Definition of viablenext

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Recent Examples of viable The ReactOS project may never be a truly viable alternative to Windows for most users, but this step forward means that at least now it can be installed on the same filesystem as the real thing. — Nick Indge, ArsTechnica, 19 Oct. 2026 The maiden sale proves that cleaner copper is a profitable, commercially viable reality. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 19 Oct. 2026 Williams argued that without a viable federal copyright claim, Hugo’s state-law claims involving breach of fiduciary duty and an incomplete accounting should also be dismissed, leaving him free to pursue those claims separately in state court. — Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 17 Oct. 2026 In the grand scheme of things, in the 2026 football season that remains very much viable for the Hoosiers, this loss is barely a flesh wound. — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for viable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for viable
Adjective
  • There was palpable excitement, especially after Barringer noted that national Democrats had put the seat on a list of ones to watch for a possible upset.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026
  • The embassy said in a statement Monday that partial curfews had been introduced in several French cities, with additional restrictions possible.
    — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • The potential scale made possible by Andermatt’s exceptional planning freedoms, meanwhile, transforms what is achievable.
    — Nick Scott, Robb Report, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Sherman said the expected completion date, about 41 months away, is an achievable goal.
    — Dylan Lysen, Kansas City Star, 15 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • Fort Worth officials said expanding recess to an hour is not feasible under current campus master schedules, but noted the TCU research could inform future conversations about the school day.
    — Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Oct. 2026
  • By completing such a flight on battery power alone, Quantum Systems demonstrated that high-subsonic flight using this technology is feasible.
    — David Szondy October 20, New Atlas, 21 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • The Town Board also wants the developer to add 5% or 10% attainable housing — homes affordable to teachers, police officers, firefighters and others — compared with none currently proposed.
    — Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Russia’s pragmatist-in-chief has therefore settled on the Donbas as an attainable negotiating goal, while pressure grows on Kyiv to concede.
    — Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 20 Oct. 2026

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“Viable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/viable. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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