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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
Still, despite that, there remains a profound lack of workable public options for traveling from Orange County to LAX.
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Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 4 Mar. 2026
That could make this screen workable for outdoor use and readable under adverse lighting.
—Joe Osborne, PC Magazine, 4 Mar. 2026
Not if your soil is workable, your frost risk is low, and your plants are beginning to stir.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 3 Mar. 2026
Diplomacy becomes less workable and war far more likely.
—Robert A. Pape, Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2026
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Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 4 Mar. 2026
That could make this screen workable for outdoor use and readable under adverse lighting.
—Joe Osborne, PC Magazine, 4 Mar. 2026
Not if your soil is workable, your frost risk is low, and your plants are beginning to stir.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 3 Mar. 2026
Diplomacy becomes less workable and war far more likely.
—Robert A. Pape, Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for workable
Adjective
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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,
11 Mar. 2026
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During heavy rain, flooding is possible, especially in low-lying and flood-prone areas.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
11 Mar. 2026
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January 20 – February 18 New ideas connect friends in surprisingly useful ways.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
6 Mar. 2026
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The number is most useful as an upper-end benchmark; individual budgets will vary.—
Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
6 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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High-mach drone test A new experimental aircraft is pushing the boundaries of high-speed aviation as developers pursue speeds once thought achievable only by a handful of Cold War–era platforms.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Mar. 2026
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StubHub’s guidance for 2026 EBITDA is about 60% below what Anmuth projected for the company in October and may finally be achievable, according to a March 5 analyst note.—
Luisa Beltran,
Sportico.com,
5 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The Downey Fire Department rescue vehicle that responded was not equipped with a Tremco anti-theft locking device required under state law and applicable Fire Department standards, the family’s attorneys argue.—
Cierra Morgan,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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Under the law applicable to dependent administrations, the home-builder was required to commence a lawsuit in the court of original probate jurisdiction in which the estate was pending within 90 days after the rejection date, or its claim would be barred.—
Virginia Hammerle,
Dallas Morning News,
8 Mar. 2026
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These advancements are key steps toward making huge equipment lighter and more efficient for feasible space deployment.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Mar. 2026
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Developers said retail was not economically feasible.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
4 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Your 2nd house also supports practical purchases, which is a great reminder to make durable, budget-respectful choices over flashy upgrades.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
10 Mar. 2026
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Gas prices are rising again, and many drivers are looking for practical ways to save money at the pump as costs climb.—
Keith Laing,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The Rangers have been concerned that one element that might keep him from being a viable starter is his ability to carry velocity through the game.—
Evan Grant,
Dallas Morning News,
7 Mar. 2026
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By last season Jameis had bounced around long enough to become a viable backup to Dart with the Giants.—
Mike Lupica,
New York Daily News,
7 Mar. 2026
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Scott received her master's in leadership from Belhaven University and has a bachelor's in applied psychology from Christian Brothers University.—
Lucas Finton,
Memphis Commercial Appeal,
2 Mar. 2026
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The system responded within milliseconds, fast enough to support real-time reactions such as pulling away from harmful contact or reducing applied force during interaction.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
8 Feb. 2026
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“Workable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/workable. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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