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 goal of any cinnamon-roll fanatic — getting them pipin’ hot from the oven — is achievable at the new Berkeley outpost.
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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
The best achievable outcome in Islamabad is not resolution but reversion—a cold conflict to replace a hot one.
—Karim Sadjadpour, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2026
From energy conservation and water efficiency to waste reduction and pollution prevention, Certified Green Businesses demonstrate that sustainability is both achievable and essential, the news release stated.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
Despite severe challenges, resilience, sovereignty and competitiveness are still achievable when organizations meet four critical conditions.
—Ana Paula Assis, Fortune, 9 Apr. 2026
The timeline is aggressive, and may not be achievable, but NASA has more Artemis missions in the pipeline.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 7 Apr. 2026
Flattening the curve—making bad floods somewhat less bad—feels achievable.
—Eric Klinenberg, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
Priority 2 is figuring out what is achievable under a wide range of illumination.
—Leonard David, Space.com, 6 Apr. 2026
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
The best achievable outcome in Islamabad is not resolution but reversion—a cold conflict to replace a hot one.
—Karim Sadjadpour, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2026
From energy conservation and water efficiency to waste reduction and pollution prevention, Certified Green Businesses demonstrate that sustainability is both achievable and essential, the news release stated.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
Despite severe challenges, resilience, sovereignty and competitiveness are still achievable when organizations meet four critical conditions.
—Ana Paula Assis, Fortune, 9 Apr. 2026
The timeline is aggressive, and may not be achievable, but NASA has more Artemis missions in the pipeline.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 7 Apr. 2026
Flattening the curve—making bad floods somewhat less bad—feels achievable.
—Eric Klinenberg, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
Priority 2 is figuring out what is achievable under a wide range of illumination.
—Leonard David, Space.com, 6 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for achievable
Adjective
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Few details have been released, but Miami Fire told CBS News Miami that crews were called to the corner of 9th Street and South Miami Avenue in Brickell after getting reports of a possible overdose of a 20-year-old man.—
Abby Dodge,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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After the flight crew allegedly requested an onboard doctor, a physician-passenger advised that due to the severity of the burns and their proximity to her genitals, AC should be transported to an urgent care facility as soon as possible, the complaint says.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
15 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Montgomery says the program's financial help makes the deck removal feasible for her.—
Lauren Sommer,
NPR,
10 Apr. 2026
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Sierra Club San Diego calls on the city of San Diego to recirculate a revised Draft Environmental Impact Report that includes a fair evaluation of multiple feasible sites.—
Charles Rilli,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Only 32% said the American Dream is still attainable.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
14 Apr. 2026
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Though one of Kate’s signature scents is no longer on the market, the Princess of Wales has a fragrance collection that’s surprisingly attainable.—
Rebecca Norris,
InStyle,
11 Apr. 2026
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Even worse, the seeds can remain viable in the soil for years.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
11 Apr. 2026
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In areas without in-ground irrigation or heavy foot traffic, warm-season turf might be more economically viable and sustainable.—
Markis Hill,
Kansas City Star,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Achievable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/achievable. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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