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
Even possible citizen science observations of the species are lacking, according to the study.
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Lauren Liebhaber, Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2025
There was also hope of getting as many locals as possible involved in the film into the screening.
—Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 25 Sep. 2025
The Carolinas have the highest odds for possible impacts right now.
—Chris Dolce, CNN Money, 25 Sep. 2025
Is such a thing even possible, let alone desirable?
—Judy Berman, Time, 25 Sep. 2025
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Lauren Liebhaber, Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2025
There was also hope of getting as many locals as possible involved in the film into the screening.
—Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 25 Sep. 2025
The Carolinas have the highest odds for possible impacts right now.
—Chris Dolce, CNN Money, 25 Sep. 2025
Is such a thing even possible, let alone desirable?
—Judy Berman, Time, 25 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for possible
Adjective
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That voyage, one of nearly 100 expeditions supported by Schmidt Ocean Institute, marked a milestone for Argentina, where research of this scale is rarely feasible due to limited scientific infrastructure.—
Elisabeth Brier,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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But is banning mopeds and e-bikes feasible for food delivery?—
Boston Herald editorial staff,
Boston Herald,
18 Sep. 2025
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It’s currently configured as a bayfront entertainment space with a custom wine wall, beverage center, top-tier audio visual system and two Murphy beds, offering versatility for potential buyers to use it as guest quarters or an office.—
Sandra Barrera,
Oc Register,
27 Sep. 2025
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Trump has launched numerous national security probes into potential new tariffs on a wide variety of products.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
26 Sep. 2025
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Norris’ seventh-place finish was enough to narrow the gap to 25 points between him and Piastri with seven grands prix and three sprint races to go — a more achievable feat if Norris’ pre-summer form returns.—
Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
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However, that's where mini-moons come in; these objects represent a far more achievable target for asteroid mining.—
Tom Brown,
Space.com,
21 Sep. 2025
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Those numbers should still be attainable in this example.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
22 Sep. 2025
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Originally attainable by invitation only, the Amex Platinum became more widely available to the public in the 2000s and early 2010s.—
Katherine Fan,
AFAR Media,
18 Sep. 2025
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Aepnus built a containerized pilot in Bécancour, Quebec, a 20-foot system sized to be the minimum viable product their partners wanted to see.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Sep. 2025
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This leaves renewable power as the most viable, quickly deployable source of electricity to meet the demand from Nvidia and OpenAI in the near term.—
Spencer Kimball,
CNBC,
23 Sep. 2025
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“Possible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/possible. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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