31 Oct. 2025
The responsibility is also on governments and initiatives to help make this accessible and achievable.
—Hannah Millington, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
Young Americans said goals like owning a home, starting a family or pursuing a dream job feel increasingly like a luxury rather than an achievable milestone.
—Elena Moore, NPR, 31 Oct. 2025
With just two seasons under his Celine-logo belt, Michael Rider has already become the king of cool aspirational-yet-achievable vibes.
—Laia Garcia-Furtado, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2025
For instance, 10,000 steps each day isn’t easily achievable for me.
—Ayana Underwood, Outside, 28 Oct. 2025
During the pandemic, home buyers got accustomed to sub-3% mortgage rates, which made purchasing a house feel more achievable.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 27 Oct. 2025
Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2025
Relegation might become obvious inside the first nine games, a fact Sunderland fans know from painful experience, but survival isn’t achievable this early.
—Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 31 Oct. 2025
The panel concurred with Kleverov’s persistent appreciation for his story’s human origins, but also his acknowledgment that AI made bringing that story to life achievable.
—Andrew McGowan, Variety, 31 Oct. 2025
The responsibility is also on governments and initiatives to help make this accessible and achievable.
—Hannah Millington, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
Young Americans said goals like owning a home, starting a family or pursuing a dream job feel increasingly like a luxury rather than an achievable milestone.
—Elena Moore, NPR, 31 Oct. 2025
With just two seasons under his Celine-logo belt, Michael Rider has already become the king of cool aspirational-yet-achievable vibes.
—Laia Garcia-Furtado, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2025
For instance, 10,000 steps each day isn’t easily achievable for me.
—Ayana Underwood, Outside, 28 Oct. 2025
During the pandemic, home buyers got accustomed to sub-3% mortgage rates, which made purchasing a house feel more achievable.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 27 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for achievable
Adjective
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If the court accepts the case, oral arguments could be scheduled for the spring, with a possible decision by June.—
Jason Lemon,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Sustained, strong winds are possible.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
6 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Pipe cleaners can also be secured to a headband if a hood isn't feasible.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
30 Oct. 2025
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Although becoming Rumi might require a hair transformation, Zoey's space buns are feasible for anyone.—
Jordana Comiter,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Those numbers should both still be attainable since the vehicle has just 84 miles on the odometer.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
31 Oct. 2025
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Meanwhile, cruise lines are turning to low-emission fuels that are currently attainable such as LNG, a cleaner burning fossil fuel.—
Fran Golden,
AFAR Media,
29 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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At Concourse, Harris will oversee all aspects of the firm’s acquisition and packaging strategy, working closely with company head Matthew Shreder and the company’s financing partners to identify viable projects.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
4 Nov. 2025
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His campaign has made overtures to Republicans as the only viable candidate for people who don’t want to vote for Mamdani since polling has shown that GOP hopeful Curtis Sliwa is unlikely to be competitive.—
Jenni Fink,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Achievable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/achievable. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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