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
Its low-earth-orbit satellite network delivers lower latency than traditional satellite providers, making remote work, online school and video calls more viable for rural users.
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Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 27 Oct. 2025
Since February, the small staff supporting PRO have extended their commitment to the project one month at a time, expecting that either donations would dry up or projects would no longer be viable.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 27 Oct. 2025
No other pass catcher has emerged as a viable weapon for Stafford and the offense.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
Doses are typically measured in colony-forming units (CFUs), which represents the number of viable (live) cells available.
—Kirstyn Hill, Health, 27 Oct. 2025
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Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 27 Oct. 2025
Since February, the small staff supporting PRO have extended their commitment to the project one month at a time, expecting that either donations would dry up or projects would no longer be viable.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 27 Oct. 2025
No other pass catcher has emerged as a viable weapon for Stafford and the offense.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
Doses are typically measured in colony-forming units (CFUs), which represents the number of viable (live) cells available.
—Kirstyn Hill, Health, 27 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for viable
Adjective
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Since last Thursday, Disney has run public messages notifying YouTube TV customers of a possible blackout.—
Liam Reilly,
CNN Money,
31 Oct. 2025
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An additional 1 to 2 inches is possible today over portions of Hispaniola.—
MIAMI HERALD HURRICANE BOT,
Miami Herald,
30 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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During the pandemic, home buyers got accustomed to sub-3% mortgage rates, which made purchasing a house feel more achievable.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
27 Oct. 2025
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To start with a wedding, then wait ’til later to figure out the details of who washes the dishes and whether the toilet seat stays down, sounds backwards but is certainly better than hostage-taking and war without an achievable end.—
Graeme Wood,
The Atlantic,
26 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Pipe cleaners can also be secured to a headband if a hood isn't feasible.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
30 Oct. 2025
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Although becoming Rumi might require a hair transformation, Zoey's space buns are feasible for anyone.—
Jordana Comiter,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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As Reuters previously reported, Musk could still score tens of billions of dollars without meeting most of the targets laid out for him by the Tesla board, collecting more than $50 billion just by hitting a handful of attainable goals.—
Chris Eudaily,
CNBC,
27 Oct. 2025
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As Overland Park anticipates an increase of 10,000 residents in the next decade, issues such as rising home prices, attainable housing, and development remain central topics in this year’s city council race.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Viable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/viable. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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