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as in achievable
capable of being done or carried out
set attainable goals, not impracticable ones
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as in obtainable
possible to get
I don't know if those blue jeans are attainable overseas
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Recent Examples of attainable
By focusing on one area a day, the task of decluttering or organizing can be broken up into bite-sized, attainable goals.
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Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 11 Oct. 2025
After years of intense suffering, peace finally feels attainable.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 9 Oct. 2025
While making a bowl game seemed difficult before the season, that has become a lot more attainable.
—Quentin Corpuel, Kansas City Star, 9 Oct. 2025
New York boasts a deep, talented roster in a very attainable East.
—Alex Kirschenbaum, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Oct. 2025
An easy schedule in an attainable division won’t matter, however, if the Bengals can’t find a spark on offense.
—Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
Although not repeating as Supporters’ Shield champions would be disappointing for Inter Miami, the bigger prize, MLS Cup, would still be attainable.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2025
But these days, the regulatory piece is actually starting to feel more attainable for many companies that have been playing the waiting game.
—Jessica Mathews, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2025
Now, a six-piece place setting comprising plates, bowl, and cup is being sold for, what feels like, an attainable $219.
—Hannah Martin, Architectural Digest, 29 Sep. 2025
Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 11 Oct. 2025
After years of intense suffering, peace finally feels attainable.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 9 Oct. 2025
While making a bowl game seemed difficult before the season, that has become a lot more attainable.
—Quentin Corpuel, Kansas City Star, 9 Oct. 2025
New York boasts a deep, talented roster in a very attainable East.
—Alex Kirschenbaum, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Oct. 2025
An easy schedule in an attainable division won’t matter, however, if the Bengals can’t find a spark on offense.
—Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
Although not repeating as Supporters’ Shield champions would be disappointing for Inter Miami, the bigger prize, MLS Cup, would still be attainable.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2025
But these days, the regulatory piece is actually starting to feel more attainable for many companies that have been playing the waiting game.
—Jessica Mathews, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2025
Now, a six-piece place setting comprising plates, bowl, and cup is being sold for, what feels like, an attainable $219.
—Hannah Martin, Architectural Digest, 29 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for attainable
Adjective
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Dozens of companies are now competing to make the world’s first viable humanoid robot, convinced that recent advances in AI have made what was once a pipe dream into achievable reality.—
Billy Perrigo,
Time,
14 Oct. 2025
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Their results showed that with little technical improvement, a 99 percent faithfulness rate is achievable.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Those solutions were likely obtainable before legal warfare started.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
7 Oct. 2025
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Switches are easily obtainable online or, in some cases, 3D printing.—
David Clarey,
jsonline.com,
24 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Besides religion, what are other possible reasons a person might have executed a forgery?—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
16 Oct. 2025
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As Myles Lewis-Skelly dribbled up the left wing, the Brazilian made sure to come as central as possible before calling for a cross.—
Art de Roché,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Several people at the meeting expressed the desire for more communication around resources that are available to small-business owners.—
Mars King,
Twin Cities,
17 Oct. 2025
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The remedy provided in this subsection shall not preclude any remedy available under State or Federal law.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
17 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Ratner notes that acting CDC Director Jim O'Neill has suggested breaking up the standard measles, mumps and rubella vaccine into three separate shots, which Ratner says is neither feasible nor is it backed by data.—
Maria Godoy,
NPR,
12 Oct. 2025
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Della Valle noted that current law requesting companies to hit the third tier of the sub-supplying chain is hardly feasible.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
10 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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According to a National Park Service contingency plan, roadways and trails that are accessible for 24 hours a day can remain open, but facilities and areas that would be locked or secured during nonbusiness hours must be closed for the duration of the shutdown.—
Caroline Neal,
Louisville Courier Journal,
14 Oct. 2025
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Each of them spoke about the importance of innovation and collaboration in order to overcome the most pressing issues facing rural health systems and about the importance of being vocal advocates for accessible and affordable health care.—
Lauren Giella,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
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“Attainable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attainable. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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