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
The world leaders will be discussing a viable path to peace during Netanyahu’s visit to the White House on Monday.
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Callum Sutherland, Time, 29 Sep. 2025
The six-time major winner has never served as captain, so many see him as a viable option for Adare Manor in two years.
—Julio Cesar Valdera Morales, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Sep. 2025
The current research advances sodium as a viable alternative for batteries, a vital step to combat the rarity and environmental damage of lithium.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 27 Sep. 2025
Paul is still a viable player who can contribute offensively.
—Janis Carr, Oc Register, 27 Sep. 2025
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Callum Sutherland, Time, 29 Sep. 2025
The six-time major winner has never served as captain, so many see him as a viable option for Adare Manor in two years.
—Julio Cesar Valdera Morales, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Sep. 2025
The current research advances sodium as a viable alternative for batteries, a vital step to combat the rarity and environmental damage of lithium.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 27 Sep. 2025
Paul is still a viable player who can contribute offensively.
—Janis Carr, Oc Register, 27 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for viable
Adjective
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Outside the home, keep tree branches pruned, and as far away from the house as possible.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
3 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Glasner has created a culture in which winning against anyone is seen as achievable.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
28 Sep. 2025
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In a review of its locations, the company identified stores where such changes would not be achievable, Niccol said.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
25 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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These studies showed that on-orbit refueling was feasible, but a flight demonstration was still needed.—
Matthew S Williams,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Sep. 2025
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According to the team, these computations should make the system feasible for industrial-scale use.—
Jacek Krywko,
ArsTechnica,
25 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Now, a six-piece place setting comprising plates, bowl, and cup is being sold for, what feels like, an attainable $219.—
Hannah Martin,
Architectural Digest,
29 Sep. 2025
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Especially because 300 looks less attainable than ever.—
Andrew Baggarly,
New York Times,
28 Sep. 2025
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“Viable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/viable. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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