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
How to Use This Guide While attempting to catalog every possible Day-Date configuration from the past 70 years would be a fool’s errand, examining significant references from each generation is eminently doable.
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Oren Hartov, Robb Report, 25 Feb. 2026
Making our country a kinder place may seem daunting, but fostering compassion in your family is entirely doable.
—Catherine Newman, Parents, 22 Feb. 2026
Disappointing realizations are possible, but this is also a great opportunity to simplify big dreams into doable steps.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 20 Feb. 2026
So there was definitely a feeling that a deal was doable.
—Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 17 Feb. 2026
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Oren Hartov, Robb Report, 25 Feb. 2026
Making our country a kinder place may seem daunting, but fostering compassion in your family is entirely doable.
—Catherine Newman, Parents, 22 Feb. 2026
Disappointing realizations are possible, but this is also a great opportunity to simplify big dreams into doable steps.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 20 Feb. 2026
So there was definitely a feeling that a deal was doable.
—Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 17 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for doable
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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,
18 Mar. 2026
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Supporters of the referendum have expressed excitement over the amenities that would come with the possible Frontier Sports Complex activity center while opponents have expressed concerns over a potential financial burden the referendum would impose.—
Carolyn Stein,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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Yet the East African country now boasts a growth rate over 7 percent, and the government is aiming for optimistic but achievable double-digit growth.—
Editorial Board,
Washington Post,
18 Mar. 2026
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Growers Guide emphasized how aligning with partners like BCI and SHI makes the feasibility of the data collection part of research achievable and actionable.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
17 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Adelman is well aware that his playoff rotation might not consist of the same eight players in every feasible series.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
21 Mar. 2026
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During her first attempt, Lyons quickly realized that using the outdoor workout primarily as a walk would be more feasible.—
Lily Hautau,
CNN Money,
21 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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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
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What seemed very attainable was the life of a studio musician.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
15 Mar. 2026
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However, there are still many technical challenges to overcome before such a system can become viable for aircraft mounting; namely, cooling and size.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Mar. 2026
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The San Diego Padres, San Francisco Giants and Arizona Diamondbacks don’t have the horses to keep up with Los Angeles, but all three remain viable playoff contenders, especially the Padres if their rotation can hold up.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
21 Mar. 2026
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“Doable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doable. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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