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
Social media descriptions of Skid Row dogs being used for fights and to test drugs often lack credible evidence and actionable information, said Los Angeles Police Department Lt.
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Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2026
That makes the link between exercise and mental health one of the most actionable health stories anyone can read this week.
—Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 June 2026
Their actionable and compassionate advice is provided below.
—Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 12 June 2026
The app is best suited for people who want actionable insights and automation rather than a highly detailed budgeting system.
—Nick Perry, USA Today, 9 June 2026
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Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2026
That makes the link between exercise and mental health one of the most actionable health stories anyone can read this week.
—Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 June 2026
Their actionable and compassionate advice is provided below.
—Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 12 June 2026
The app is best suited for people who want actionable insights and automation rather than a highly detailed budgeting system.
—Nick Perry, USA Today, 9 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for actionable
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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.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
19 June 2026
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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.—
Kelsey Neubauer,
CNBC,
19 June 2026
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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.—
Sarah Horbacewicz,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
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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.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
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Aquarius January 20 – February 18 When opinions clash, lead with practical care.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
23 June 2026
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As a practical example, the Knicks would love to bring Shamet back to the team next season.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
22 June 2026
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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.—
Kai Nicol-Schwarz,
CNBC,
16 June 2026
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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.—
Gretchen Wittenmyer-Stone,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 June 2026
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“Actionable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/actionable. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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