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
That’s a lot of ifs and buts, but this relatively simple analysis can at least point to what would have to happen to make this viable.
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Scott K. Johnson, ArsTechnica, 15 May 2026
Toeman walked through the various market conditions necessary to make a product viable in which AI meets IP, including not expecting the functionality to be the sole feature of an entire social platform.
—Andrew Wallenstein, Variety, 15 May 2026
Stacy Korsgaden, 62, is the only Republican among the most viable candidates, and her endorsement from the California GOP gives her a strong shot at making it to the November runoff.
—Mercury News & East Bay Times Editorial Boards, Mercury News, 15 May 2026
Otherwise, there are no viable options financially for all-sports members.
—Jon Wilner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 May 2026
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Scott K. Johnson, ArsTechnica, 15 May 2026
Toeman walked through the various market conditions necessary to make a product viable in which AI meets IP, including not expecting the functionality to be the sole feature of an entire social platform.
—Andrew Wallenstein, Variety, 15 May 2026
Stacy Korsgaden, 62, is the only Republican among the most viable candidates, and her endorsement from the California GOP gives her a strong shot at making it to the November runoff.
—Mercury News & East Bay Times Editorial Boards, Mercury News, 15 May 2026
Otherwise, there are no viable options financially for all-sports members.
—Jon Wilner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for viable
Adjective
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Closing arguments are on Thursday, and a decision from an advisory jury and the judge overseeing the case, Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers, are possible next week.—
John Ruwitch,
NPR,
12 May 2026
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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,
12 May 2026
Adjective
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Pop culture sold us the image that not only were these bodies aspirational, but achievable by way of workout routines, apps, and videos that featured them as their poster men.—
José Criales-Unzueta,
Vanity Fair,
13 May 2026
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For now, collectors are focused more on the pair’s more achievable cards.—
Benjamin Burrows,
New York Times,
10 May 2026
Adjective
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So if these things were done together, the process could become more economically feasible.—
Scott K. Johnson,
ArsTechnica,
15 May 2026
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To make 30-minute delivery feasible, Amazon uses smaller fulfillment centers strategically located close to where customers live.—
Paulina Likos,
CNBC,
15 May 2026
Adjective
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Where to stay in and around Yosemite Staying overnight inside or near Yosemite allows for quick and easy access to the park, making early entrance more attainable.—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 May 2026
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Think open hiking trails, relaxing inns at a more attainable value, and cool mornings with warm afternoons.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
10 May 2026
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“Viable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/viable. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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