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
Wagner is also doubtful of the new plans to establish ways to remove microplastics from the body—and, even if achievable through new techniques, whether that will ultimately lead to health benefits.
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Lauren J. Young, Scientific American, 2 Apr. 2026
Medical science has made that goal increasingly achievable.
—Nicole Kruegel, Sun Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2026
The researchers say their work shows that the essential building blocks for fault-tolerant quantum computing are now achievable in silicon, a material widely used in modern electronics.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 27 Mar. 2026
The 20 percent minimum was established as both an ambitious and achievable starting point for stakeholders.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 26 Mar. 2026
And that should be a relatively achievable goal for home equity borrowers, considering that, according to a new report, there's around $11 trillion in tappable equity in the country right now.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
Systems operating across networks of businesses can tell you not just what happened, but what's achievable, benchmarked against peers in the same market conditions.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
But nestled in between is the Goldilocks version of FIRE, called Chubby FIRE, which is vastly more comfortable than Lean FIRE, and, with the right planning, vastly more achievable than Fat FIRE.
—Carlos Grider, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
Yet the East African country now boasts a growth rate over 7 percent, and the government is aiming for optimistic but achievable double-digit growth.
—Editorial Board, Washington Post, 18 Mar. 2026
Lauren J. Young, Scientific American, 2 Apr. 2026
Medical science has made that goal increasingly achievable.
—Nicole Kruegel, Sun Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2026
The researchers say their work shows that the essential building blocks for fault-tolerant quantum computing are now achievable in silicon, a material widely used in modern electronics.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 27 Mar. 2026
The 20 percent minimum was established as both an ambitious and achievable starting point for stakeholders.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 26 Mar. 2026
And that should be a relatively achievable goal for home equity borrowers, considering that, according to a new report, there's around $11 trillion in tappable equity in the country right now.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
Systems operating across networks of businesses can tell you not just what happened, but what's achievable, benchmarked against peers in the same market conditions.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
But nestled in between is the Goldilocks version of FIRE, called Chubby FIRE, which is vastly more comfortable than Lean FIRE, and, with the right planning, vastly more achievable than Fat FIRE.
—Carlos Grider, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
Yet the East African country now boasts a growth rate over 7 percent, and the government is aiming for optimistic but achievable double-digit growth.
—Editorial Board, Washington Post, 18 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for achievable
Adjective
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If possible, set aside some time today to journal, listen to your favorite music, or just take a nap!—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
1 Apr. 2026
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If trapped by moving water, seek the highest possible point and contact emergency services by calling 911.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
1 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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This information helps the military decide whether a rescue is immediately feasible, what methods should be used, and which aircraft to send to rescue the crew.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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Nuclear explosions appeared to make a new sea-level canal financially feasible.—
The Conversation,
Fortune,
3 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Another of Markworth’s goals has to do with making homeownership more attainable for young families in Blue Springs, thereby incentivizing a higher rate of Blue Springs School District graduates to stay in the area in adulthood.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2026
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And families in the Bronx and other communities where kids live in the divide are hopeful that Mayor Mamdani will see closing the gap for every New York kid as a call to bring together the public and private sectors around an attainable goal.—
LaToya Williams-Belfort,
New York Daily News,
30 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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By addressing both material limitations and economic constraints, this breakthrough represents an important step toward making fusion a viable and scalable energy solution for the future.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Apr. 2026
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Yet Kennedy’s trajectory suggests that even in a corporate landscape defined by job-hopping, the conventional route of building range and credibility at a single employer remains a viable one for younger workers.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Achievable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/achievable. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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