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
Nonscarring hair loss means the follicles remain intact and hair regrowth is possible.
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Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 17 Feb. 2026
In it, a late-night talk show host, who is facing possible cancellation, collapses and dies on air, plunging the production into chaos.
—Angela Lian, Travel + Leisure, 17 Feb. 2026
Sustained, strong winds are possible.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 17 Feb. 2026
Take extra caution when on the road or avoid driving if possible.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 17 Feb. 2026
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Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 17 Feb. 2026
In it, a late-night talk show host, who is facing possible cancellation, collapses and dies on air, plunging the production into chaos.
—Angela Lian, Travel + Leisure, 17 Feb. 2026
Sustained, strong winds are possible.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 17 Feb. 2026
Take extra caution when on the road or avoid driving if possible.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 17 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for possible
Adjective
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If Deep Space Energy’s efficiency claims hold, that supply could support more missions than previously feasible with traditional RTGs.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Feb. 2026
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The alternative, installing full sprinkler systems, can push costs so high that the project becomes financially non-feasible.—
Waleed Albakry,
Hartford Courant,
11 Feb. 2026
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She was joined by Rocio Rivas and Karla Griego, who each said there had been insufficient analysis on the effect of the cuts and potential alternatives, such as cutting outside contracts.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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That means potential payoffs but also extreme danger.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
18 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Every Day Starting your day with a quick, achievable task like making your bed can create a sense of control and accomplishment that sets a positive tone for the rest of the day, week, and longer.—
Lauren Bengtson,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Feb. 2026
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Reaching the last-16 appears eminently achievable with this squad.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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As such, this new offering is aimed at attracting that next-gen customer, with a more attainable price range (between $350 and $445).—
Cami Fateh,
Vogue,
17 Feb. 2026
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Every year of his son’s maturation, John’s chances of being the Fabulous Prince Rogers became less attainable.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 Feb. 2026
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Addae and her team are now working with UCLA Health's Skin of Color Clinic to sort out how the new ZnO particles affect the skin's microbiome as a first step toward making a commercially viable product.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
14 Feb. 2026
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In the mid-2010s, Steve Bannon, then the chairman of Breitbart News, began to see these people as a viable political constituency.—
Charlie Warzel,
The Atlantic,
14 Feb. 2026
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“Possible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/possible. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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