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How does the adjective feasible differ from other similar words?

The words possible and practicable are common synonyms of feasible. While all three words mean "capable of being realized," feasible applies to what is likely to work or be useful in attaining the end desired.

commercially feasible for mass production

Where would possible be a reasonable alternative to feasible?

While the synonyms possible and feasible are close in meaning, possible implies that a thing may certainly exist or occur given the proper conditions.

a possible route up the west face of the mountain

When might practicable be a better fit than feasible?

The meanings of practicable and feasible largely overlap; however, practicable implies that something may be effected by available means or under current conditions.

a solution that is not practicable in the time available

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of feasible These trials have demonstrated feasible pathways toward lower-carbon operation. Fran Golden, AFAR Media, 29 Oct. 2025 And there’s probably not a feasible move that would drastically improve either element of the offense. Michael-Shawn Dugar, New York Times, 28 Oct. 2025 Even after Mamdani took a moment to explain his slightly more feasible ideas for more affordable housing, Stewart was kept pitching. Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 28 Oct. 2025 To encourage this effort, NASA has been working with Lockheed Martin on the X-59, which is a technological demonstrator prototype designed to find ways to make 21st century supersonic flight feasible – and quieter. David Szondy october 28, New Atlas, 28 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for feasible
Recent Examples of Synonyms for feasible
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  • Since last Thursday, Disney has run public messages notifying YouTube TV customers of a possible blackout.
    Liam Reilly, CNN Money, 31 Oct. 2025
  • An additional 1 to 2 inches is possible today over portions of Hispaniola.
    MIAMI HERALD HURRICANE BOT, Miami Herald, 30 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • While the analysts largely see those projections as achievable, the company will need to tighten execution across its entire business to hit the higher end of its range.
    Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2025
  • Relegation might become obvious inside the first nine games, a fact Sunderland fans know from painful experience, but survival isn’t achievable this early.
    Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 31 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Those numbers should both still be attainable since the vehicle has just 84 miles on the odometer.
    Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 31 Oct. 2025
  • Meanwhile, cruise lines are turning to low-emission fuels that are currently attainable such as LNG, a cleaner burning fossil fuel.
    Fran Golden, AFAR Media, 29 Oct. 2025
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  • At Concourse, Harris will oversee all aspects of the firm’s acquisition and packaging strategy, working closely with company head Matthew Shreder and the company’s financing partners to identify viable projects.
    Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2025
  • His campaign has made overtures to Republicans as the only viable candidate for people who don’t want to vote for Mamdani since polling has shown that GOP hopeful Curtis Sliwa is unlikely to be competitive.
    Jenni Fink, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025

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“Feasible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feasible. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.

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