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 Integrated Radeon graphics are workable for 1080p gaming, and the machine supports video output as high as quad 4K. — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 3 July 2026 Perhaps a workable solution is to spontaneously gird and stabilize itself when generating and absorbing force. — Jake Buehler, Quanta Magazine, 29 June 2026 But now there does appear to be a basic and workable mechanism available for a Miami return – a sign-and-trade involving the Heat’s Andrew Wiggins. — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 28 June 2026 In most regions, spring planting can begin after the potential of hard frost has passed and the soil is workable. — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 24 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.

— CA Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 7 July 2026
The idea behind the lunch- and afternoon tea–only restaurant is to waste as little as possible.

— Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026

Definition of possible

Adjective

My own team’s research has shown that mycorrhizal fungi can alter chemicals released by plants in ways that are useful for repelling insects while attracting pollinators and insects’ natural enemies.

— Esther Ndumi Ngumbi, The Conversation, 8 July 2026
McKinsey's March 2026 analysis draws a useful distinction between steps and thoughts.

— Angelica Krystle Donati, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

Definition of useful

Adjective

Double figures, last achieved by Gerd Muller with 10 in 1970, feels easily achievable.

— Tim Spiers, New York Times, 8 July 2026
Simpler, smaller, and easily achievable ones—the delights of experiencing the moments life offers by connecting ourselves to the physical world.

— Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 7 July 2026

Definition of achievable

Adjective

Substitutions Here’s how to substitute heavy cream for half-and-half (and vice versa) when applicable.

— Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 3 July 2026
These assets largely avoid current tax liability because capital gains are only triggered upon sale, a principle applicable to all crypto investors.

— Shehan Chandrasekera, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

Definition of applicable

Adjective

What Enterprises Should Do Now For a technology buyer, the practical move is to treat the agent gateway as a diligence checklist rather than a purchase.

— Janakiram MSV, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026
As a perpetually on-the-go woman, my chic mom is rotating through a range of practical styles this season.

— Isabel Bekele, InStyle, 6 July 2026

Definition of practical

Adjective

With its transit system already short on cash, Miami-Dade’s ambitious blueprint for expanding rail service countywide no longer looks viable without higher taxes, according to a memo from Mayor Daniella Levine Cava.

— Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 9 July 2026
According to Gunson of the International Crisis Group, statements like this suggest that Washington does not view Machado’s movement as a viable alternative for governing Venezuela.

— Mauricio Torres, CNN Money, 8 July 2026

Definition of viable

Adjective

The state’s goal is to make applied teaching and learning more rigorous, interactive and relevant across the high school experience.

— Tim Knowles, Fortune, 8 July 2026
The project is part of Habitat for Humanity's broader effort to expand affordable homeownership opportunities across the metro area while giving students hands-on experience in construction and applied math.

— Justin Adams, CBS News, 1 July 2026