VIABLE Synonyms: 56 Similar and Opposite Words

viable

adjective

ˈvī-ə-bəl

Definition of viable

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 How virtual try on works Experimentation with virtual fitting kiosks first began in the 1990s, but the early versions weren’t realistic enough to be commercially viable, according to Photta. — Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 12 Oct. 2026 Regulators are cautious in part because the technology is not yet commercially viable at scale. — Scott Singer, Foreign Affairs, 12 Oct. 2026 Likewise, the 1-3-1 Washington Commanders remain viable playoff threats largely because of the lackluster state of the rest of the NFC East. — Bobby Burack Outkick, FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2026 That gives companies a chance to earn a return on their investment — and makes those risky and expensive investments financially viable in the first place. — Dr. Bowman Heiden, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for viable

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The students who stepped forward when their teacher collapsed playing basketball in Michigan illustrate what becomes possible when CPR skills are taught before they are needed.

— Meng Yang, Time, 18 Oct. 2026
The film team had to come up with a strategy to capture as much as possible without interfering with Schnell’s challenge.

— Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of possible

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Sherman said the expected completion date, about 41 months away, is an achievable goal.

— Dylan Lysen, Kansas City Star, 15 Oct. 2026
But if quitting is not immediately achievable, moving away from combustible tobacco may reduce exposure to harmful chemicals in cigarette smoke.

— Emma Fenske, The Conversation, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of achievable

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Unlike Hamas, which deliberately targets Israeli civilians, the IDF takes all feasible precautions to mitigate harm to civilians and operates under a structured targeting framework designed to ensure the identification of lawful military objectives.

— Beth Bailey, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2026
Life sciences teams are working across increasingly large and complex datasets to answer research questions, identify patient populations and determine whether studies are feasible.

— Sujay Jadhav, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 2026

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