WORKABLE Synonyms: 97 Similar and Opposite Words

workable

adjective

ˈwər-kə-bəl

Definition of workable

as in possible

capable of being done or carried out a workable plan for attracting a minor league team to the city

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as in useful

capable of being put to use or account a workable solution to the state's growing financial woes

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Recent Examples of workable Denton said the mechanism is ready to be deployed in a matter of weeks, if not sooner, but acknowledged that a workable trade corridor can’t simply be declared into existence. — Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 4 Aug. 2026 Details matter, timelines become top of mind and a workable system becomes non-negotiable. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 Aug. 2026 Mix one part organic matter with two to three parts garden soil to create a crumbly, workable soil. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 29 July 2026 Training matters, but businesses also need clear processes, central expertise, workable budgets and authority for managers to act. — Nancy Doyle, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for workable

Recent Examples of Synonyms for workable

Adjective

Mangione's lawyers and federal prosecutors in Manhattan also discussed a possible guilty plea in his federal case in June, sources previously told ABC News.

— Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 11 Aug. 2026
With an address right in the heart of Paris, this place is ideal for first-timers who want to see as much as possible, or art lovers who are in town specifically to see the Louvre.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of possible

Adjective

Toilet seats designed for American Standard models can also have some useful features, such as a slow-close function that protects the bowl from damage.

— BestReviews, Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2026
His shoot-first mindset adds a useful dimension to Tottenham’s attack, particularly when lining up alongside Dominic Solanke, a natural facilitator, and Kudus, who was Tottenham’s primary creative outlet in the frontline before his injury.

— Elias Burke, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of useful

Adjective

The method begins by breaking down the target into an achievable $66 daily goal, using AI to identify three viable income streams.

— Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Every fight is like a puzzle with a solution that’s achievable with the right power-ups and preparation.

— Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of achievable

Adjective

The suit maintains that the commission’s denial does not identify any adverse impact to a wetland function or value, nor any feasible and prudent alternatives to address the Commission’s reasons for denial, in violation of state law, Conn.

— Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 13 Aug. 2026
Getting real, not simulated, data on the vest’s performance would mean sending it onboard an Orion spacecraft all the way to deep space and waiting for a solar storm to happen, which is hardly feasible.

— Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of feasible

Adjective

Women considering enlistment are generally more likely to ask practical questions about pregnancy policies, hygiene and whether barracks were coed, recruiters and women currently serving explained.

— Steven Beynon, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026
Testing includes blood work, genetic screening, ultrasounds, a DEXA body-composition scan, cardiovascular assessments, and numerous other diagnostics, with every result explained immediately and paired with practical recommendations.

— Ken Gawrych, Robb Report, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of practical

Adjective

In the case of those to Europe, with which China has a vast trade surplus, there’s also the question of how viable the route is both ways.

— Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
The question, however, revolves around how viable and profitable they are compared to readily available alternatives.

— Matt Richardson, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of viable

Adjective

Steve Hanke, a professor of applied economics at Johns Hopkins University, argues the conventional interest-rate story misses the real culprit.

— Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 12 Aug. 2026
As an applied microeconomist, I am often asked how taxes affect economic activity.

— Tibor Besedeš, The Conversation, 12 Aug. 2026