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 Perhaps a workable solution is to spontaneously gird and stabilize itself when generating and absorbing force. — Jake Buehler, Quanta Magazine, 29 June 2026 But now there does appear to be a basic and workable mechanism available for a Miami return – a sign-and-trade involving the Heat’s Andrew Wiggins. — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 28 June 2026 The willful Sun harmonizes with Chiron, offering opportunities for growth in your 9th House of Learning, encouraging questions and practical wisdom that make big ideas workable. — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 June 2026 The principal recommendations focus on preserving the distinction between passive investment and active commercial activity while providing clearer, more workable rules for foreign sovereign investors. — Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 27 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for workable

Recent Examples of Synonyms for workable

Adjective

Be sure to cover your head and neck with your arms, and crawl under a sturdy table if possible.

— CA Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 7 July 2026
The idea behind the lunch- and afternoon tea–only restaurant is to waste as little as possible.

— Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026

Definition of possible

Adjective

My own team’s research has shown that mycorrhizal fungi can alter chemicals released by plants in ways that are useful for repelling insects while attracting pollinators and insects’ natural enemies.

— Esther Ndumi Ngumbi, The Conversation, 8 July 2026
McKinsey's March 2026 analysis draws a useful distinction between steps and thoughts.

— Angelica Krystle Donati, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

Definition of useful

Adjective

Starting with a layer of refried beans and topped with a spicy sour cream mixture, a heaping pile of guacamole, salsa, cheese, lettuce, and homemade pico de gallo is added for a flavorful yet achievable dip.

— Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 1 July 2026
This initiative aims to double Haiti's electrification rate to 60% by 2032, demonstrating that vital infrastructure development is achievable even in challenging environments.

— Ken Silverstein, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026

Definition of achievable

Adjective

Substitutions Here’s how to substitute heavy cream for half-and-half (and vice versa) when applicable.

— Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 3 July 2026
These assets largely avoid current tax liability because capital gains are only triggered upon sale, a principle applicable to all crypto investors.

— Shehan Chandrasekera, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

Definition of applicable

Adjective

If feasible, the developers agreed to reuse a six-story brick masonry building on 4th Street, dating to the early 1900s, that is no longer used to chill goods.

— Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
That may be feasible in locations with multiple federal prisons, but closures at facilities such as FCI Big Sandy in Kentucky and FCI La Tuna in Texas present a far different reality.

— Walter Pavlo, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026

Definition of feasible

Adjective

What Enterprises Should Do Now For a technology buyer, the practical move is to treat the agent gateway as a diligence checklist rather than a purchase.

— Janakiram MSV, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026
As a perpetually on-the-go woman, my chic mom is rotating through a range of practical styles this season.

— Isabel Bekele, InStyle, 6 July 2026

Definition of practical

Adjective

Shuffling the opposition across to make space for a switch to the far side is a viable method of attack, but that can then come at the cost of a central box presence, with Portugal lacking runners beyond the ball.

— Mark Carey, New York Times, 2 July 2026
Africa’s vaccine ambitions will succeed only if governments build the markets, research capacity, and regulatory systems that make manufacturing commercially viable.

— Paul Adepoju, semafor.com, 2 July 2026

Definition of viable

Adjective

The project is part of Habitat for Humanity's broader effort to expand affordable homeownership opportunities across the metro area while giving students hands-on experience in construction and applied math.

— Justin Adams, CBS News, 1 July 2026
Along with theology, that list now includes applied psychology, pharmaceutical sciences and others.

— Collin Binkley, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2026