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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
Jonas Valanciunas’ minutes — C-minus Of course, one of the problems with the grind of an NBA season is that sometimes, a workable solution leaves a small problem in its wake.
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Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 29 Mar. 2026
Architects were hired to turn his ideas into workable plans.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
For retirees already feeling overwhelmed, that guidance can be the difference between a workable plan and a prolonged financial burden.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
Because of this design, the knife is sharp at the front, but doesn’t have a lot of long workable blade space toward the back.
—Emily Johnson, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 Mar. 2026
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Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 29 Mar. 2026
Architects were hired to turn his ideas into workable plans.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
For retirees already feeling overwhelmed, that guidance can be the difference between a workable plan and a prolonged financial burden.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
Because of this design, the knife is sharp at the front, but doesn’t have a lot of long workable blade space toward the back.
—Emily Johnson, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for workable
Adjective
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Be sure to cover your head and neck with your arms, and crawl under a sturdy table if possible.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
8 Apr. 2026
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What is expected to be the biggest gathering of possible Democratic 2028 presidential hopefuls is set to happen at the convention for the National Action Network, an organization dedicated to fighting for civil rights and equality.—
Hannah Demissie,
ABC News,
8 Apr. 2026
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Significant advancements in fully capable robotics have become much more efficient and useful for scientific discovery.—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Apr. 2026
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But as inflation proves more persistent, and potentially more volatile, than expected, gold may serve as a useful complement for investors looking to balance risk and preserve purchasing power.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2026
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Despite severe challenges, resilience, sovereignty and competitiveness are still achievable when organizations meet four critical conditions.—
Ana Paula Assis,
Fortune,
9 Apr. 2026
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The timeline is aggressive, and may not be achievable, but NASA has more Artemis missions in the pipeline.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
7 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Hang window boxes or baskets if applicable.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
6 Apr. 2026
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Special train times may be added for additional matches and will be communicated in advance if applicable.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
4 Apr. 2026
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This information helps the military decide whether a rescue is immediately feasible, what methods should be used, and which aircraft to send to rescue the crew.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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Nuclear explosions appeared to make a new sea-level canal financially feasible.—
The Conversation,
Fortune,
3 Apr. 2026
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Dealings with co-workers will be practical but sympathetic.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
6 Apr. 2026
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The stars favor practical compassion, where optimism pairs with accountability and follow-through.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
6 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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By addressing both material limitations and economic constraints, this breakthrough represents an important step toward making fusion a viable and scalable energy solution for the future.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Apr. 2026
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Yet Kennedy’s trajectory suggests that even in a corporate landscape defined by job-hopping, the conventional route of building range and credibility at a single employer remains a viable one for younger workers.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
3 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 11 Apr. 2026.
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