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
To meet this moment, city and regional leaders should establish a blue-ribbon committee to develop clear, actionable strategies for long-term sustainability.
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U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
One of the most actionable strategies involves redirecting how your current 401(k) contributions are structured.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Mar. 2026
Looking ahead, Ahmed anticipates companies to shift their sustainability focus to actionable items that can deliver both value and quality to consumers.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 26 Mar. 2026
Reimagining Truman Sports Complex The task force will have an actionable plan by late August or early September, LeVota said.
—Kansas City Star, 26 Mar. 2026
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U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
One of the most actionable strategies involves redirecting how your current 401(k) contributions are structured.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Mar. 2026
Looking ahead, Ahmed anticipates companies to shift their sustainability focus to actionable items that can deliver both value and quality to consumers.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 26 Mar. 2026
Reimagining Truman Sports Complex The task force will have an actionable plan by late August or early September, LeVota said.
—Kansas City Star, 26 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for actionable
Adjective
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For homeowners, spring is a useful time to review records for mortgage interest, property taxes, home office expenses, if applicable, and receipts for major home improvements that may be worth keeping for future tax purposes.—
Alora Bopray,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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Listen fully, because useful details hide in ordinary words.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
4 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Hang window boxes or baskets if applicable.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
6 Apr. 2026
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Special train times may be added for additional matches and will be communicated in advance if applicable.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
4 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Dealings with co-workers will be practical but sympathetic.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
6 Apr. 2026
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The stars favor practical compassion, where optimism pairs with accountability and follow-through.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
6 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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His attorney, Ava Benach, said Vedam hopes to live with a relative in Sacramento and has been offered a spot in Oregon State University’s doctoral program in applied anthropology.—
Mark Scolforo,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Apr. 2026
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The combined sensing system allows devices to detect both simple touch and applied pressure, creating a more advanced interaction surface.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Actionable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/actionable. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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