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
That's why virtual dating remains a viable option.
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Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 12 June 2026
The tactic works by releasing sterile flies into the wild to mate with female screwworms, preventing them from producing viable offspring.
—Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 11 June 2026
Today’s flight, with our Chief Commercial Officer Maximilian Backhaus on board during a regular passenger service, clearly shows that power-to-liquid fuels are safe, available, and already operationally viable today.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 11 June 2026
Other than Egor Chinakhov, the Penguins don’t have any young, viable top-six options.
—Josh Yohe, New York Times, 11 June 2026
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Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 12 June 2026
The tactic works by releasing sterile flies into the wild to mate with female screwworms, preventing them from producing viable offspring.
—Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 11 June 2026
Today’s flight, with our Chief Commercial Officer Maximilian Backhaus on board during a regular passenger service, clearly shows that power-to-liquid fuels are safe, available, and already operationally viable today.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 11 June 2026
Other than Egor Chinakhov, the Penguins don’t have any young, viable top-six options.
—Josh Yohe, New York Times, 11 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for viable
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Hunters often lit blazing fires, which disoriented and frightened the elk, and as many animals as possible were killed.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
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The case initially iwas nvestigated as a possible drowning.—
Sydney Barragan,
Oc Register,
10 June 2026
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Prinano’s announcement focuses specifically on photonic chips rather than advanced logic processors, a distinction that may make commercialization more achievable.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
11 June 2026
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In the video, Musk also framed his orbital data center project as achievable, even though the concept remains unproven and faces doubts.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
9 June 2026
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Some companies that recognize quantum technology’s importance lack a feasible deployment strategy.—
Chuck Brooks,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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But is this economically feasible?—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
12 June 2026
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Even though your trip may not look exactly the same as the A-listers who may be yacht hopping through Greece, lounging at a private beachfront resort in Mexico, or spending summer along Italy’s glamorous coastline, enjoying these locales as an everyday traveler is still attainable.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
8 June 2026
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The company thinks that target is attainable because of its launch dominance, among other factors.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
5 June 2026
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“Viable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/viable. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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