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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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 selection makes perfect sense for Los Angeles, which is trying to surround Luka Doncic with as many 3-and-D players as possible.
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Rohan Nadkarni,
NBC news,
24 June 2026
Datskovska regularly reports on Prime Day beauty shopping — guiding readers on how to get the best deal possible.
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Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
23 June 2026
Eliminate Shelter Get rid of possible areas near the home where animals may shelter.
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Arricca Elin Sansone,
Southern Living,
23 June 2026
Temperatures will steadily climb through the remainder of the week, with highs approaching 100 degrees by the weekend and heat advisories becoming increasingly possible.
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Michael Autovino,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
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Rohan Nadkarni,
NBC news,
24 June 2026
Datskovska regularly reports on Prime Day beauty shopping — guiding readers on how to get the best deal possible.
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Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
23 June 2026
Eliminate Shelter Get rid of possible areas near the home where animals may shelter.
—
Arricca Elin Sansone,
Southern Living,
23 June 2026
Temperatures will steadily climb through the remainder of the week, with highs approaching 100 degrees by the weekend and heat advisories becoming increasingly possible.
—
Michael Autovino,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for possible
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That’s not feasible in a 48-team World Cup.
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However, that is changing thanks to advances in launchers and robotics that make a rescue mission feasible.
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Without discussing too much in detail, councilmembers raised several potential alternatives during the meeting, including parking garage subsidies, downtown employee waivers and a comprehensive citywide review of parking programs.
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The announcement signals a potential compromise in a standoff that had threatened to delay Bell’s confirmation and raised broader questions about governance at Florida’s flagship university.
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Why the at-home mani pedi trend is growing Three forces are driving the shift, including DIY beauty habits that stuck after the pandemic, the rising price of salon services and a steady stream of social tutorials that make at-home nails feel achievable.
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At the heart of his book is the message that safer environments can be achievable when prevention becomes a priority instead of an afterthought.
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For first-time buyers, though, a smaller, turnkey new home can still be the more attainable path for breaking into the housing market.
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Letting go of the idea that success requires hustling at all costs — and replacing it with goals that feel attainable — can help founders shift toward a more sustainable approach, one where progress doesn't come at the cost of their well-being.
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Financial backers and corporate partners indicate that moving high-density computing to the ocean offers a viable template for scaling global technology infrastructure while mitigating the economic and ecological impact on civilian communities.
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Greer, 49, was pronounced dead Thursday at John Peter Smith Hospital, but his body is being kept viable for organ donation, his mother Leatta Hurd said at a news conference Friday afternoon.
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“Possible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/possible. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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