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
It has not been determined whether Marinis will serve as showrunner across both Grey’s series but that is doable — her predecessor Krista Vernoff ran both the mothership and Station 19.
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Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 19 May 2026
Some are surprisingly small, some are weird, and all of them are doable.
—Angela Haupt, Time, 15 May 2026
After a certain point, managing both was not doable.
—Viv Chen, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
The book, his first, is filled with his joyous, playful spin on these recipes, all doable for a regular home cook, yet leveled up with El-Waylly’s creativity and smart culinary techniques.
—Ellie Krieger, Washington Post, 2 May 2026
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Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 19 May 2026
Some are surprisingly small, some are weird, and all of them are doable.
—Angela Haupt, Time, 15 May 2026
After a certain point, managing both was not doable.
—Viv Chen, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
The book, his first, is filled with his joyous, playful spin on these recipes, all doable for a regular home cook, yet leveled up with El-Waylly’s creativity and smart culinary techniques.
—Ellie Krieger, Washington Post, 2 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for doable
Adjective
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Anything and everything is possible and can be achieved with a trademark, down-to-earth friendliness.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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Wherever possible, Arnold shot outside the studio, capturing her subjects going about their everyday lives — a radical approach for celebrity photography at the time.—
Sheena McKenzie,
CNN Money,
3 June 2026
Adjective
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My co-authors and I are often asked by citizens, academics and stakeholders whether the School District of Philadelphia’s stated goals for closures – cost savings and reinvestment in existing schools – are achievable.—
Julia McWilliams,
The Conversation,
4 June 2026
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Converting data into faster, more reliable operational judgment is achievable.—
Greg Ombach,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
Adjective
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Parents may consider sensory triggers, unfamiliar environments, social expectations, and the possibility of judgment before deciding whether a theater, concert, museum, or festival feels feasible.—
Jennifer Jay Palumbo,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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However, Ahrary noted that such expansion was not financially feasible for the city at the time of the audit, which led auditors to focus on strategies for managing low-acuity calls rather than expanding infrastructure.—
Reeti Malhotra
May 29,
Sacbee.com,
29 May 2026
Adjective
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While local elections are considered nonpartisan, Skoog ran for mayor again in 2025 with the support of the Johnson County Democrats and took a strong stance to support attainable housing development.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
1 June 2026
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At the same time, widening class divides mean many of those milestones genuinely are becoming less attainable for large numbers of people.—
Meehika Barua,
Time,
29 May 2026
Adjective
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The valiant effort was the impetus to a viable political career and is but one in a long line of accomplishments from the esteemed congresswoman, whose political career is now coming to a close.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
30 May 2026
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The 101-year-old hotel could be brought up to standards, updated and rejuvenated as a viable business if someone were willing to spend the money needed, said Vicky Hansen, a member of Monrovia’s Historic Preservation Commission.—
Assistant Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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“Doable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doable. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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