as in useful
capable of being put to use or account
the authorities had no actionable intelligence with which to foil the terrorist plot
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Recent Examples of actionable
That window is your most actionable lever and also the one most people unknowingly sabotage.
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Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 30 Apr. 2026
Increasing our individualized access to actionable data in our health, our homes and our jobs
2.
—Bill Connolly, Rolling Stone, 29 Apr. 2026
Once the nonprofit receives enough stories, Goldsmith plans to use artificial intelligence to consolidate their insight into actionable processes for growth that will be publicly shared.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
For workers in their late 50s and early 60s, that’s the actionable insight.
—Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Apr. 2026
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Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 30 Apr. 2026
Increasing our individualized access to actionable data in our health, our homes and our jobs
2.
—Bill Connolly, Rolling Stone, 29 Apr. 2026
Once the nonprofit receives enough stories, Goldsmith plans to use artificial intelligence to consolidate their insight into actionable processes for growth that will be publicly shared.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
For workers in their late 50s and early 60s, that’s the actionable insight.
—Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for actionable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for actionable
Adjective
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Something casual could become useful quickly.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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If a thick field guide covering all the plants growing along the Front Range feels intimidating, apps can be useful, Mowen says.—
Jamie Siebrase,
Denver Post,
8 May 2026
Adjective
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Wellness initiatives—which are covered by health insurance, when applicable—to improve nutrition and exercise and that teach skills around stress management and sleep will be key to helping women manage their menopause symptoms more effectively.—
Shirley Velasquez,
Flow Space,
11 May 2026
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Both groups’ standards include conserving water, wildlife and biodiversity as well as compliance with applicable forestry laws to keep ecosystems healthy.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2026
Adjective
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Capricorn December 22 – January 19 A sharp conversation could unlock practical momentum surprisingly fast today.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
12 May 2026
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What begins as one practical step could raise your profile significantly.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 May 2026
Adjective
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Meanwhile, New York’s share of national creative jobs has declined across key industries, including film and television, advertising, music production, performing arts, and applied design.—
Lola W. Brabham,
New York Daily News,
6 May 2026
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Fall spent nearly four years as vice president for applied sciences at technology research nonprofit MITRE.—
Sharon Goldman,
Fortune,
6 May 2026
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“Actionable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/actionable. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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