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
Pop culture sold us the image that not only were these bodies aspirational, but achievable by way of workout routines, apps, and videos that featured them as their poster men.
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José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 13 May 2026
For now, collectors are focused more on the pair’s more achievable cards.
—Benjamin Burrows, New York Times, 10 May 2026
Researchers around the world continue to face difficulties in managing millions of qubits reliably, leading many companies and laboratories to prioritize more achievable near-term applications using systems built with dozens or hundreds of qubits instead of massive large-scale architectures.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 10 May 2026
While building a retirement account worth hundreds of thousands of dollars can certainly be achievable, there's another, arguably equally pressing concern for seniors and others to get right.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 8 May 2026
Longevity is about setting realistic, achievable goals and then doing the right things consistently, over a long period of time.
—Jenny B. Fine, Footwear News, 8 May 2026
During a Monday call with analysts to discuss Paramount’s first-quarter earnings, the tech scion said the target was achievable because his management team would maintain current levels of production.
—Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2026
Discover our quick, achievable ideas to prep your home for the season in just minutes.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 May 2026
What is needed is an all-hands-on-deck approach with all responsible agencies and departments working on realistic, achievable goals for treatment and housing.
—Sierra Van Der Brug, Daily News, 4 May 2026
José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 13 May 2026
For now, collectors are focused more on the pair’s more achievable cards.
—Benjamin Burrows, New York Times, 10 May 2026
Researchers around the world continue to face difficulties in managing millions of qubits reliably, leading many companies and laboratories to prioritize more achievable near-term applications using systems built with dozens or hundreds of qubits instead of massive large-scale architectures.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 10 May 2026
While building a retirement account worth hundreds of thousands of dollars can certainly be achievable, there's another, arguably equally pressing concern for seniors and others to get right.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 8 May 2026
Longevity is about setting realistic, achievable goals and then doing the right things consistently, over a long period of time.
—Jenny B. Fine, Footwear News, 8 May 2026
During a Monday call with analysts to discuss Paramount’s first-quarter earnings, the tech scion said the target was achievable because his management team would maintain current levels of production.
—Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2026
Discover our quick, achievable ideas to prep your home for the season in just minutes.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 May 2026
What is needed is an all-hands-on-deck approach with all responsible agencies and departments working on realistic, achievable goals for treatment and housing.
—Sierra Van Der Brug, Daily News, 4 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for achievable
Adjective
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Closing arguments are on Thursday, and a decision from an advisory jury and the judge overseeing the case, Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers, are possible next week.—
John Ruwitch,
NPR,
12 May 2026
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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,
12 May 2026
Adjective
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So if these things were done together, the process could become more economically feasible.—
Scott K. Johnson,
ArsTechnica,
15 May 2026
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To make 30-minute delivery feasible, Amazon uses smaller fulfillment centers strategically located close to where customers live.—
Paulina Likos,
CNBC,
15 May 2026
Adjective
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Where to stay in and around Yosemite Staying overnight inside or near Yosemite allows for quick and easy access to the park, making early entrance more attainable.—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 May 2026
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Think open hiking trails, relaxing inns at a more attainable value, and cool mornings with warm afternoons.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
10 May 2026
Adjective
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Rivian has delayed the arrival of the $45,000 version of its upcoming electric SUV, R2, which company officials say will be crucial to its long-term future as a viable automaker.—
Keith Laing,
USA Today,
16 May 2026
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Rescuing utopian idyll from dystopian reality, Koreeda determines that humanity is too fragile to forfeit its defining qualities to a mechanical species; that our only viable function in an artificial tomorrow is as the eternal caretakers of memory and imagination.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
16 May 2026
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“Achievable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/achievable. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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