as in available
possible to get
gas was in such short supply that it was just not obtainable at any price
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Recent Examples of obtainable
The court should grant enough time to do that analysis — and everyone involved should hope that the Texas lab does not determine that the Deerfield Beach lab mishandled the sample to the point where no results are obtainable.
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Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 4 Apr. 2026
The Supreme Court should grant enough time to do that analysis — and everyone involved in this case had better pray that the Texas lab doesn’t determine that the Deerfield Beach lab mishandled the sample to the point where no results are obtainable.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2026
Were the files easily obtainable?
—Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 20 Mar. 2026
Below are some of the more easily obtainable inserts and test issues, listed in chronological order of release.
—Michael Salfino, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
But with the right debt relief servicer and program, relief is obtainable.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 30 Jan. 2026
New drilling projects abroad, however — including in Venezuela, whose gas reserves could be almost as vast and more readily obtainable than its oil — aren’t on EQT’s radar.
—Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 22 Jan. 2026
The first is for chemists and engineers to develop new chips that can use more easily obtainable minerals, such as copper or aluminum, instead of rarer minerals like gold.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 18 Jan. 2026
Lay out an obtainable timeline.
—Grace Tucker, Cincinnati Enquirer, 23 Oct. 2025
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 4 Apr. 2026
The Supreme Court should grant enough time to do that analysis — and everyone involved in this case had better pray that the Texas lab doesn’t determine that the Deerfield Beach lab mishandled the sample to the point where no results are obtainable.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2026
Were the files easily obtainable?
—Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 20 Mar. 2026
Below are some of the more easily obtainable inserts and test issues, listed in chronological order of release.
—Michael Salfino, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
But with the right debt relief servicer and program, relief is obtainable.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 30 Jan. 2026
New drilling projects abroad, however — including in Venezuela, whose gas reserves could be almost as vast and more readily obtainable than its oil — aren’t on EQT’s radar.
—Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 22 Jan. 2026
The first is for chemists and engineers to develop new chips that can use more easily obtainable minerals, such as copper or aluminum, instead of rarer minerals like gold.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 18 Jan. 2026
Lay out an obtainable timeline.
—Grace Tucker, Cincinnati Enquirer, 23 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for obtainable
Adjective
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That figures to be addressed not only in the sixth round, but also with remaining available free agents and undrafted free agency.—
Charlotte Carroll,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Every other player on both teams was available.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
25 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Developed from firsthand experience in emergency response, its mission is to make critical information, such as utility shutoffs, appliance details, and maintenance records, accessible and shareable among those who rely on it.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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Kirah is an astrologer, educator, and creative consultant who is passionate about facilitating accessible astrological education and programming.—
Steph Koyfman,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Obtainable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obtainable. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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