1
as in possible
capable of being done or carried out
a workable plan for attracting a minor league team to the city
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in useful
capable of being put to use or account
a workable solution to the state's growing financial woes
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of workable
August 23 – September 22 When heart softens, career surprises feel workable.
—
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
See All Example Sentences for workable
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
See All Example Sentences for workable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for workable
Adjective
-
Be sure to cover your head and neck with your arms, and crawl under a sturdy table if possible.
-
If stress builds, schedule a short stretch break and set softer deadlines where possible, because kindness to your body supports reliable output.
Adjective
-
Later in the day, your mind finds a clever solution, a useful contact or a whole new point of view.
-
While Mickey Moniak and Freddy Peralta and Kris Bubic are useful pieces to move, these squads don’t really have the rosters to shake up the deadline by embracing a more aggressive sale.
Adjective
-
Why the at-home mani pedi trend is growing Three forces are driving the shift, including DIY beauty habits that stuck after the pandemic, the rising price of salon services and a steady stream of social tutorials that make at-home nails feel achievable.
-
At the heart of his book is the message that safer environments can be achievable when prevention becomes a priority instead of an afterthought.
Adjective
-
Erie Mayor Andrew Moore said the executive sessions followed all applicable laws and that nothing improper had been brought to the town's attention.
-
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.
Adjective
-
Naperville would also need to identify as quickly as possible which generation and storage technologies are feasible for the city to install.
-
But as mayor, Mamdani has flip-flopped on the issue, now arguing the increasingly costly voucher program is not financially feasible given the city’s dire financial situation.
Adjective
-
Aquarius January 20 – February 18 When opinions clash, lead with practical care.
-
As a practical example, the Knicks would love to bring Shamet back to the team next season.
Adjective
-
Committing to a new job or side hustle could be a viable way to increase your income.
-
The kidney on the June 5 flight test was not viable for organ transplantation, which is why the agency and partner United Network for Organ Sharing were able to use it, according to WTKR.
Adjective
-
When he was diagnosed with autism at the age of 2, his parents turned to applied behavior analysis, or ABA, a therapy commonly used to help children learn daily life skills and limit harmful behaviors.
-
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.
Cite this Entry
“Workable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/workable. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
