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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
August 23 – September 22 When heart softens, career surprises feel workable.
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Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 15 June 2026
Pritzker needs to take a hands-on approach, gathering all the stakeholders well in advance of the November veto session and hammering out a workable regimen, to ensure lawmakers have something on which to vote.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2026
In the process, the rule has been made more workable.
—Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.com, 10 June 2026
In his veto letter, Polis questioned whether the proposal would survive lawsuits, provide any tangible benefit or even be workable for Colorado businesses.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 4 June 2026
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Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 15 June 2026
Pritzker needs to take a hands-on approach, gathering all the stakeholders well in advance of the November veto session and hammering out a workable regimen, to ensure lawmakers have something on which to vote.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2026
In the process, the rule has been made more workable.
—Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.com, 10 June 2026
In his veto letter, Polis questioned whether the proposal would survive lawsuits, provide any tangible benefit or even be workable for Colorado businesses.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 4 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for workable
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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,
17 June 2026
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Tropical storm conditions are possible within the watch area beginning early Wednesday, and are expected within the warning area beginning later on Wednesday.—
MIAMI HERALD HURRICANE BOT,
Miami Herald,
17 June 2026
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The resulting material delivers an energy content comparable to anthracite coal, offering a potential pathway for turning difficult waste streams into useful resources.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
19 June 2026
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Our expert take The Blue Cash Preferred® Card from American Express is a low-fee card with generous cash-back rewards and useful ongoing benefits, such as a monthly Disney Bundle credit.—
Kelsey Neubauer,
CNBC,
19 June 2026
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The auto sector's transition is achievable in part because many of the underlying skills of employees are highly transferable, according to experts.—
Joseph Wilkins,
CNBC,
17 June 2026
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Getty Images/iStockphoto In the volatile economic terrain of recent years, saving a large, five-figure sum of money wasn't easily achievable for many.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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Erie Mayor Andrew Moore said the executive sessions followed all applicable laws and that nothing improper had been brought to the town's attention.—
Sarah Horbacewicz,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
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Cohen said Humble Robotics is working to make cabless vehicles applicable to public roads, particularly those surrounding the busy ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
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That’s not feasible in a 48-team World Cup.—
Arthur L. Kellermann,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
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However, that is changing thanks to advances in launchers and robotics that make a rescue mission feasible.—
David Szondy
June 18,
New Atlas,
18 June 2026
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Aquarius January 20 – February 18 When opinions clash, lead with practical care.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
23 June 2026
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As a practical example, the Knicks would love to bring Shamet back to the team next season.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
22 June 2026
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Financial backers and corporate partners indicate that moving high-density computing to the ocean offers a viable template for scaling global technology infrastructure while mitigating the economic and ecological impact on civilian communities.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
19 June 2026
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Greer, 49, was pronounced dead Thursday at John Peter Smith Hospital, but his body is being kept viable for organ donation, his mother Leatta Hurd said at a news conference Friday afternoon.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 June 2026
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Early days An engineer by background, Shotwell graduated from Northwestern University with a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering and a master’s in applied mathematics.—
Kai Nicol-Schwarz,
CNBC,
16 June 2026
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The 20th-century playbook The campaign that beat the screwworm the first time is widely regarded as a major achievement in applied biology.—
Gretchen Wittenmyer-Stone,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 June 2026
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“Workable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/workable. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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