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
Starting with a layer of refried beans and topped with a spicy sour cream mixture, a heaping pile of guacamole, salsa, cheese, lettuce, and homemade pico de gallo is added for a flavorful yet achievable dip.
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Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
1 July 2026
This initiative aims to double Haiti's electrification rate to 60% by 2032, demonstrating that vital infrastructure development is achievable even in challenging environments.
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Ken Silverstein,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Forty-two percent of Gen Zers say the American Dream isn't achievable for everyone, only some people, according to a new CNBC and SurveyMonkey American Dream Pulse Survey.
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Jennifer Liu
ashton Jackson,
CNBC,
29 June 2026
Why the at-home mani pedi trend is growing Three forces are driving the shift, including DIY beauty habits that stuck after the pandemic, the rising price of salon services and a steady stream of social tutorials that make at-home nails feel achievable.
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Kansas City Star,
26 June 2026
At the heart of his book is the message that safer environments can be achievable when prevention becomes a priority instead of an afterthought.
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Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
Just be sure to weigh your banking needs and goals versus what is achievable with a CD or high-yield savings account, too, to ensure that this is truly the right account for you now.
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Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
If scar tissue is too severe, if prior surgeries have left the blood supply compromised, or if a patient's goals aren't achievable without unacceptable risk, proceeding could cause irreversible damage.
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Victoria Oliva,
Allure,
23 June 2026
Advertisement An overall sustainability score was calculated, with a maximum achievable score of 100.
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Time Staff,
Time,
23 June 2026
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
1 July 2026
This initiative aims to double Haiti's electrification rate to 60% by 2032, demonstrating that vital infrastructure development is achievable even in challenging environments.
—
Ken Silverstein,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Forty-two percent of Gen Zers say the American Dream isn't achievable for everyone, only some people, according to a new CNBC and SurveyMonkey American Dream Pulse Survey.
—
Jennifer Liu
ashton Jackson,
CNBC,
29 June 2026
Why the at-home mani pedi trend is growing Three forces are driving the shift, including DIY beauty habits that stuck after the pandemic, the rising price of salon services and a steady stream of social tutorials that make at-home nails feel achievable.
—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Kansas City Star,
26 June 2026
At the heart of his book is the message that safer environments can be achievable when prevention becomes a priority instead of an afterthought.
—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
Just be sure to weigh your banking needs and goals versus what is achievable with a CD or high-yield savings account, too, to ensure that this is truly the right account for you now.
—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
If scar tissue is too severe, if prior surgeries have left the blood supply compromised, or if a patient's goals aren't achievable without unacceptable risk, proceeding could cause irreversible damage.
—
Victoria Oliva,
Allure,
23 June 2026
Advertisement An overall sustainability score was calculated, with a maximum achievable score of 100.
—
Time Staff,
Time,
23 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for achievable
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Be sure to cover your head and neck with your arms, and crawl under a sturdy table if possible.
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If stress builds, schedule a short stretch break and set softer deadlines where possible, because kindness to your body supports reliable output.
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If feasible, the developers agreed to reuse a six-story brick masonry building on 4th Street, dating to the early 1900s, that is no longer used to chill goods.
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That may be feasible in locations with multiple federal prisons, but closures at facilities such as FCI Big Sandy in Kentucky and FCI La Tuna in Texas present a far different reality.
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Strict limits on dimensions and engine size translated into generous tax breaks, making car ownership attainable for millions.
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If expanding Washington’s role were the answer, homeownership would be more attainable and more affordable today — not less.
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Shuffling the opposition across to make space for a switch to the far side is a viable method of attack, but that can then come at the cost of a central box presence, with Portugal lacking runners beyond the ball.
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Africa’s vaccine ambitions will succeed only if governments build the markets, research capacity, and regulatory systems that make manufacturing commercially viable.
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“Achievable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/achievable. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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