1
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
Perhaps a workable idea would be for the letter-writer to ask the daughter about visiting at a time that would be of help to her, insisting on staying at a (hopefully) nearby hotel.
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R. Eric Thomas, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2025
Anyone who has followed the league’s entirety is well-acquainted with D.C. United’s effort for more than a decade to come up with a workable stadium plan before finally constructing Audi Field, which opened in 2018.
—Ian Nicholas Quillen, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
That is, until recent advances in design and technology have brought the concept closer to a workable reality.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 22 Mar. 2025
The second potential point of friction is the Middle East, where Saudi Arabia – as the wealthiest and most influential Arab Muslim country – would appear to be a critical part of any workable plan to rebuild Gaza.
—Ned Temko, The Christian Science Monitor, 13 Mar. 2025
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R. Eric Thomas, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2025
Anyone who has followed the league’s entirety is well-acquainted with D.C. United’s effort for more than a decade to come up with a workable stadium plan before finally constructing Audi Field, which opened in 2018.
—Ian Nicholas Quillen, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
That is, until recent advances in design and technology have brought the concept closer to a workable reality.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 22 Mar. 2025
The second potential point of friction is the Middle East, where Saudi Arabia – as the wealthiest and most influential Arab Muslim country – would appear to be a critical part of any workable plan to rebuild Gaza.
—Ned Temko, The Christian Science Monitor, 13 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for workable
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The question the film ultimately asks is whether a third way is at all possible, leading to a gripping final combat that’s much less a knockout than a bitter victory.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
17 May 2025
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But before the summer was over, the other hero of the tale would prove to be the reconciliation process that was making the legislative win possible — a process with its origins in quite a different era of relations between Congress and the president.—
Ron Elving,
NPR,
17 May 2025
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The original system has evolved significantly since its introduction, with specialized needles now available including the Fast Pour, which is especially useful at restaurants, and Vintage needles designed for older corks.—
Claudia Alarcón,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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By David Kessler Ever since the pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk realized that GLP-1 drugs were useful for more than diabetes, doctors and researchers have struggled to answer a deceptively simple question: Who should be taking them?—
David Kessler,
The Atlantic,
13 May 2025
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Broadcasters who distribute over-air content are accustomed to a one-size-fits-all approach for television, and this uniformity is not applicable with second screens.—
Vinayak S,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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By identifying areas of need for productions, the goal is to then re-train people with applicable experience to transition their skillset into the entertainment industry.—
Zoe Hewitt,
Variety,
14 May 2025
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The court based its decision on agreement with the other two arguments: Metro’s failure to address feasible ways to mitigate the impacts of construction noise and to properly consult with a land conservancy that serves as a trustee to parkland over which the gondola would soar.—
Bill Shaikin,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2025
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Any combination or variation of the above might be feasible.—
Martin Shenkman,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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States warn there could be 'unprecedented chaos' Jeremy Feigenbaum, a lawyer representing the states challenging Trump's policy, stressed the practical problems of not having a national standard for citizenship while the executive order is being litigated.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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But overall, this affordable bed frame offers a good mix of pleasant aesthetics and practical storage solutions.—
Louryn Strampe,
Wired News,
15 May 2025
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While significant technological and logistical hurdles remain, pioneering individuals and organizations are already proving that data in space is not just possible, but viable.—
Michael Wu,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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UMass’ two viable considerations were full-time membership in Conference USA or the MAC.—
Matt Baker,
New York Times,
14 May 2025
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Jiang, an assistant professor at SIPS, is an applied roboticist with a special focus on image processing and artificial intelligence (AI).—
Hope Hodge Seck,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
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Goals workshop: The American Association of University Women Poway/PQ branch will host Vicki Halsey, vice president of applied learning with the Ken Blanchard Companies.—
Pomerado News,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Apr. 2025
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The technology suddenly seemed practicable.—
Matthew Hutson,
The New Yorker,
20 Mar. 2025
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Penguin Random House Canada provides the Information in an accessible format or with appropriate Communication Supports, as soon as practicable, upon request.—
Hazlitt,
Hazlitt,
4 Jan. 2025
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“Workable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/workable. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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