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 In regions that get a hard frost, plant strawberries in early spring as soon as the soil is workable, about four to six weeks before your last frost. — Michelle Mastro, Architectural Digest, 14 Aug. 2026 But when a credit card balance or another type of debt becomes unaffordable, continuing to make the minimum payments may no longer feel like a workable solution. — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026 Honest language can make a sensitive conversation feel less intimidating and more workable. — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Aug. 2026 Ask what others see, choose the most workable path, and let collaboration sharpen the idea. — Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 8 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for workable

Recent Examples of Synonyms for workable

Adjective

Choose one repeatable step, book it into your calendar, and let consistency make the plan more possible.

— Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 24 Aug. 2026
Lawmakers in Canada, in an effort to be diplomatic, had rescinded that Online Streaming Act to get more favorable terms on a possible cross-border trade and tariffs deal.

— Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of possible

Adjective

Leave room for edits, and let useful surprises show you the smarter way forward.

— Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 20 Aug. 2026
The technology could be particularly useful for critical minerals because deposits can be difficult to identify from surface observations alone.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of useful

Adjective

The State Board of Education has set a target of 6% chronic absenteeism statewide; Russell-Tucker described that number as ambitious but achievable.

— Theo Peck-Suzuki, Hartford Courant, 20 Aug. 2026
The core framework involves defining specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART) goals.

— ByKaren R. McDaniel, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of achievable

Adjective

Beaver’s letter said the county’s approval processes complied with applicable legal standards, and the county has no jurisdiction over federal or state level approvals.

— Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026
A lot of the principles in beauty — how to maximize business and go after brands — were very applicable here.

— David Moin, Footwear News, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of applicable

Adjective

Innovations in camera technology have made oners increasingly feasible, and there’s a risk of them getting flattened out, into just being generic action beats.

— Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 21 Aug. 2026
For a mill built around varied fabrics and relatively small runs, the company said the machine’s value lies increasingly in making difficult designs feasible, rather than simply making familiar ones faster.

— Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of feasible

Adjective

Single stairs allow apartments to span more of a narrow lot and make three-bedroom floor plans practical again.

— Adam Drakulic, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026
While the robot horse remains more of a technological showcase than a practical replacement for conventional vehicles, its appearance at one of China’s largest robotics events also illustrates the rapid expansion of the country’s robotics industry.

— Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of practical

Adjective

If a patient identifies a clinical trial at a viable location and wants to be considered, the patient should contact the trial recruiters directly and ask them, Balch said.

— Michelle Andrews, Miami Herald, 20 Aug. 2026
More than point spreads A recent Bloomberg story claimed that a large chunk of Gen Z investors see sports betting as a viable strategy to make money.

— Jon Greenberg, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of viable

Adjective

FutureTex will work with domestic manufacturers to commercialize applied research, modernize facilities and equipment—plus incorporate digital infrastructure and other emerging technologies into production.

— Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 17 Aug. 2026
Steve Hanke, a professor of applied economics at Johns Hopkins University, argues the conventional interest-rate story misses the real culprit.

— Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 12 Aug. 2026