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
Saka is still another viable route into Arsenal’s attack, given his consistency in recent seasons, although the early part of this one has been hampered by injury.
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Holly Shand, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
With catalytic support, Nitricity proved its first plant viable and attracted mainstream capital.
—Melissa Jun Rowley, Rolling Stone, 1 Oct. 2025
Or is this just a way to make some cash until the technology to make longer clips becomes viable?
—Julian Sancton, HollywoodReporter, 30 Sep. 2025
But with fifty per cent, there are just entire industries that are labor intensive whose exports are no longer viable.
—Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 30 Sep. 2025
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Holly Shand, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
With catalytic support, Nitricity proved its first plant viable and attracted mainstream capital.
—Melissa Jun Rowley, Rolling Stone, 1 Oct. 2025
Or is this just a way to make some cash until the technology to make longer clips becomes viable?
—Julian Sancton, HollywoodReporter, 30 Sep. 2025
But with fifty per cent, there are just entire industries that are labor intensive whose exports are no longer viable.
—Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 30 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for viable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for viable
Adjective
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Darya Minovi, a senior analyst at the Union of Concerned Scientists, pointed to that pending change as a possible motivation for not publishing the PFNA assessment.—
Sharon Lerner,
ProPublica,
10 Oct. 2025
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Now, enduring peace in the region is possible.—
Yamiche Alcindor,
NBC news,
10 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The third essential is a very clear roadmap — broken down into the maximum number of achievable milestones, with a concrete plan for what comes next at each point.—
Roman Axelrod,
Fortune,
8 Oct. 2025
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From Taylor Russell channeling Whitney Houston’s curly cut to Tracee Ellis Ross’s pretzeled chignon, the final leg of fashion month has now been marked as the moment for achievable, yet statement coifs.—
Essence,
Essence,
3 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Ratner notes that acting CDC Director Jim O'Neill has suggested breaking up the standard measles, mumps and rubella vaccine into three separate shots, which Ratner says is neither feasible nor is it backed by data.—
Maria Godoy,
NPR,
12 Oct. 2025
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Della Valle noted that current law requesting companies to hit the third tier of the sub-supplying chain is hardly feasible.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
10 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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By focusing on one area a day, the task of decluttering or organizing can be broken up into bite-sized, attainable goals.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
11 Oct. 2025
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After years of intense suffering, peace finally feels attainable.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
9 Oct. 2025
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“Viable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/viable. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.
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