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
Black Bear spokesperson Evan Nierman said the company kicked out the Vipers because the club’s participation numbers were declining and the rink needed a growing team to stay viable.
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Kenny Jacoby, USA Today, 8 May 2026
Fourteen candidates are on the ballot, though only five, including Pratt, are viewed as viable contenders heading into the June 2 primary.
—Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 8 May 2026
Should Villaraigosa supporters determine that Becerra is more viable and shift their vote, Becerra would be virtually tied with Steyer.
—Douglas Schoen, Oc Register, 8 May 2026
At the top, Luis Campusano has reasserted himself as viable option in the majors after a couple years seemingly in purgatory.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for viable
Kenny Jacoby, USA Today, 8 May 2026
Fourteen candidates are on the ballot, though only five, including Pratt, are viewed as viable contenders heading into the June 2 primary.
—Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 8 May 2026
Should Villaraigosa supporters determine that Becerra is more viable and shift their vote, Becerra would be virtually tied with Steyer.
—Douglas Schoen, Oc Register, 8 May 2026
At the top, Luis Campusano has reasserted himself as viable option in the majors after a couple years seemingly in purgatory.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for viable
Adjective
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The company has raced to buy as much computing power as possible, making $600 billion in spending commitments last year.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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Determined to rise to the occasion and work out every possible kink, Daisy sets out to resolve conflicts between the stews and in the galley.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
28 Apr. 2026
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During a Monday call with analysts to discuss Paramount’s first-quarter earnings, the tech scion said the target was achievable because his management team would maintain current levels of production.—
Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
4 May 2026
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Discover our quick, achievable ideas to prep your home for the season in just minutes.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 May 2026
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While this chemical reversal typically requires extreme temperatures, these new multimetallic catalysts provide a feasible solution for driving the reaction under such demanding industrial conditions.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
7 May 2026
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Regalado also praised Kelly for submitting a detailed breakdown on why its expansion plans wouldn’t be feasible inside the UDB — including the need for extensive indoor storage for the electric tractors that are considered key to future Caterpillar sales.—
Douglas Hanks,
Miami Herald,
5 May 2026
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More broadly, and perhaps more long term, there is a lack of confidence that the California Dream is attainable.—
Anthony Salvanto,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
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Lacrosse can offer one of the more attainable recruit- ing paths into the Ivy League.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
19 Apr. 2026
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“Viable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/viable. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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