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as in achievable
capable of being done or carried out
set attainable goals, not impracticable ones
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as in obtainable
possible to get
I don't know if those blue jeans are attainable overseas
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Recent Examples of attainable
December 22 – January 19 Excellence is attainable with a great team (and a little self-control).
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Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 8 Feb. 2026
Capricorn December 22 – January 19 Excellence is attainable with a great team (and a little self-control).
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 8 Feb. 2026
And don't think that your only option is a couple coats of paint—stencils allow for unlimited customization options at an equally attainable price.
—Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 4 Feb. 2026
Spurs had City on the ropes and with one win in six in the Premier League this side of the new year, Pep Guardiola’s squad are dropping too many points to make the title attainable.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 2 Feb. 2026
Diamonds are a luxury, but the diamond dream is becoming more attainable with technology.
—Rick Ritter, CBS News, 2 Feb. 2026
Perry hopes the findings help shift expectations toward something more attainable.
—Avi Patel, Hartford Courant, 30 Jan. 2026
With adjusted margins already expanding by 10 basis points in Q4 despite challenges, that guidance appears attainable.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Unlike their forebears, however, today’s boneless couches are not high design but rather attainable furniture.
—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Jan. 2026
Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 8 Feb. 2026
Capricorn December 22 – January 19 Excellence is attainable with a great team (and a little self-control).
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 8 Feb. 2026
And don't think that your only option is a couple coats of paint—stencils allow for unlimited customization options at an equally attainable price.
—Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 4 Feb. 2026
Spurs had City on the ropes and with one win in six in the Premier League this side of the new year, Pep Guardiola’s squad are dropping too many points to make the title attainable.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 2 Feb. 2026
Diamonds are a luxury, but the diamond dream is becoming more attainable with technology.
—Rick Ritter, CBS News, 2 Feb. 2026
Perry hopes the findings help shift expectations toward something more attainable.
—Avi Patel, Hartford Courant, 30 Jan. 2026
With adjusted margins already expanding by 10 basis points in Q4 despite challenges, that guidance appears attainable.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Unlike their forebears, however, today’s boneless couches are not high design but rather attainable furniture.
—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for attainable
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Every Day Starting your day with a quick, achievable task like making your bed can create a sense of control and accomplishment that sets a positive tone for the rest of the day, week, and longer.—
Lauren Bengtson,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Feb. 2026
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Reaching the last-16 appears eminently achievable with this squad.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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But Howe recognises quality additions at affordable prices — those who do not limit what Newcastle can do in the summer and beyond PSR-wise — who could make an immediate impact were not really obtainable.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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But with the right debt relief servicer and program, relief is obtainable.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
30 Jan. 2026
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The Tuesday night development in the case comes hours after the release of doorbell camera footage of a possible suspect in the disappearance.—
Molly Parks,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Feb. 2026
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Be sure to cover your head and neck with your arms, and crawl under a sturdy table if possible.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
10 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Armchair analysis fills the space that is created by the absence of available facts.—
Paige Williams,
New Yorker,
14 Feb. 2026
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The model is only available to paying subscribers but will be available to the public soon, Kuaishou said.—
Arjun Kharpal,
CNBC,
14 Feb. 2026
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The thinking went that the devices, which have grown increasingly popular in recent years, would give residents a feasible alternative to driving to work, the grocery store, or to visit relatives.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Feb. 2026
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Adding additional snow plows could cost $1 million to $4 million, which city leaders noted was likely not feasible.—
Julia James,
Dallas Morning News,
6 Feb. 2026
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That declaration puts political clout behind the status quo, where public land remains accessible to those who can buy control of key parcels and hire fancy attorneys.—
Karlee Provenza,
Denver Post,
11 Feb. 2026
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Give them a home with a rotating tray, which will make your collection less chaotic and more accessible.—
Alaina Chou,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Attainable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attainable. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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