as in controllable
easy to control or deal with
We bought smaller, more manageable suitcases. They divided the students into three manageable groups.
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Recent Examples of manageable
The spice on the spread is punchy but manageable and adds to the flavor.
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Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 31 Mar. 2026
Cut back on ‘nice-to-haves’ and ‘identify small offsets’ For families who need or want to make spending adjustments while gas prices are elevated, advisors recommend small changes that may not seem meaningful, but can help keep their overall budgets manageable.
—Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2026
Supply problems that were once manageable now cascade through national networks.
—Lawrence Rosenberg, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
While logistics could ensnare you, advice from experienced peers should keep things fun and manageable.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 30 Mar. 2026
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Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 31 Mar. 2026
Cut back on ‘nice-to-haves’ and ‘identify small offsets’ For families who need or want to make spending adjustments while gas prices are elevated, advisors recommend small changes that may not seem meaningful, but can help keep their overall budgets manageable.
—Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2026
Supply problems that were once manageable now cascade through national networks.
—Lawrence Rosenberg, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
While logistics could ensnare you, advice from experienced peers should keep things fun and manageable.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 30 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for manageable
controllable
Adjective
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Cut Spending to Protect Your Portfolio When markets plunge, one of the most immediate and controllable levers is spending.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Mar. 2026
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That generation’s Turbo, however, was a clear step towards where the car was going, thanks to its addition of standard all-wheel-drive—a change that moved the Turbo from the snap-oversteer-prone monster in previous generations to a controllable, all-weather supercar-slayer.—
Will Sabel Courtney,
Robb Report,
19 Mar. 2026
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“Manageable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/manageable. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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