1
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
Our commitment is to ensure that advanced protection remains attainable while still delivering the engaging driving experience Mazda is known for.
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Keith Laing, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
That puts additional pressure on education systems, workforce boards and employers to create clear, attainable paths into good jobs.
—Wilborn P. Nobles Iii, Dallas Morning News, 16 Mar. 2026
What seemed very attainable was the life of a studio musician.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 15 Mar. 2026
Both conditions make an ad hoc aerial campaign without clear attainable objectives less likely.
—John Scott Lewinski, The Washington Examiner, 13 Mar. 2026
Rivian has been teasing the R2 for a while now, dangling the promise of a smaller, cheaper, more attainable version of its beloved R1S in front of adventure-hungry buyers who couldn’t quite stretch to the $77,000-plus sticker of its halo SUV.
—Kevin Sintumuang, Outside, 13 Mar. 2026
Making housing more attainable Both Republicans and Democrats have embraced the legislation as there has been a national shortage of home construction and as prices have climbed faster than incomes.
—Charlotte Kramon, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2026
On Instagram, Bieber posted a photo dump from her trip to Japan for Justin’s birthday, and besides her vintage Issey Miyake skirt suit moment, every look felt attainable.
—Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 11 Mar. 2026
The physician recommends that first responders start by focusing on three small, attainable measures, such as hitting a protein goal, cutting out alcohol or starting a strength-training routine.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 9 Mar. 2026
Keith Laing, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
That puts additional pressure on education systems, workforce boards and employers to create clear, attainable paths into good jobs.
—Wilborn P. Nobles Iii, Dallas Morning News, 16 Mar. 2026
What seemed very attainable was the life of a studio musician.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 15 Mar. 2026
Both conditions make an ad hoc aerial campaign without clear attainable objectives less likely.
—John Scott Lewinski, The Washington Examiner, 13 Mar. 2026
Rivian has been teasing the R2 for a while now, dangling the promise of a smaller, cheaper, more attainable version of its beloved R1S in front of adventure-hungry buyers who couldn’t quite stretch to the $77,000-plus sticker of its halo SUV.
—Kevin Sintumuang, Outside, 13 Mar. 2026
Making housing more attainable Both Republicans and Democrats have embraced the legislation as there has been a national shortage of home construction and as prices have climbed faster than incomes.
—Charlotte Kramon, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2026
On Instagram, Bieber posted a photo dump from her trip to Japan for Justin’s birthday, and besides her vintage Issey Miyake skirt suit moment, every look felt attainable.
—Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 11 Mar. 2026
The physician recommends that first responders start by focusing on three small, attainable measures, such as hitting a protein goal, cutting out alcohol or starting a strength-training routine.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 9 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for attainable
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And that should be a relatively achievable goal for home equity borrowers, considering that, according to a new report, there's around $11 trillion in tappable equity in the country right now.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
26 Mar. 2026
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Systems operating across networks of businesses can tell you not just what happened, but what's achievable, benchmarked against peers in the same market conditions.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Were the files easily obtainable?—
Harmeet Kaur,
CNN Money,
20 Mar. 2026
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Below are some of the more easily obtainable inserts and test issues, listed in chronological order of release.—
Michael Salfino,
New York Times,
5 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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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,
25 Mar. 2026
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On Tuesday, there were some indications from Washington on a possible de-escalation in the Mideast conflict.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
25 Mar. 2026
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April itself may feel too full for an extended escape, but don't overlook what's available close by.—
Kirah Tabourn,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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An update for that spot was not immediately available Friday.—
Jenna Thompson
March 28,
Kansas City Star,
28 Mar. 2026
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For many Americans, transportation options such as taking the bus aren't feasible, given that many regions lack mass transit.—
Megan Cerullo,
CBS News,
26 Mar. 2026
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Part of the purpose of exploration is to find out which of these futures is feasible.—
Scott Pace,
The Conversation,
26 Mar. 2026
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Police recommend using the PortMiami Tunnel, accessible from I‑395, to avoid congestion.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
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The system is designed to be accessible on the software side, allowing developers to test new behaviors in real environments such as homes or dorms.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Attainable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attainable. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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