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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
Be honest about what’s workable, and let creativity thrive within boundaries.
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Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 26 Apr. 2026
Although Rolder’s short arm length could give him some trouble with block-shedding, several workable pieces on his profile likely speak to what Buffalo would go for in its new defense at a reduced cost.
—Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
How workable his predictions will turn out to be for the publishing industry remains to be seen, but there is no question that backlist and frontlist will remain important concepts to book publishers for many years to come.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 Apr. 2026
That combination is not workable.
—Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 23 Apr. 2026
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Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 26 Apr. 2026
Although Rolder’s short arm length could give him some trouble with block-shedding, several workable pieces on his profile likely speak to what Buffalo would go for in its new defense at a reduced cost.
—Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
How workable his predictions will turn out to be for the publishing industry remains to be seen, but there is no question that backlist and frontlist will remain important concepts to book publishers for many years to come.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 Apr. 2026
That combination is not workable.
—Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 23 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for workable
Adjective
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The company has raced to buy as much computing power as possible, making $600 billion in spending commitments last year.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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Determined to rise to the occasion and work out every possible kink, Daisy sets out to resolve conflicts between the stews and in the galley.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
28 Apr. 2026
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Something casual could become useful quickly.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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If a thick field guide covering all the plants growing along the Front Range feels intimidating, apps can be useful, Mowen says.—
Jamie Siebrase,
Denver Post,
8 May 2026
Adjective
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During a Monday call with analysts to discuss Paramount’s first-quarter earnings, the tech scion said the target was achievable because his management team would maintain current levels of production.—
Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
4 May 2026
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Discover our quick, achievable ideas to prep your home for the season in just minutes.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 May 2026
Adjective
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All my actions, communications or legal responses will adhere strictly to the applicable statutes, regulations and constitutional provisions at both the federal and state levels.—
Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Oc Register,
4 May 2026
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Prosecutorial independence and discretion are limited by State Bar rules, applicable laws and the courts.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
4 May 2026
Adjective
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The 76ers have come up with back-to-back resounding victories to force a Game 7 that did not look feasible a few days ago.—
Dan Santaromita,
New York Times,
2 May 2026
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But the building’s current owner has said that — between engineering reports showing structural issues, contractors expressing safety concerns and high costs for rehab, even with potential tax credits — restoring the Jeserich was not feasible.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
1 May 2026
Adjective
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September 23 – October 22 A practical step helps steady everything today.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
5 May 2026
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My experience working with local governments, workers, educators, businesses and community leaders has reinforced the importance of practical solutions that deliver real results.—
Linh Tat,
Oc Register,
4 May 2026
Adjective
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Democrats unwisely preferred one or two defunct airlines over one stronger and more viable combination of the two.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
2 May 2026
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Farmers also need stable markets to make those changes viable.—
Callie Zanandrie,
CBS News,
1 May 2026
Adjective
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Access to capable hardware lowers barriers, speeds iteration, and enables real-world testing beyond simulations, accelerating progress in embodied AI, especially in manipulation and applied robotics.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
1 May 2026
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The heavy investment by the state in the demolition is seen as evidence that the city is serious about developing the applied AI center.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Workable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/workable. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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