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 Training matters, but businesses also need clear processes, central expertise, workable budgets and authority for managers to act. — Nancy Doyle, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026 Stuff+ rates the full arsenal as above average, except for the sinker, which comes in at a still-workable 96 Stuff+. — Owen Poindexter, New York Times, 28 July 2026 The Gulf states will lean harder on American protection and tighter security coordination rather than coming to see Iran as central to any workable regional order. — Sanam Vakil, Time, 16 July 2026 Turn hard, compacted dirt into rich, workable soil in no time with the Sun Joe Electric Garden Tiller. — ABC News, 10 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for workable

Recent Examples of Synonyms for workable

Adjective

Mangione's lawyers and federal prosecutors in Manhattan also discussed a possible guilty plea in his federal case in June, sources previously told ABC News.

— Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 11 Aug. 2026
With an address right in the heart of Paris, this place is ideal for first-timers who want to see as much as possible, or art lovers who are in town specifically to see the Louvre.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of possible

Adjective

Toilet seats designed for American Standard models can also have some useful features, such as a slow-close function that protects the bowl from damage.

— BestReviews, Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2026
His shoot-first mindset adds a useful dimension to Tottenham’s attack, particularly when lining up alongside Dominic Solanke, a natural facilitator, and Kudus, who was Tottenham’s primary creative outlet in the frontline before his injury.

— Elias Burke, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of useful

Adjective

The method begins by breaking down the target into an achievable $66 daily goal, using AI to identify three viable income streams.

— Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Every fight is like a puzzle with a solution that’s achievable with the right power-ups and preparation.

— Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of achievable

Adjective

The update, applicable to all Google Workspace and personal Gmail accounts, aims to enhance user awareness and prevent inadvertent information disclosures, safeguarding sensitive communications.

— Davey Winder, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
If so, please provide it and explain the applicable criteria.

— Dan Zaksheske OutKick, FOXNews.com, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of applicable

Adjective

Preparing lunch together can also become a lesson in practical problem-solving, like figuring out which ingredients are better packed separately to avoid a soggy sandwich surprise.

— Sierra Leone Starks, Parents, 10 Aug. 2026
But classes, workshops, books and experience have taught me practical approaches to developing outlines, deepening character arcs or revising scenes.

— Rajani LaRocca, PEOPLE, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of practical

Adjective

In the case of those to Europe, with which China has a vast trade surplus, there’s also the question of how viable the route is both ways.

— Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
The question, however, revolves around how viable and profitable they are compared to readily available alternatives.

— Matt Richardson, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of viable

Adjective

The next major power center in applied AI could be Stockholm.

— Sandy Carter, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
As artificial intelligence expands across K-12 schools, Massachusetts announced a new $500,000 public-private investment in AI applied learning opportunities for hundreds of students, the Healey-Driscoll administration announced Tuesday.

— Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 22 July 2026