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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 both still be attainable since the vehicle has just 84 miles on the odometer.
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Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 31 Oct. 2025
Meanwhile, cruise lines are turning to low-emission fuels that are currently attainable such as LNG, a cleaner burning fossil fuel.
—Fran Golden, AFAR Media, 29 Oct. 2025
As Reuters previously reported, Musk could still score tens of billions of dollars without meeting most of the targets laid out for him by the Tesla board, collecting more than $50 billion just by hitting a handful of attainable goals.
—Chris Eudaily, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2025
As Overland Park anticipates an increase of 10,000 residents in the next decade, issues such as rising home prices, attainable housing, and development remain central topics in this year’s city council race.
—Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 25 Oct. 2025
Dalton needs just two touchdown passes to leap Sonny Jurgensen (255) for the 25th-most touchdowns in league history, a feat that would appear to be relatively attainable in his next start.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 24 Oct. 2025
The goals become less attainable, morale can get low and once that happens, the season might as well be over.
—Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2025
By dividing costs into smaller installments, the model makes coverage more attainable for people who can’t afford a large deposit all at once.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 21 Oct. 2025
The question of whether the American Dream is still attainable echoed through the night, including at the show’s afterparty at the Metropolitan Opera House.
—Antonio Ferme, Variety, 17 Oct. 2025
Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 31 Oct. 2025
Meanwhile, cruise lines are turning to low-emission fuels that are currently attainable such as LNG, a cleaner burning fossil fuel.
—Fran Golden, AFAR Media, 29 Oct. 2025
As Reuters previously reported, Musk could still score tens of billions of dollars without meeting most of the targets laid out for him by the Tesla board, collecting more than $50 billion just by hitting a handful of attainable goals.
—Chris Eudaily, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2025
As Overland Park anticipates an increase of 10,000 residents in the next decade, issues such as rising home prices, attainable housing, and development remain central topics in this year’s city council race.
—Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 25 Oct. 2025
Dalton needs just two touchdown passes to leap Sonny Jurgensen (255) for the 25th-most touchdowns in league history, a feat that would appear to be relatively attainable in his next start.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 24 Oct. 2025
The goals become less attainable, morale can get low and once that happens, the season might as well be over.
—Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2025
By dividing costs into smaller installments, the model makes coverage more attainable for people who can’t afford a large deposit all at once.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 21 Oct. 2025
The question of whether the American Dream is still attainable echoed through the night, including at the show’s afterparty at the Metropolitan Opera House.
—Antonio Ferme, Variety, 17 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for attainable
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While the analysts largely see those projections as achievable, the company will need to tighten execution across its entire business to hit the higher end of its range.—
Natasha Abellard,
CNBC,
5 Nov. 2025
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Relegation might become obvious inside the first nine games, a fact Sunderland fans know from painful experience, but survival isn’t achievable this early.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
31 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Lay out an obtainable timeline.—
Grace Tucker,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
23 Oct. 2025
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Those solutions were likely obtainable before legal warfare started.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
7 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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If the court accepts the case, oral arguments could be scheduled for the spring, with a possible decision by June.—
Jason Lemon,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Sustained, strong winds are possible.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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The ecommerce giant is also expected to make its clothing lines available in five Galeries Lafayette malls, which like BHV is owned by the Société des Grands Magasins (SGM) group in the cities of Dijon, Grenoble, Reims, Angers, and Limoges, though the dates are not set.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
7 Nov. 2025
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With most products available online, often at lower prices, department stores must offer some real value to the brick-and-mortar shopper.—
Phil Wahba,
Fortune,
7 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Pipe cleaners can also be secured to a headband if a hood isn't feasible.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
30 Oct. 2025
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Although becoming Rumi might require a hair transformation, Zoey's space buns are feasible for anyone.—
Jordana Comiter,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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But many voters seemed to appreciate Mamdani’s acknowledging the challenges of living there, plus his upbeat, accessible timbre of the campaign.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
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Their do-it-yourself culture, supported by tech like 3D printing, accessible electronics, and online tutorials, has successfully democratized small-scale aviation.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Attainable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attainable. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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