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 The idea is to make healthy eating doable, especially for an audience with odd hours and high-stress jobs. — Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 July 2026 During a recent sit-down with Flow Space, Monaghan shared what this busy new chapter has taught her about midlife friendship, protecting her energy and making wellness feel doable, even when life is anything but slow. — Mara Santilli, Flow Space, 2 July 2026 September 23 – October 22 Team goals feel closer and more doable. — Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 30 June 2026 Fortunately, discussions with partners and close friends are practical, pleasant and doable. — Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 25 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for doable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for doable
  1. possible
  2. achievable
  3. feasible
  4. attainable
  5. viable
Adjective
  • Widespread totals of 2 to 4 inches, with up to 6 inches in the strongest thunderstorms, are possible from the western Florida Panhandle to southern portions of Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana and possibly the Texas coast.
    — Briana Waxman, CNN Money, 21 July 2026
  • To make that possible, companies must study their audience, track behavior, collect feedback and continually improve the experience rather than treating the website as a frozen asset.
    — Forbes.com, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
Definition of possible
Adjective
  • Szczepaniak believes reaching that target is ambitious but achievable within five years.
    — Lidia Kurasinska, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • The Chiefs have enjoyed a dynasty, which isn’t achievable without having many unsung architects behind the scenes.
    — Jourdan Rodrigue, New York Times, 21 July 2026
Definition of achievable
Adjective
  • But even getting just a simple majority in the Senate has proven not to be feasible.
    — Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 24 July 2026
  • Officials at the historic site have said that expanding the carvings on the mountain is not feasible.
    — Paloma Chavez, PEOPLE, 23 July 2026
Definition of feasible
Adjective
  • These looks aren’t just aspirational—they’re attainable, too.
    — Lauren Valenti, InStyle, 17 July 2026
  • Homes that are considered attainable for first-time buyers — which are typically priced at $300,000 or less — are depleting in Johnson County, according to county data.
    — Taylor O'Connor July 15, Kansas City Star, 15 July 2026
Definition of attainable
Adjective
  • Without an incumbent or clear frontrunner, the states that vote first could once again play an outsized role in determining which candidates gain momentum, attract donors and emerge as viable contenders.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 July 2026
  • If outmoded office buildings end up becoming once again viable as office buildings, Berman’s thesis could end up becoming a casualty of its own transformational success.
    — Andrew Rice, Curbed, 23 July 2026
Definition of viable

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