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
While investors concentrate on NVIDIA's staggering growth rate, an even more revealing figure resides in its supply commitments, illustrating a calculated strategy to satisfy demand that skeptics argue may not be viable.
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Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
But with thousands of dollars available here – no matter the term in question – and with that return guaranteed, this could be a viable (and profitable) home for your $40,000 right now.
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Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
But for decades after the Civil War, Jim Crow rule governed the American South, and Black people had few viable pathways to the ballot.
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Anthony G. Brown,
Baltimore Sun,
26 June 2026
So for many downwardly mobile millennials looking to re-create their childhoods with their own kids, staying with Mom and Dad is the only viable option.
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Lucy Boyle,
Curbed,
26 June 2026
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Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
But with thousands of dollars available here – no matter the term in question – and with that return guaranteed, this could be a viable (and profitable) home for your $40,000 right now.
—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
But for decades after the Civil War, Jim Crow rule governed the American South, and Black people had few viable pathways to the ballot.
—
Anthony G. Brown,
Baltimore Sun,
26 June 2026
So for many downwardly mobile millennials looking to re-create their childhoods with their own kids, staying with Mom and Dad is the only viable option.
—
Lucy Boyle,
Curbed,
26 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for viable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for viable
Adjective
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Visit Big Bear said the decision to move forward with the event was not made lightly and that organizers were working with the fireworks provider to reduce the loudest booms where possible.
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CosRx’s The 6 Peptide Skin Booster isn’t just about packing in as many peptides as possible—each peptide has a different job, from supporting elasticity and smoothing fine lines to calming skin and boosting radiance.
Adjective
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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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Naperville would also need to identify as quickly as possible which generation and storage technologies are feasible for the city to install.
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But as mayor, Mamdani has flip-flopped on the issue, now arguing the increasingly costly voucher program is not financially feasible given the city’s dire financial situation.
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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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“Viable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/viable. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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