1
as in possible
capable of being done or carried out
a solution that is not practicable in the time available to us
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2
as in applicable
capable of being put to use or account
a practicable knowledge of carpentry that came in handy when he volunteered to build houses for underprivileged families
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as in useful
capable of or suitable for being used for a particular purpose
that flimsy little saw is not a very practicable tool for cutting heavy tree branches
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Recent Examples of practicable
The technology suddenly seemed practicable.
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Matthew Hutson, The New Yorker, 20 Mar. 2025
Penguin Random House Canada provides the Information in an accessible format or with appropriate Communication Supports, as soon as practicable, upon request.
—Hazlitt, 4 Jan. 2025
Spanish tax breaks hiked at the beginning of 2023, make the financials practicable.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 27 Nov. 2024
According to new research, the momentary fusion feat required exquisite choreography and extensive preparations, whose high degree of difficulty reveals a long road ahead before anyone dares hope a practicable power source could be at hand.
—IEEE Spectrum, 6 Feb. 2024
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Matthew Hutson, The New Yorker, 20 Mar. 2025
Penguin Random House Canada provides the Information in an accessible format or with appropriate Communication Supports, as soon as practicable, upon request.
—Hazlitt, 4 Jan. 2025
Spanish tax breaks hiked at the beginning of 2023, make the financials practicable.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 27 Nov. 2024
According to new research, the momentary fusion feat required exquisite choreography and extensive preparations, whose high degree of difficulty reveals a long road ahead before anyone dares hope a practicable power source could be at hand.
—IEEE Spectrum, 6 Feb. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for practicable
Adjective
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This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Sep. 2025
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Be sure to cover your head and neck with your arms, and crawl under a sturdy table if possible.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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While that might not be directly applicable to the University of Florida or any other school looking into the option, the technology provides an easy means of sorting out those a governing figure doesn’t want in attendance, which is where Neves jumps back into the frame.—
Noah White,
Miami Herald,
31 Aug. 2025
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The deal is only applicable for sailings between October 3, 2025, and March 30, 2026, on the Disney Magic, Wonder, Dream, Fantasy, and Wish.—
Megan duBois,
Southern Living,
31 Aug. 2025
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Anger is a useful fuel at the beginning of a story.—
Belinda Luscombe,
Time,
1 Sep. 2025
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However, Key Moments stands out as a genuinely useful feature that requires virtually no effort or expertise from the user.—
Paul Monckton,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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With more engines providing additional thrust, systems like Starship can carry heavier payloads, making deep-space travel more achievable.—
Kenna Hughes-Castleberry,
Space.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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Make your success feel achievable, not intimidating.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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Their next goal is to turn the system into a practical tool for early fire detection.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Sep. 2025
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The result is a service that understands the practical needs of businesses and individuals while also recognizing that behind every booking there is a story, a purpose, or a challenge that deserves attention.—
Maria Williams,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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Night aircraft is available for use if needed and if conditions permit.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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The hotline is available 24/7 in more than 170 languages.—
Chris Spargo,
PEOPLE,
5 Sep. 2025
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European auto industry leaders said Wednesday these EU CO2 targets are no longer feasible.—
Neil Winton,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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Meanwhile, the influence of Saturn and Neptune retrograde is here to make sure our goals and dreams are not only feasible but also sustainable.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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The applied hour and minute hands are in the same color as the hour markers.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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Among them were Shawn Ligocki and his father, Terry, an applied mathematician who ran their search program in the off hours on powerful computers at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory.—
Ben Brubaker,
Quanta Magazine,
22 Aug. 2025
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“Practicable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/practicable. Accessed 6 Sep. 2025.
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