as in useful
capable of being put to use or account
the authorities had no actionable intelligence with which to foil the terrorist plot
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Recent Examples of actionable
Without actionable advice for consumers, the agency decided not to issue a public warning.
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Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 May 2025
Through workshops, one-on-one coaching, and digital resources, Lead Sensei provides actionable insights into credit management, budgeting, and strategic growth planning.
—Jon Stojan, USA Today, 1 May 2025
You might feel called to profess your love, take next steps in your relationship, or start building your dream life in some actionable way.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 May 2025
Despite substantial effort, scientists have yet to identify clinically actionable biomarkers for PTSD.
—Jo A Sornborger, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Apr. 2025
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Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 May 2025
Through workshops, one-on-one coaching, and digital resources, Lead Sensei provides actionable insights into credit management, budgeting, and strategic growth planning.
—Jon Stojan, USA Today, 1 May 2025
You might feel called to profess your love, take next steps in your relationship, or start building your dream life in some actionable way.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 May 2025
Despite substantial effort, scientists have yet to identify clinically actionable biomarkers for PTSD.
—Jo A Sornborger, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for actionable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for actionable
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By David Kessler Ever since the pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk realized that GLP-1 drugs were useful for more than diabetes, doctors and researchers have struggled to answer a deceptively simple question: Who should be taking them?—
David Kessler,
The Atlantic,
13 May 2025
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The original system has evolved significantly since its introduction, with specialized needles now available including the Fast Pour, which is especially useful at restaurants, and Vintage needles designed for older corks.—
Claudia Alarcón,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
Adjective
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Broadcasters who distribute over-air content are accustomed to a one-size-fits-all approach for television, and this uniformity is not applicable with second screens.—
Vinayak S,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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By identifying areas of need for productions, the goal is to then re-train people with applicable experience to transition their skillset into the entertainment industry.—
Zoe Hewitt,
Variety,
14 May 2025
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States warn there could be 'unprecedented chaos' Jeremy Feigenbaum, a lawyer representing the states challenging Trump's policy, stressed the practical problems of not having a national standard for citizenship while the executive order is being litigated.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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For a super-yacht, the vibe was surprisingly casual aboard—think practical expedition wear during the day and casual evening attire like wrap skirts and linen shirts at night.—
Jennifer Flowers,
AFAR Media,
15 May 2025
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Jiang, an assistant professor at SIPS, is an applied roboticist with a special focus on image processing and artificial intelligence (AI).—
Hope Hodge Seck,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
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Goals workshop: The American Association of University Women Poway/PQ branch will host Vicki Halsey, vice president of applied learning with the Ken Blanchard Companies.—
Pomerado News,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Apr. 2025
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“Actionable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/actionable. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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