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
But since this is a Precinct 4 issue, the burden will likely fall on Ramirez to find a legally viable solution, which could include either making this portion of Billings Road private or compelling the La Cantera HOA to remove its gate and designate all the roads inside the neighborhood as public.
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Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Mar. 2026
Any efforts to meaningfully regulate insider trading would, in my view, require clear rules and viable enforcement mechanisms.
—Parker Bach, The Conversation, 31 Mar. 2026
As lithium-ion battery prices plunge, e-trucks are becoming more economically viable, while China’s low electricity prices mean their day-to-day use is significantly cheaper than internal-combustion engine counterparts.
—Xiaoying You, semafor.com, 31 Mar. 2026
This is a viable strategy when constructing your entries for tonight's slate.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
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Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Mar. 2026
Any efforts to meaningfully regulate insider trading would, in my view, require clear rules and viable enforcement mechanisms.
—Parker Bach, The Conversation, 31 Mar. 2026
As lithium-ion battery prices plunge, e-trucks are becoming more economically viable, while China’s low electricity prices mean their day-to-day use is significantly cheaper than internal-combustion engine counterparts.
—Xiaoying You, semafor.com, 31 Mar. 2026
This is a viable strategy when constructing your entries for tonight's slate.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for viable
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Be sure to cover your head and neck with your arms, and crawl under a sturdy table if possible.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
8 Apr. 2026
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What is expected to be the biggest gathering of possible Democratic 2028 presidential hopefuls is set to happen at the convention for the National Action Network, an organization dedicated to fighting for civil rights and equality.—
Hannah Demissie,
ABC News,
8 Apr. 2026
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Wagner is also doubtful of the new plans to establish ways to remove microplastics from the body—and, even if achievable through new techniques, whether that will ultimately lead to health benefits.—
Lauren J. Young,
Scientific American,
2 Apr. 2026
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Medical science has made that goal increasingly achievable.—
Nicole Kruegel,
Sun Sentinel,
31 Mar. 2026
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This information helps the military decide whether a rescue is immediately feasible, what methods should be used, and which aircraft to send to rescue the crew.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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Nuclear explosions appeared to make a new sea-level canal financially feasible.—
The Conversation,
Fortune,
3 Apr. 2026
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Atlanta is one of the best cities for first-time homebuyers in 2026, according to a new ranking from Zillow, which looked at factors like rent affordability, available inventory, and competition for attainable homes.—
Christopher Harris,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026
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Another of Markworth’s goals has to do with making homeownership more attainable for young families in Blue Springs, thereby incentivizing a higher rate of Blue Springs School District graduates to stay in the area in adulthood.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Viable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/viable. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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