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
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.
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Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
As climate models improve, the focus shifts to communicating actionable insights to regions that will experience sea-level rise differently.
—Avery Schuyler Nunn, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Dec. 2024
Clear, actionable NDCs not only accelerate the energy transition but also attract the private sector funding required to meet the $1.3 trillion target.
—María Mendiluce, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
Whether either the sweat or interstitial fluid approach can eventually deliver a product that will give actionable and user-friendly data to athletes at a price point that enough people are willing to pay is an open question.
—Alex Hutchinson, Outside Online, 25 Nov. 2024
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Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
As climate models improve, the focus shifts to communicating actionable insights to regions that will experience sea-level rise differently.
—Avery Schuyler Nunn, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Dec. 2024
Clear, actionable NDCs not only accelerate the energy transition but also attract the private sector funding required to meet the $1.3 trillion target.
—María Mendiluce, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
Whether either the sweat or interstitial fluid approach can eventually deliver a product that will give actionable and user-friendly data to athletes at a price point that enough people are willing to pay is an open question.
—Alex Hutchinson, Outside Online, 25 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for actionable
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Capsules are a convenient supplement option, while liquid is useful when cooking.Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 13 Dec. 2024
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Crown corporations can be very useful, but many are hard to justify in a time of rapidly increasing costs and taxes.Wal van Lierop, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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That's going to be most applicable for higher-income Americans, who are more likely to be affected by some of the changes.Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 13 Dec. 2024
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Boost members receive free delivery in as little as 2 hours at $12.99 per month or $99 per year, plus applicable taxes.Chris Sims, The Courier-Journal, 5 Dec. 2024
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Take this time to prepare for future energy needs with practical savings.Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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The overall picture is that the physiology is real, but the practical effects seem to be too small to measure.Alex Hutchinson, Outside Online, 16 Dec. 2024
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An applied micro-economist, Bertrand conducts research in the fields of labor economics, corporate finance, political economy and development economics.Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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But scientists funded by the U.S. National Institutes of Health, the largest funder of basic and applied research, typically experience gaps in funding of 2 to 3 years each, a 2023 study found.ByJeffrey Brainard, science.org, 1 Aug. 2024
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“Actionable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/actionable. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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