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as in possible
capable of being done or carried out
a workable plan for attracting a minor league team to the city
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as in useful
capable of being put to use or account
a workable solution to the state's growing financial woes
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While Tesla chased a much broader vision, Waymo leapt forward by realizing something more workable: remove the driver entirely and restrict the geography in which the vehicle can operate.
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Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 9 Oct. 2024
America and China, the world’s largest economies and major political powers, are central to any workable international climate agreement.
—Ned Temko, The Christian Science Monitor, 21 Nov. 2024
This isn’t just theory but a workable blueprint from entrepreneurs who turned their expertise into life-changing exits.
—Lien De Pau, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
Until Denis Villeneuve came along, adapting Frank Herbert’s novel Dune into a workable movie seemed like an impossible dream, nobly attempted once by David Lynch under the supervision of producers Dino and Raffaella De Laurentiis but to little critical or commercial success.
—Scott Tobias, Vulture, 17 Nov. 2024
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Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 9 Oct. 2024
America and China, the world’s largest economies and major political powers, are central to any workable international climate agreement.
—Ned Temko, The Christian Science Monitor, 21 Nov. 2024
This isn’t just theory but a workable blueprint from entrepreneurs who turned their expertise into life-changing exits.
—Lien De Pau, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
Until Denis Villeneuve came along, adapting Frank Herbert’s novel Dune into a workable movie seemed like an impossible dream, nobly attempted once by David Lynch under the supervision of producers Dino and Raffaella De Laurentiis but to little critical or commercial success.
—Scott Tobias, Vulture, 17 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for workable
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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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Prior to Tuesday night’s filing, Spiro had pushed for expediting the mayor’s case as much as possible, requesting shorter timelines and pushing for his trial to start as early as March.Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 18 Dec. 2024
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Because cold air is drier than warm air, humidifiers are especially useful in the winter.Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 13 Dec. 2024
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These in-flight essentials are actually useful and would be a welcome gift for any avid traveler.Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 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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Here’s why pre-filtering isn’t feasible: Shared Storage: A single database might contain texts from multiple contacts, app communications, and system logs all in one file.Lars Daniel, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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However, weddings are expensive, and adding so many extra names may not be feasible for a couple and their budget.Marissa Miller, Vogue, 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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By Sunday, the tip joined 200 viable leads being examined by authorities, according to Miller.Dalia Faheid, CNN, 15 Dec. 2024
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Opting For Colocation Purchasing hardware and housing it in third-party data centers is another viable option.Mark Mahle, Forbes, 13 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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Spanish tax breaks hiked at the beginning of 2023, make the financials practicable.John Hopewell, Variety, 27 Nov. 2024
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These must be located as close to the site of the current ones as is reasonably practicable.Matt Woosnam, The Athletic, 16 Aug. 2024
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“Workable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/workable. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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