VIABLE Synonyms: 56 Similar and Opposite Words

viable

adjective

ˈvī-ə-bəl

Definition of viable

as in possible

capable of being done or carried out more research will be required to see if this is a viable solution

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Recent Examples of viable Relying purely on cash reserves is no longer viable when ownership utilizes revolving institutional liquidity. — Chris Koras, Sportico.com, 28 Sep. 2026 Glass chronicles the chaos as home buyers thronged into tracts without schools, sewers, trash removal, or viable tax bases. — Daniel Immerwahr, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2026 Britain’s national news agency, PA, reported without citing sources that police had not found viable explosives. — Alastair Grant, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2026 Washington should use commercial investment and competition to expand viable launch sites and avoid dependence on any one provider or location. — Mark Montgomery, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for viable

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The South's joint chiefs said Saturday the military stepped up surveillance and vigilance for possible further launches from the North and was closely sharing information with the United States and Japan.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 4 Oct. 2026
As Yemen returns to a level of fighting intensity not seen since the 2022 truce, the civil war has entered a decisive phase, with several possible avenues forward.

— Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 4 Oct. 2026

Definition of possible

Adjective

The partnership between Garelick’s American High Studios, Live Nation Studios, and, in turn, the Rolling Loud founders and organizers, was essential to make that goal achievable.

— Miki Hellerbach, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026
The goal is to pick one specific, achievable target to focus on over the next three months.

— Jasmin Suknanan, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of achievable

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Quantum-safe finance appears feasible, but the transition will require more computing resources, investment and coordination across institutions.

— Joao Gomes, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2026
This flexibility enables rail operators to deploy electric service on routes where traditional electrification may not be economically feasible, according to a press release.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of feasible

Adjective

McGuire said his own second-term priority would be to make homeownership more attainable for younger Americans.

— Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 30 Sep. 2026
These micro-units are intended to provide an attainable housing option for Naperville residents, according to a city memo.

— Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 23 Sep. 2026

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