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
The bottom line Silver is always worth researching as a viable investment, but especially now, at the start of 2026.
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Matt Richardson, CBS News, 7 Jan. 2026
Kimbler said in addition to understanding the practicalities around farming Kernza, farmers need access to processors and viable markets if the grain is to become more popular.
—Cami Koons, Iowa Capital Dispatch, 6 Jan. 2026
Also, La Jolla does not have a viable, serious art fair, in my opinion.
—Letters To The Editor, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Jan. 2026
And because of the patch’s design, its microbes remain viable in storage as long as four weeks, allowing stockpiling.
—New Atlas, 4 Jan. 2026
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Matt Richardson, CBS News, 7 Jan. 2026
Kimbler said in addition to understanding the practicalities around farming Kernza, farmers need access to processors and viable markets if the grain is to become more popular.
—Cami Koons, Iowa Capital Dispatch, 6 Jan. 2026
Also, La Jolla does not have a viable, serious art fair, in my opinion.
—Letters To The Editor, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Jan. 2026
And because of the patch’s design, its microbes remain viable in storage as long as four weeks, allowing stockpiling.
—New Atlas, 4 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for viable
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The study offers rare, direct evidence of this process by tracking cool gas across entire galaxies, something that was not possible before large surveys like MaNGA.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
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Ehrlich noted the short careers for college athletes and wondered whether a union for collective bargaining is even possible.—
ANDREW DESTIN,
Arkansas Online,
10 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Rolling one or two lines isn’t really achievable, especially doing a full game like that.—
Jack Murray,
Boston Herald,
8 Jan. 2026
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Creators on TikTok say the physical act of marking progress makes goals feel more achievable — and harder to ignore.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Industry acceptance of aluminum hulls and lightweight composite structures has helped too, reducing energy demand and making electrification feasible for larger vessels.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
6 Nov. 2025
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Such prolonged downtime is not feasible for a commercial power plant.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Is a separate, liberating place attainable?—
Rosa Lyster,
Harpers Magazine,
6 Jan. 2026
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Recently, Toms encouraged her clients to check their credit report with the three credit bureaus and, based on their credit reports, make an attainable plan to start a savings account — for example, adding $25 to their savings account every week.—
Adriana Morga,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Dec. 2025
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“Viable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/viable. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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