How to Use actionable in a Sentence

actionable

adjective
  • Firing people because of their age is actionable.
  • We've received actionable information that the men are hiding in these mountains.
  • Read on for a recap featuring some of their actionable advice.
    Heather Landy, Quartz at Work, 14 Aug. 2020
  • Why laughter matters Simple and actionable steps to add more smiles to your life can make a difference.
    Erica Lamberg, Fox News, 8 Dec. 2024
  • Coach them, give regular actionable feedback, and provide them with the space to make mistakes and learn from them in the same away other employees can.
    René Germain, Fortune, 19 Aug. 2020
  • As with tracking any health metric, actionable insight and education turn numbers into lifestyle changes.
    Corey Gaskin, Ars Technica, 25 Sep. 2020
  • Think thoughtful advice with actionable tips, a peek behind the curtain—velvet, no doubt—at their design process, and an abundance of inspirational imagery.
    Allison Duncan, House Beautiful, 8 Sep. 2020
  • But from a public health standpoint, testing asymptomatic people can yield actionable information.
    Caroline Chen, ProPublica, 1 Sep. 2020
  • What will come from that meeting — what comes next and the actionable steps the team can take to make an impact, even at a local level — remains to be seen, but the players’ desire sparked by their outrage is certainly there.
    Tom Green | Tgreen@al.com, al, 27 Aug. 2020
  • So, avoid the buzzy lingo—or at least back it up with actionable words.
    Jeff Schmitz, Forbes, 24 June 2022
  • And make sure to leave the meeting with actionable next steps, such as a plan to meet again in a few weeks, experts say.
    Rachel Schnalzer, Los Angeles Times, 17 Nov. 2021
  • At the core of it, finance needs to be an enabler of actionable insights for the business.
    Nina Trentmann, WSJ, 17 Feb. 2022
  • In addition to that, use your voice via the ballot to bring about actionable change.
    Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 19 May 2022
  • What is the plan, an actionable and equitable plan to address the violence in the city? . .
    Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 9 Jan. 2021
  • In the absence of any actionable malpractice, those who have lost out — adults all — will be left to pay the price of their gambling.
    Andrew Stuttaford, National Review, 27 Feb. 2021
  • Read on for actionable tips on how to get your outdoor space styled for summer, no matter the size.
    Ariel Okin, Vogue, 18 July 2024
  • That’s something that’s actionable, that’s easy for both.
    Jasmine Browley, Essence, 25 Mar. 2024
  • Get smart, actionable tech news and tips like this daily in your inbox.
    Kim Komando, USA TODAY, 11 Apr. 2024
  • Scott knew that for all the charges leveled against Roland, few were actionable causes for divorce.
    April White, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 May 2022
  • The Court found that in the context of a heated Facebook exchange, the comment was opinion and non-actionable.
    Jack Greiner, The Enquirer, 8 Dec. 2020
  • In the past, calls for healing have been symbolic rather than actionable.
    Amber Johnson and Kira Hudson Banks, Essence, 30 Dec. 2020
  • Epstein ruled that Sonmez had failed to state an actionable claim.
    Oliver Darcy, CNN, 25 Mar. 2022
  • Take the time to define your long-term career goals and break them down into smaller, actionable steps.
    Mike Vietri, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
  • In the app itself, users will also get actionable tips to improve their health based on their results.
    Victoria Song, The Verge, 4 Jan. 2023
  • Without a clear, actionable plan for growth, your small business could struggle to take off.
    Oksana Kolesnikova, Forbes, 19 Apr. 2021
  • The Task Force meets monthly to track and research AI’s effect on our professions and to shape actionable ideas.
    Jennifer Maas, Variety, 23 Sep. 2024
  • Review your notes and create an actionable list of to-do items that align with your specific goals.
    Mark O’Donnell, Forbes, 6 May 2022
  • Pair that with actionable Mars, and meaningful change is sure to happen.
    Elizabeth Gulino, refinery29.com, 3 Mar. 2022
  • Break down your goals into actionable steps, creating a clear plan to achieve them.
    Julie Hruska, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2023
  • For some, engaging with these stories in this way is a coping mechanism—a way to channel feelings of helplessness, frustration, or disillusionment into something that feels actionable.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024

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