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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
August 23 – September 22 When heart softens, career surprises feel workable.
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Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
15 June 2026
Pritzker needs to take a hands-on approach, gathering all the stakeholders well in advance of the November veto session and hammering out a workable regimen, to ensure lawmakers have something on which to vote.
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The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2026
In the process, the rule has been made more workable.
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Zach Dean Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
10 June 2026
In his veto letter, Polis questioned whether the proposal would survive lawsuits, provide any tangible benefit or even be workable for Colorado businesses.
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Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
4 June 2026
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Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
15 June 2026
Pritzker needs to take a hands-on approach, gathering all the stakeholders well in advance of the November veto session and hammering out a workable regimen, to ensure lawmakers have something on which to vote.
—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2026
In the process, the rule has been made more workable.
—
Zach Dean Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
10 June 2026
In his veto letter, Polis questioned whether the proposal would survive lawsuits, provide any tangible benefit or even be workable for Colorado businesses.
—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
4 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for workable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for workable
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Visit Big Bear said the decision to move forward with the event was not made lightly and that organizers were working with the fireworks provider to reduce the loudest booms where possible.
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CosRx’s The 6 Peptide Skin Booster isn’t just about packing in as many peptides as possible—each peptide has a different job, from supporting elasticity and smoothing fine lines to calming skin and boosting radiance.
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The resulting material delivers an energy content comparable to anthracite coal, offering a potential pathway for turning difficult waste streams into useful resources.
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Our expert take The Blue Cash Preferred® Card from American Express is a low-fee card with generous cash-back rewards and useful ongoing benefits, such as a monthly Disney Bundle credit.
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Why the at-home mani pedi trend is growing Three forces are driving the shift, including DIY beauty habits that stuck after the pandemic, the rising price of salon services and a steady stream of social tutorials that make at-home nails feel achievable.
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At the heart of his book is the message that safer environments can be achievable when prevention becomes a priority instead of an afterthought.
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Erie Mayor Andrew Moore said the executive sessions followed all applicable laws and that nothing improper had been brought to the town's attention.
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Cohen said Humble Robotics is working to make cabless vehicles applicable to public roads, particularly those surrounding the busy ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach.
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That’s not feasible in a 48-team World Cup.
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However, that is changing thanks to advances in launchers and robotics that make a rescue mission feasible.
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Aquarius January 20 – February 18 When opinions clash, lead with practical care.
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As a practical example, the Knicks would love to bring Shamet back to the team next season.
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Financial backers and corporate partners indicate that moving high-density computing to the ocean offers a viable template for scaling global technology infrastructure while mitigating the economic and ecological impact on civilian communities.
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Greer, 49, was pronounced dead Thursday at John Peter Smith Hospital, but his body is being kept viable for organ donation, his mother Leatta Hurd said at a news conference Friday afternoon.
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Early days An engineer by background, Shotwell graduated from Northwestern University with a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering and a master’s in applied mathematics.
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The 20th-century playbook The campaign that beat the screwworm the first time is widely regarded as a major achievement in applied biology.
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“Workable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/workable. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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