as in available
capable of or suitable for being used for a particular purpose
the historic wooden ship has been fully restored and is once again an operable seafaring vessel
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Recent Examples of operable
If the federal government enacts the Basic Coordination plan, the bureau will keep scrambling to make emergency decisions to ensure Powell and Mead are operable.
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Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 19 Apr. 2026
Chances are that those middle four aren’t operable and are either a weird setup on the test unit from a previous shakedown or simply there to throw off the cameras.
—Jerry Perez, The Drive, 15 Apr. 2026
Compared to the usual hand-over-hand maneuvering, the steer-by-wire wheel is more elegant and effortless, operable with only a finger or two without any performance loss.
—Sean Evans, Robb Report, 2 Apr. 2026
The facility’s dish machines were not fully operable.
—Sacbee.com, 13 Mar. 2026
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Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 19 Apr. 2026
Chances are that those middle four aren’t operable and are either a weird setup on the test unit from a previous shakedown or simply there to throw off the cameras.
—Jerry Perez, The Drive, 15 Apr. 2026
Compared to the usual hand-over-hand maneuvering, the steer-by-wire wheel is more elegant and effortless, operable with only a finger or two without any performance loss.
—Sean Evans, Robb Report, 2 Apr. 2026
The facility’s dish machines were not fully operable.
—Sacbee.com, 13 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for operable
Adjective
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Accessibility There are accessible rooms available, but getting to all parts of the resort and the beach might be difficult for wheelchair users and others who would have trouble with uneven terrain.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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Rather than wasting precious vacation time ironing everything in your suitcase, do yourself a favor and check out the savings available on wrinkle-free travel clothes ahead of your next trip.—
Mia Huelsbeck,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
Adjective
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Until young forwards pushed them out of the lineup, Ryan Strome and Frank Vatrano were useful on the ice and in the dressing room.—
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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This is actually useful because Velotric includes a dedicated button for switching classes on the controller.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
15 May 2026
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“Operable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/operable. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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