as in possible
capable of being done or carried out
I think that retirement at 55 is an achievable goal
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Recent Examples of achievable
The journal’s structure attempts to narrow that gap by reducing decisions and keeping attention on the next achievable step rather than the entire mountain ahead.
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Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 28 May 2026
The series is intended to not only increase the talent pipeline for drivers, but also to shift the perception of motorsport from macho and male-dominated to inclusive and achievable.
—Danielle McNally, InStyle, 28 May 2026
The amount varies wildly depending on destination and length, but financial strategist AJ Schneider, founder of Beyond The Green Coaching, says taking an adult gap year is achievable for more people than expect — with the right planning.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 28 May 2026
Losing 10 pounds this summer is an achievable goal.
—Yolanda Harris, AJC.com, 28 May 2026
These are — or should be — accessible, achievable careers for people with low-income backgrounds, minimal education or even a criminal record.
—Eric Zamparripa, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026
In other words, retiring 5–10 years early may be achievable through optimization and consistency, depending on income, savings rate, market returns, and personal circumstances.
—Wes Moss, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Considering how deeply oversold this defense giant became, combined with the sheer upward force of the broader market, asking for a minor $5 to $10 drift higher is an extremely achievable target.
—Nishant Pant, CNBC, 26 May 2026
Make life affordable for families and success achievable for small businesses.
—Rachel Royster
may 14, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2026
Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 28 May 2026
The series is intended to not only increase the talent pipeline for drivers, but also to shift the perception of motorsport from macho and male-dominated to inclusive and achievable.
—Danielle McNally, InStyle, 28 May 2026
The amount varies wildly depending on destination and length, but financial strategist AJ Schneider, founder of Beyond The Green Coaching, says taking an adult gap year is achievable for more people than expect — with the right planning.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 28 May 2026
Losing 10 pounds this summer is an achievable goal.
—Yolanda Harris, AJC.com, 28 May 2026
These are — or should be — accessible, achievable careers for people with low-income backgrounds, minimal education or even a criminal record.
—Eric Zamparripa, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026
In other words, retiring 5–10 years early may be achievable through optimization and consistency, depending on income, savings rate, market returns, and personal circumstances.
—Wes Moss, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Considering how deeply oversold this defense giant became, combined with the sheer upward force of the broader market, asking for a minor $5 to $10 drift higher is an extremely achievable target.
—Nishant Pant, CNBC, 26 May 2026
Make life affordable for families and success achievable for small businesses.
—Rachel Royster
may 14, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for achievable
Adjective
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Historically, the community in Putumayo has been concerned about possible links between paramilitary groups and others connected to oil companies.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
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All ingredients are local and sourced from no further than 13 miles from the hotel, and are organic where possible.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 May 2026
Adjective
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The domain of philosophy educates and inspires students to analyze assumptions, find hidden premises, cope with ambiguity, and use their minds to the fullest feasible extent.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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The agency randomly selected properties and then went to sites where residents agreed to testing and where access was feasible.—
Evan Bush,
NBC news,
20 May 2026
Adjective
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This is why Kirby Smart is not afraid to talk about breaking away from the current NCAA system, if unified guidance is not attainable under the current format.—
Trey Wallace OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
26 May 2026
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Inevitably, the looming World Cup affected United’s attainable candidates for the job.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
24 May 2026
Adjective
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Gossett had velocity, the ability to locate and a viable pitch mix.—
Steve Reaven,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2026
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Billionaire Tom Steyer still holds a chance at 15%, but all other candidates who were once viable are lagging behind by single-digit percentages.—
Dan Walters,
Mercury News,
23 May 2026
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“Achievable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/achievable. Accessed 31 May. 2026.
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