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 bottom line Paying off $15,000 in debt by the end of 2026 is an ambitious but achievable goal.
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Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
The plaintiffs believe their demands are achievable.
—Leigh Waldman, CNN Money, 26 Apr. 2026
Working with the Calling All Dreamers advisors, Christine Wonderson is figuring how to break the business down into more achievable chunks, rather than trying to do everything at once.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 22 Apr. 2026
In the increasingly less achievable Net Zero Emissions by 2050 Scenario, oil and gas demand would drop by 75%.
—Big Think, 22 Apr. 2026
Navigate that, and survival feels far more achievable.
—Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2026
His videos explained routines, habits, and daily choices in a way that made self-improvement feel structured and achievable.
—Eli Thompson, Rolling Stone, 21 Apr. 2026
Given how oversold the stock is, combined with the sheer force of the broader market rally, that modest move is highly achievable.
—Nishant Pant, CNBC, 21 Apr. 2026
Start here for a visible payoff that makes the rest of the house feel achievable.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 21 Apr. 2026
Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
The plaintiffs believe their demands are achievable.
—Leigh Waldman, CNN Money, 26 Apr. 2026
Working with the Calling All Dreamers advisors, Christine Wonderson is figuring how to break the business down into more achievable chunks, rather than trying to do everything at once.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 22 Apr. 2026
In the increasingly less achievable Net Zero Emissions by 2050 Scenario, oil and gas demand would drop by 75%.
—Big Think, 22 Apr. 2026
Navigate that, and survival feels far more achievable.
—Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2026
His videos explained routines, habits, and daily choices in a way that made self-improvement feel structured and achievable.
—Eli Thompson, Rolling Stone, 21 Apr. 2026
Given how oversold the stock is, combined with the sheer force of the broader market rally, that modest move is highly achievable.
—Nishant Pant, CNBC, 21 Apr. 2026
Start here for a visible payoff that makes the rest of the house feel achievable.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 21 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for achievable
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The company has raced to buy as much computing power as possible, making $600 billion in spending commitments last year.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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Determined to rise to the occasion and work out every possible kink, Daisy sets out to resolve conflicts between the stews and in the galley.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
28 Apr. 2026
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The map still favors Republicans, but Trump’s declining popularity --- particularly on the economy --- makes Democrats’ once long-shot bid to retake the Senate more feasible than ever.—
Erin Cox,
Washington Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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This type of autonomous interrogation is feasible, aligns with AI companies’ business models and has raised concern among regulators.—
Brian Jay Tang,
The Conversation,
24 Apr. 2026
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More broadly, and perhaps more long term, there is a lack of confidence that the California Dream is attainable.—
Anthony Salvanto,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
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Lacrosse can offer one of the more attainable recruit- ing paths into the Ivy League.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
19 Apr. 2026
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By dismantling that deal without a viable replacement, the administration effectively cleared the path for Iran to resume and accelerate its nuclear program.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
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Francis encourages students to translate their culinary interests into viable business opportunities — a message that has resonated with Calvo.—
Loureen Ayyoub,
CBS News,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Achievable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/achievable. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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