doable

adjective

ˈdü-ə-bəl How to pronounce doable (audio)
Definition of doablenext
as in possible
capable of being done or carried out the assignment will be just barely doable in the time allowed

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Recent Examples of doable Máncora is just around 10 miles further north, making visiting the two surf towns doable in a single day or over the course of a weekend. — Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 21 Aug. 2026 Putting 3 in the back would be quite doable, though a little cozy in some cases. — Brad Templeton, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026 Even with this delay, our connection in Atlanta looked doable. — Christopher Elliott, Mercury News, 17 Aug. 2026 His greatest asset as a politician has always been his ability to connect across communities from the grassroots up, offering not just a vision of better things but the enthusiasm and hope to believe better things are both possible and doable. — Carl Luna, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for doable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for doable
  1. possible
  2. achievable
  3. feasible
  4. attainable
  5. viable
Adjective
  • Every metre between two chips adds a nanosecond to the processing time, so the idea is to pack as many as possible closely together.
    — The Week UK, TheWeek, 27 Sep. 2026
  • And for people who work overnight or face an occasional period of severe sleep loss, getting enough rest may not always be possible in the moment.
    — Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of possible
Adjective
  • The partnership between Garelick’s American High Studios, Live Nation Studios, and, in turn, the Rolling Loud founders and organizers, was essential to make that goal achievable.
    — Miki Hellerbach, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026
  • The goal is to pick one specific, achievable target to focus on over the next three months.
    — Jasmin Suknanan, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of achievable
Adjective
  • Quantum-safe finance appears feasible, but the transition will require more computing resources, investment and coordination across institutions.
    — Joao Gomes, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2026
  • This flexibility enables rail operators to deploy electric service on routes where traditional electrification may not be economically feasible, according to a press release.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of feasible
Adjective
  • These micro-units are intended to provide an attainable housing option for Naperville residents, according to a city memo.
    — Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Military strategy, however, needs to be organized around a concrete, attainable political end state to be effective.
    — NADIA SCHADLOW, Foreign Affairs, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of attainable
Adjective
  • By coordinating manufacturing, research, and clinical development with partners like Japan, South Korea, Europe, and India, America can build a more secure but still economically viable alternative to Chinese developers.
    — Patrick McHenry, STAT, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Nature’s underground vaults Scaling hydrogen into a major energy source depends largely on securing viable, high-capacity storage sites.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of viable

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“Doable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doable. Accessed 3 Oct. 2026.

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