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 gravel climb up 4,600-foot Max Patch is challenging, but doable for most riders; beware the backside descent, which can be treacherous in places.
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Robert Annis, Outside Online, 3 July 2025
That’s doable for an iPad or a bunch of accessories which are likely to add up to less than $750, but harder for a Mac.
—David Phelan, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
Using your washer’s delay timer and keeping a consistent routine—while giving yourself grace on busy days—makes staying on top of laundry feel more doable.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 6 July 2025
That said, keeping Alexander-Walker and one of the bigs (Julius Randle or Naz Reid) feels like the best end-game version for the Wolves, and keeping Alexander-Walker for something around three years and $60 million feels doable.
—John Hollinger, New York Times, 18 June 2025
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Robert Annis, Outside Online, 3 July 2025
That’s doable for an iPad or a bunch of accessories which are likely to add up to less than $750, but harder for a Mac.
—David Phelan, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
Using your washer’s delay timer and keeping a consistent routine—while giving yourself grace on busy days—makes staying on top of laundry feel more doable.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 6 July 2025
That said, keeping Alexander-Walker and one of the bigs (Julius Randle or Naz Reid) feels like the best end-game version for the Wolves, and keeping Alexander-Walker for something around three years and $60 million feels doable.
—John Hollinger, New York Times, 18 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for doable
Adjective
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Their identifications were made possible by advanced DNA analysis of remains recovered from the attack, along with family outreach, said the OCME.—
David Chiu,
People.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Look for manufacturers that ship parts into the country as few times as possible, and avoid manufacturers whose process depends on parts and goods crossing the border multiple times.—
Reco McCambry,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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For some hourly workers, finding additional income streams is feasible.—
Jenna Hinrichsen,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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At an April townhall meeting, residents demanded a development moratorium be placed on the area, but Graham said that isn’t feasible.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Hair transplants can help if there are other viable hair follicles, but Kopelman warns that sometimes the body rejects transplanted hair.—
Helen Carefoot,
Flow Space,
6 Aug. 2025
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These infield additions not only allowed for better rotation over the final two months of the year, but also allowed another viable option at shortstop if Volpe’s struggles continued.—
Tyler Small,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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“Doable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doable. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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