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
For Tampa, the mere fact that Orlando is viable sharpens the urgency.
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Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Jan. 2026
However, Antoine’s achievement in developing a viable grafting method for pecan trees should not be undervalued.
—Literary Hub, 23 Jan. 2026
Researchers estimate there are 10^60 possible chemical compounds—or 10 to the 60th power, a number greater than that of stars in the observable universe—yet only a microscopic fraction will ever become viable medicines.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 23 Jan. 2026
The premise of this new movie offers the easy layup of footage of Zoom meetings in which Wilson and his collaborators talk to an agent who’s increasingly incapable of pretending there’s anything commercially viable about their proposition.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 23 Jan. 2026
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Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Jan. 2026
However, Antoine’s achievement in developing a viable grafting method for pecan trees should not be undervalued.
—Literary Hub, 23 Jan. 2026
Researchers estimate there are 10^60 possible chemical compounds—or 10 to the 60th power, a number greater than that of stars in the observable universe—yet only a microscopic fraction will ever become viable medicines.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 23 Jan. 2026
The premise of this new movie offers the easy layup of footage of Zoom meetings in which Wilson and his collaborators talk to an agent who’s increasingly incapable of pretending there’s anything commercially viable about their proposition.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 23 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for viable
Adjective
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With just one point out of a possible 10 during this home stand, this team now feels more akin to the one that spun nearly out of control in November and December.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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Japan’s Finance Minister said the government will coordinate with the US on currency responses when necessary, as market participants grow increasingly wary of possible coordinated action between Washington and Tokyo.—
Erica Yokoyama,
Bloomberg,
28 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Officially too, that will happen by 2028—but few people believe that goal is achievable.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
29 Jan. 2026
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Strong leaders explain decisions, define success clearly, acknowledge constraints and foster sustainable growth, making ambition feel achievable.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes.com,
28 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Trevino and his roommate often travel for work, so owning a dog wouldn’t be feasible, but Sweetness remains up for adoption.—
Miriam Fauzia,
Dallas Morning News,
24 Jan. 2026
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However, with approximately one-third of Marylanders renting their home or apartments, these systems are not feasible for all.—
Calvin Ball,
Baltimore Sun,
23 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Unlike their forebears, however, today’s boneless couches are not high design but rather attainable furniture.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Jan. 2026
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Following the 39 mm version that was released in 2023, this model—unveiled last month at LVMH Watch Week—offers a more attainable entry into the TAG Heuer universe.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
24 Jan. 2026
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“Viable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/viable. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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