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
Ramirez, never more engaging, invests an attractive and more carefree alternative, while Farthing may be less exciting but still someone who clearly loves Ivy, despite a rockier relationship that nevertheless is a viable path to take.
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Pete Hammond, Deadline, 5 June 2026
From credit card debt forgiveness to debt management programs to counseling and consolidation, there's likely a viable path forward right now, some of which don't even come with fees.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 4 June 2026
Design and development teams translate creative ideas into viable products.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 4 June 2026
But for other countries in the region, alternatives to the strait are less politically and commercially viable.
—Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 4 June 2026
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Pete Hammond, Deadline, 5 June 2026
From credit card debt forgiveness to debt management programs to counseling and consolidation, there's likely a viable path forward right now, some of which don't even come with fees.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 4 June 2026
Design and development teams translate creative ideas into viable products.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 4 June 2026
But for other countries in the region, alternatives to the strait are less politically and commercially viable.
—Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 4 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for viable
Adjective
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Anything and everything is possible and can be achieved with a trademark, down-to-earth friendliness.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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Wherever possible, Arnold shot outside the studio, capturing her subjects going about their everyday lives — a radical approach for celebrity photography at the time.—
Sheena McKenzie,
CNN Money,
3 June 2026
Adjective
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My co-authors and I are often asked by citizens, academics and stakeholders whether the School District of Philadelphia’s stated goals for closures – cost savings and reinvestment in existing schools – are achievable.—
Julia McWilliams,
The Conversation,
4 June 2026
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Converting data into faster, more reliable operational judgment is achievable.—
Greg Ombach,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
Adjective
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The bill also encourages private professional guardians to meet with the allegedly disabled adult prior to being appointed to the case or as soon as is feasible.—
Emily Hoerner,
Chicago Tribune,
6 June 2026
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As soon as feasible, the team will send its space smoothies on an actual mission so crew members can report their taste and mouth-feel in microgravity, and evaluate how long the components will last.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
3 June 2026
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While local elections are considered nonpartisan, Skoog ran for mayor again in 2025 with the support of the Johnson County Democrats and took a strong stance to support attainable housing development.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
1 June 2026
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At the same time, widening class divides mean many of those milestones genuinely are becoming less attainable for large numbers of people.—
Meehika Barua,
Time,
29 May 2026
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“Viable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/viable. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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