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
So some time has passed since Claire almost died of a gunshot wound and Jamie taught us all that resigning from the Army by way of a note written in your wife’s blood is a viable option.
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Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 6 Mar. 2026
Small-batch production becomes viable.
—Nicole Fraenkel, Fortune, 6 Mar. 2026
Even with concerns about the party’s approach, the race features viable top-tier candidates with distinct profiles and accomplishments, including several with national profiles and substantial fundraising capacity.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2026
As humanity works toward becoming a multi-planetary species, the resilient chickpea may emerge as a viable crop option for sustainable life beyond Earth.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 5 Mar. 2026
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Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 6 Mar. 2026
Small-batch production becomes viable.
—Nicole Fraenkel, Fortune, 6 Mar. 2026
Even with concerns about the party’s approach, the race features viable top-tier candidates with distinct profiles and accomplishments, including several with national profiles and substantial fundraising capacity.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2026
As humanity works toward becoming a multi-planetary species, the resilient chickpea may emerge as a viable crop option for sustainable life beyond Earth.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 5 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for viable
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,
4 Mar. 2026
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Prosecutor Edward Robert Campbell told the state television program on Friday the accused faced a host of possible charges including crimes associated with terrorist acts.—
Reuters 9 hr ago,
CNN Money,
4 Mar. 2026
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High-mach drone test A new experimental aircraft is pushing the boundaries of high-speed aviation as developers pursue speeds once thought achievable only by a handful of Cold War–era platforms.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Mar. 2026
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StubHub’s guidance for 2026 EBITDA is about 60% below what Anmuth projected for the company in October and may finally be achievable, according to a March 5 analyst note.—
Luisa Beltran,
Sportico.com,
5 Mar. 2026
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These advancements are key steps toward making huge equipment lighter and more efficient for feasible space deployment.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Mar. 2026
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Developers said retail was not economically feasible.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
4 Mar. 2026
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The project is also expected to include attainable housing for moderate-income households, generally those earning between 80% and 120% of the area median income, according to the state's request for qualifications.—
Jamie Leary,
CBS News,
28 Feb. 2026
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And reforming the global aid system now feels more urgent and perhaps more attainable than ever before.—
Time,
Time,
26 Feb. 2026
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“Viable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/viable. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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