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 Name the main point, ask for one doable promise, and offer one in return. — Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 26 July 2026 But coming out of a pandemic that had robbed players of normality, a few days extra at the best tournaments felt doable, given the financial payoff. — Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 25 July 2026 This was all doable without creating any overhangs, so the whole thing still prints without needing supports. — Lee Hutchinson, ArsTechnica, 23 July 2026 Start with what feels doable, even if that is just adding some to one meal a day. — Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 20 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for doable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for doable
  1. possible
  2. achievable
  3. feasible
  4. attainable
  5. viable
Adjective
  • Mangione's lawyers and federal prosecutors in Manhattan also discussed a possible guilty plea in his federal case in June, sources previously told ABC News.
    — Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 11 Aug. 2026
  • With an address right in the heart of Paris, this place is ideal for first-timers who want to see as much as possible, or art lovers who are in town specifically to see the Louvre.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of possible
Adjective
  • The method begins by breaking down the target into an achievable $66 daily goal, using AI to identify three viable income streams.
    — Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Every fight is like a puzzle with a solution that’s achievable with the right power-ups and preparation.
    — Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of achievable
Adjective
  • The suit maintains that the commission’s denial does not identify any adverse impact to a wetland function or value, nor any feasible and prudent alternatives to address the Commission’s reasons for denial, in violation of state law, Conn.
    — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Getting real, not simulated, data on the vest’s performance would mean sending it onboard an Orion spacecraft all the way to deep space and waiting for a solar storm to happen, which is hardly feasible.
    — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of feasible
Adjective
  • Preventing the development of an Iranian nuclear weapon is surely a vital interest, and destroying Iran’s nuclear program is a clear objective that was plausibly attainable.
    — KORI SCHAKE, Foreign Affairs, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Many parents were surprised to learn some competitors were only 10 or 12 years old, making the sport feel more attainable for the children watching from the stands.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of attainable
Adjective
  • In the case of those to Europe, with which China has a vast trade surplus, there’s also the question of how viable the route is both ways.
    — Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
  • The question, however, revolves around how viable and profitable they are compared to readily available alternatives.
    — Matt Richardson, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of viable

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