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
Luckily, mako and blue sharks congregate in spring off Cape Cod, making catching and tagging the sharks more doable.
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Jenny Staletovich,
Sun Sentinel,
14 June 2026
Mancuso went from needing five or six bobs for the Bob Army sketch this season to needing 14 and one for a dog — technically doable, but still a big lift to figure out exactly how to coordinate and build what’s needed.
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Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
9 June 2026
Budapest is genuinely stunning and completely doable on a budget.
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Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
9 June 2026
Five days is doable, but 7 to 8 days makes for a more relaxed pace.
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Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
4 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for doable
Jenny Staletovich,
Sun Sentinel,
14 June 2026
Mancuso went from needing five or six bobs for the Bob Army sketch this season to needing 14 and one for a dog — technically doable, but still a big lift to figure out exactly how to coordinate and build what’s needed.
—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
9 June 2026
Budapest is genuinely stunning and completely doable on a budget.
—
Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
9 June 2026
Five days is doable, but 7 to 8 days makes for a more relaxed pace.
—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
4 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for doable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for doable
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Visit Big Bear said the decision to move forward with the event was not made lightly and that organizers were working with the fireworks provider to reduce the loudest booms where possible.
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CosRx’s The 6 Peptide Skin Booster isn’t just about packing in as many peptides as possible—each peptide has a different job, from supporting elasticity and smoothing fine lines to calming skin and boosting radiance.
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Why the at-home mani pedi trend is growing Three forces are driving the shift, including DIY beauty habits that stuck after the pandemic, the rising price of salon services and a steady stream of social tutorials that make at-home nails feel achievable.
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At the heart of his book is the message that safer environments can be achievable when prevention becomes a priority instead of an afterthought.
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That’s not feasible in a 48-team World Cup.
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However, that is changing thanks to advances in launchers and robotics that make a rescue mission feasible.
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For first-time buyers, though, a smaller, turnkey new home can still be the more attainable path for breaking into the housing market.
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Letting go of the idea that success requires hustling at all costs — and replacing it with goals that feel attainable — can help founders shift toward a more sustainable approach, one where progress doesn't come at the cost of their well-being.
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Financial backers and corporate partners indicate that moving high-density computing to the ocean offers a viable template for scaling global technology infrastructure while mitigating the economic and ecological impact on civilian communities.
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Greer, 49, was pronounced dead Thursday at John Peter Smith Hospital, but his body is being kept viable for organ donation, his mother Leatta Hurd said at a news conference Friday afternoon.
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“Doable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doable. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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