as in possible
capable of being done or carried out
the assignment will be just barely doable in the time allowed
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Recent Examples of doable
Sign up for the Vertical Challenge, a handicapped (aka: doable for just about all level skiers and riders), exciting and totally free race that makes visit to ski areas across the nation.
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Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 5 Feb. 2025
Consistency: Damp January can be more doable compared to Dry January, especially if people need time and patience easing into not consuming alcohol.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 25 Jan. 2025
Modify it: If that doesn’t feel doable, simply leave both feet on the floor.
—Emma Yasinski, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2025
For anyone who is interested in cutting their screen time, though, here are a few expert tips on starting a digital detox that isn’t just doable—but also refreshing.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 19 Jan. 2025
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Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 5 Feb. 2025
Consistency: Damp January can be more doable compared to Dry January, especially if people need time and patience easing into not consuming alcohol.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 25 Jan. 2025
Modify it: If that doesn’t feel doable, simply leave both feet on the floor.
—Emma Yasinski, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2025
For anyone who is interested in cutting their screen time, though, here are a few expert tips on starting a digital detox that isn’t just doable—but also refreshing.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 19 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for doable
Adjective
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This experience made the team think hard about tactics and technology for drones to take off and land without their operators being detected, and how to extract operators as quickly as possible.—
David Hambling,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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As for the future of the show, Barbato and Bailey say anything is possible, including a potential second show and a Broadway expansion.—
Lawrence Yee,
People.com,
18 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Last week, Mayor Buddy Dyer shared that the city determined the project was not feasible.—
Christie Zizo,
Orlando Sentinel,
19 Mar. 2025
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And military officials question whether such a force is feasible if the United States does not agree to back up the European effort in a crisis.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
19 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Yet Everton are still to find a viable alternative to the 32-year-old.—
Patrick Boyland,
The Athletic,
14 Mar. 2025
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Imagine aiming to create a minimum viable product (MVP) only to find that the model can’t even support that initial goal.—
Nacho De Marco,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Doable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doable. Accessed 28 Mar. 2025.
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