1
as in feasible
capable of being done or carried out
I think that building the entire set in two days is possible, albeit difficult
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2
as in potential
existing only as a possibility and not in fact
only one of several possible outcomes
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Recent Examples of possible
His way of directing is to allow the people in front of the camera to act naturally as much as possible.
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Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 7 Aug. 2025
While other fixers prefer to operate in the shadows and keep as low a profile as possible, Miguel believes his visibility, even his celebrity, acts as a sort of cloak of protection.
—Jesse Hyde, Rolling Stone, 7 Aug. 2025
Incorporate as much variety as possible: Foods with soluble fiber often produce more gas than foods with insoluble fiber.
—Dr. Roshini Raj, Health, 7 Aug. 2025
Residents who fall within a sensitive group should reduce outdoor time as much as possible.
—Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 7 Aug. 2025
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Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 7 Aug. 2025
While other fixers prefer to operate in the shadows and keep as low a profile as possible, Miguel believes his visibility, even his celebrity, acts as a sort of cloak of protection.
—Jesse Hyde, Rolling Stone, 7 Aug. 2025
Incorporate as much variety as possible: Foods with soluble fiber often produce more gas than foods with insoluble fiber.
—Dr. Roshini Raj, Health, 7 Aug. 2025
Residents who fall within a sensitive group should reduce outdoor time as much as possible.
—Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 7 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for possible
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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While Rivera has struggled with consistency in 2025, the 17-year-old has untapped potential and high-difficulty gymnastics in multiple events.—
Caroline Price,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Now, Clase’s indefinite leave under gambling suspicions—which could result in a potential lifetime ban from MLB if found guilty—has become another hurdle for an idea that has few clear successes.—
Brendan Coffey,
Sportico.com,
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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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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“Possible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/possible. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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