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
White-tablecloth establishments are less common to visit solo, but still doable.
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Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
Walmart Deals of the Day keep showing up with prices that make these upgrades feel way more doable.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 26 Mar. 2026
Six hours would feel much more doable and probably be a better use of my time than obsessively checking the flight map every 30 minutes.
—Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Mar. 2026
If someone is already regularly exercising, reading daily and staying well-hydrated, Milkman said, 75 Hard may be more doable.
—Lily Hautau, CNN Money, 21 Mar. 2026
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Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
Walmart Deals of the Day keep showing up with prices that make these upgrades feel way more doable.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 26 Mar. 2026
Six hours would feel much more doable and probably be a better use of my time than obsessively checking the flight map every 30 minutes.
—Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Mar. 2026
If someone is already regularly exercising, reading daily and staying well-hydrated, Milkman said, 75 Hard may be more doable.
—Lily Hautau, CNN Money, 21 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for doable
Adjective
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Be sure to cover your head and neck with your arms, and crawl under a sturdy table if possible.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
8 Apr. 2026
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What is expected to be the biggest gathering of possible Democratic 2028 presidential hopefuls is set to happen at the convention for the National Action Network, an organization dedicated to fighting for civil rights and equality.—
Hannah Demissie,
ABC News,
8 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Despite severe challenges, resilience, sovereignty and competitiveness are still achievable when organizations meet four critical conditions.—
Ana Paula Assis,
Fortune,
9 Apr. 2026
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The timeline is aggressive, and may not be achievable, but NASA has more Artemis missions in the pipeline.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
7 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Montgomery says the program's financial help makes the deck removal feasible for her.—
Lauren Sommer,
NPR,
10 Apr. 2026
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Sierra Club San Diego calls on the city of San Diego to recirculate a revised Draft Environmental Impact Report that includes a fair evaluation of multiple feasible sites.—
Charles Rilli,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Atlanta is one of the best cities for first-time homebuyers in 2026, according to a new ranking from Zillow, which looked at factors like rent affordability, available inventory, and competition for attainable homes.—
Christopher Harris,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026
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Another of Markworth’s goals has to do with making homeownership more attainable for young families in Blue Springs, thereby incentivizing a higher rate of Blue Springs School District graduates to stay in the area in adulthood.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Even worse, the seeds can remain viable in the soil for years.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
11 Apr. 2026
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In areas without in-ground irrigation or heavy foot traffic, warm-season turf might be more economically viable and sustainable.—
Markis Hill,
Kansas City Star,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Doable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doable. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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