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
This is where strategic thinking becomes impactful, as leaders start operating collectively with others to redefine what is possible.
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Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 17 May 2025
Anything that is possible to make international cinema more accessible is necessary and welcome.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 17 May 2025
But before the summer was over, the other hero of the tale would prove to be the reconciliation process that was making the legislative win possible — a process with its origins in quite a different era of relations between Congress and the president.
—Ron Elving, NPR, 17 May 2025
The question the film ultimately asks is whether a third way is at all possible, leading to a gripping final combat that’s much less a knockout than a bitter victory.
—Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 17 May 2025
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Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 17 May 2025
Anything that is possible to make international cinema more accessible is necessary and welcome.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 17 May 2025
But before the summer was over, the other hero of the tale would prove to be the reconciliation process that was making the legislative win possible — a process with its origins in quite a different era of relations between Congress and the president.
—Ron Elving, NPR, 17 May 2025
The question the film ultimately asks is whether a third way is at all possible, leading to a gripping final combat that’s much less a knockout than a bitter victory.
—Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 17 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for possible
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The court based its decision on agreement with the other two arguments: Metro’s failure to address feasible ways to mitigate the impacts of construction noise and to properly consult with a land conservancy that serves as a trustee to parkland over which the gondola would soar.—
Bill Shaikin,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2025
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Any combination or variation of the above might be feasible.—
Martin Shenkman,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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The goal has been to identify potential fraud and work to prevent exploitation of vulnerable and older adult members.—
Susan Tompor,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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Authorities initially suspected potential mafia involvement, due to the extreme nature of the crime scene and José's business connections.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
14 May 2025
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While significant technological and logistical hurdles remain, pioneering individuals and organizations are already proving that data in space is not just possible, but viable.—
Michael Wu,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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Financial advisers to the company concluded that selling or closing all stores was the most viable strategy and said efforts to keep stores open through a sale had failed to meet necessary thresholds from potential buyers, Newsweek previously reported.—
Jenna deJong,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 May 2025
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“Possible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/possible. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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