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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
Those numbers should still be attainable in this example.
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Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 22 Sep. 2025
Originally attainable by invitation only, the Amex Platinum became more widely available to the public in the 2000s and early 2010s.
—Katherine Fan, AFAR Media, 18 Sep. 2025
An informational sheet about the road trip had suggested hard-to-reach Alaska might be less attainable than a stand-in location, such as Alaska, Michigan, although an update suggested the audible might not be necessary.
—Eric D. Lawrence, Freep.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Help build attainable routines.
—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
The kickoff trend NFL officials have wanted the kickoff to return to relevance, and after modifications to the play last season and one final modification to the rules this offseason, the goal appears attainable.
—Mike Jones, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2025
Imparato said Stellantis' plan to sell only electric vehicles in Europe by 2030 is no longer attainable.
—Liam Rappleye, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
Her Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Buttercream recipe, for those who are wanting something more attainable, is featured on Magnolia’s blog.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Sep. 2025
But even that expectation is shifting, as the financial anxiety of a less attainable American Dream is causing many to delay or forego having children.
—Alice Lassman, Time, 8 Sep. 2025
Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 22 Sep. 2025
Originally attainable by invitation only, the Amex Platinum became more widely available to the public in the 2000s and early 2010s.
—Katherine Fan, AFAR Media, 18 Sep. 2025
An informational sheet about the road trip had suggested hard-to-reach Alaska might be less attainable than a stand-in location, such as Alaska, Michigan, although an update suggested the audible might not be necessary.
—Eric D. Lawrence, Freep.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Help build attainable routines.
—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
The kickoff trend NFL officials have wanted the kickoff to return to relevance, and after modifications to the play last season and one final modification to the rules this offseason, the goal appears attainable.
—Mike Jones, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2025
Imparato said Stellantis' plan to sell only electric vehicles in Europe by 2030 is no longer attainable.
—Liam Rappleye, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
Her Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Buttercream recipe, for those who are wanting something more attainable, is featured on Magnolia’s blog.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Sep. 2025
But even that expectation is shifting, as the financial anxiety of a less attainable American Dream is causing many to delay or forego having children.
—Alice Lassman, Time, 8 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for attainable
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Norris’ seventh-place finish was enough to narrow the gap to 25 points between him and Piastri with seven grands prix and three sprint races to go — a more achievable feat if Norris’ pre-summer form returns.—
Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
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However, that's where mini-moons come in; these objects represent a far more achievable target for asteroid mining.—
Tom Brown,
Space.com,
21 Sep. 2025
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Switches are easily obtainable online or, in some cases, 3D printing.—
David Clarey,
jsonline.com,
24 Sep. 2025
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The incremental performance enhancements from larger models are tapering off, and the availability of high-quality training data is becoming a limiting factor – much of the easily obtainable data on the Internet has already been utilized.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Cycling the heat on and off allows the robots to adjust speed and even change direction — proof that controlled, repeatable motion is possible at this tiny scale.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Sep. 2025
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Each count of transportation to engage in prostitution holds a maximum sentence of 10 years, tallying up to a possible 20 years in prison for Combs.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
26 Sep. 2025
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While the app is available and encouraged year-round, the week was a spotlight on the importance of joint effort when conserving the environment, Zirk said.—
Madison Beveridge,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Sep. 2025
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The preview feature, available now for Pro subscribers on mobile, marks OpenAI's latest attempt to make ChatGPT proactive rather than reactive, with the AI model conducting overnight research to deliver morning updates based on user history and connected apps.—
Benj Edwards,
ArsTechnica,
25 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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That voyage, one of nearly 100 expeditions supported by Schmidt Ocean Institute, marked a milestone for Argentina, where research of this scale is rarely feasible due to limited scientific infrastructure.—
Elisabeth Brier,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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But is banning mopeds and e-bikes feasible for food delivery?—
Boston Herald editorial staff,
Boston Herald,
18 Sep. 2025
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In 1775, our Founding Fathers recognized the importance of creating an institution that could bind the nation together and foster secure and accessible communications between every community in America.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Sep. 2025
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Quince’s business model cuts out traditional middlemen like distributors to offer these high-quality materials like cashmere and silk at budget-friendly, accessible prices.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
23 Sep. 2025
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“Attainable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attainable. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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