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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
Yes, that chance might lead to you deciding this is no longer a workable union.
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R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 12 Apr. 2026
Most do not see opening the strait by military means as a workable option.
—Alex Wickham, Fortune, 12 Apr. 2026
Though difficulties remain, that’s a workable definition.
—Robert B. Talisse, The Conversation, 10 Apr. 2026
Start by planting radishes, peas, lettuce, and spinach in early spring, as soon as the soil is workable.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Apr. 2026
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R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 12 Apr. 2026
Most do not see opening the strait by military means as a workable option.
—Alex Wickham, Fortune, 12 Apr. 2026
Though difficulties remain, that’s a workable definition.
—Robert B. Talisse, The Conversation, 10 Apr. 2026
Start by planting radishes, peas, lettuce, and spinach in early spring, as soon as the soil is workable.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for workable
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Plan ahead as much as possible Nailing down all the angles of your trip ahead of time can save you both a lot of headaches and a significant amount of money.—
Becca Stanek,
TheWeek,
21 Apr. 2026
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The November 2024 ceasefire was the best possible alternative at the time — certainly better than more war.—
Daniel DePetris,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2026
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There is some evidence that psilocybin may be useful to treat depression in some people, but there have been just a few clinical trials.—
Claire Cameron,
Scientific American,
24 Apr. 2026
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There’s a useful map of the world’s critical chokepoints here.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
24 Apr. 2026
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Working with the Calling All Dreamers advisors, Christine Wonderson is figuring how to break the business down into more achievable chunks, rather than trying to do everything at once.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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In the increasingly less achievable Net Zero Emissions by 2050 Scenario, oil and gas demand would drop by 75%.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
22 Apr. 2026
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Customs and Border Protection will manage the online platform and provide electronic refunds in most cases when applicable, according to court filings.—
Jared Gans,
The Hill,
21 Apr. 2026
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That opinion, written by conservative icon Justice Antonin Scalia, found religious practices don’t create exemptions from broadly applicable laws.—
Lindsay Whitehurst,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2026
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Montgomery says the program's financial help makes the deck removal feasible for her.—
Lauren Sommer,
NPR,
10 Apr. 2026
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Sierra Club San Diego calls on the city of San Diego to recirculate a revised Draft Environmental Impact Report that includes a fair evaluation of multiple feasible sites.—
Charles Rilli,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Apr. 2026
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The sporty stripes add personality, while the durable outsole keeps them practical for full days of exploring.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Apr. 2026
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Keep it practical, not perfect.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
21 Apr. 2026
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Even worse, the seeds can remain viable in the soil for years.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
11 Apr. 2026
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In areas without in-ground irrigation or heavy foot traffic, warm-season turf might be more economically viable and sustainable.—
Markis Hill,
Kansas City Star,
11 Apr. 2026
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His attorney, Ava Benach, said Vedam hopes to live with a relative in Sacramento and has been offered a spot in Oregon State University’s doctoral program in applied anthropology.—
Mark Scolforo,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Apr. 2026
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The combined sensing system allows devices to detect both simple touch and applied pressure, creating a more advanced interaction surface.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Workable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/workable. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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