as in possible
capable of being done or carried out
the assignment will be just barely doable in the time allowed
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Recent Examples of doable
For homes with less foot traffic, once weekly is sufficient, which seems a doable, ideal amount for the average home.
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Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 21 Nov. 2024
The most sustainable habits are those that feel doable and don’t completely overhaul your life.
—Rebecca Jaspan, Mph, Health, 29 Oct. 2024
The problem is, the rider has to reach down and manually flip that lever, which isn't all that doable when the trail is rapidly changing back and forth between being smooth, rooty, uphill, downhill or whatnot.
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 26 Sep. 2024
Self-Care: Taking a full spa retreat day may not be doable at this stage, but self-care is vital in the postpartum stage.
—Ashley Ziegler, Parents, 5 Nov. 2024
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Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 21 Nov. 2024
The most sustainable habits are those that feel doable and don’t completely overhaul your life.
—Rebecca Jaspan, Mph, Health, 29 Oct. 2024
The problem is, the rider has to reach down and manually flip that lever, which isn't all that doable when the trail is rapidly changing back and forth between being smooth, rooty, uphill, downhill or whatnot.
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 26 Sep. 2024
Self-Care: Taking a full spa retreat day may not be doable at this stage, but self-care is vital in the postpartum stage.
—Ashley Ziegler, Parents, 5 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for doable
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People can stay safe from possible carbon monoxide poisoning by taking precautionary measures.Kayla Jimenez, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
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So the realization that Gaetz—a troll of the first order and a foil for Establishment-minded stalwarts in both parties—is seen as a possible anchor for the current moment is telling.Philip Elliott, TIME, 18 Dec. 2024
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The tax relief helps incentivize affordable housing developments that otherwise may not be feasible.Molly Davis, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
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Hydrogen shows significant potential in industries that are challenging to decarbonize or in regions where quick electrification is not feasible—relevant to planes, ships, and long-haul trucks.Ken Silverstein, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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During the games, No-eul was tormented by other guards for making sure players were dead before their bodies could be harvested for viable organs.Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 27 Dec. 2024
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For those facing overwhelming debt, a Debt Management Plan may be a viable option.True Tamplin, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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“Doable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doable. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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