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as in feasible
capable of being done or carried out
I think that building the entire set in two days is possible, albeit difficult
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as in potential
existing only as a possibility and not in fact
only one of several possible outcomes
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Recent Examples of possible
The approach significantly reduces the time needed to search through the enormous number of possible material combinations.
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Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
30 June 2026
Commentators say Hamas is pushing for the peace process in Northern Ireland as a possible model.
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Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
At this stage, productivity gains of 10x or greater become possible.
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Larry English,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
And that bigger story has, for so long, been about nothing less than the possible destruction of everything.
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Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
29 June 2026
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Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
30 June 2026
Commentators say Hamas is pushing for the peace process in Northern Ireland as a possible model.
—
Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
At this stage, productivity gains of 10x or greater become possible.
—
Larry English,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
And that bigger story has, for so long, been about nothing less than the possible destruction of everything.
—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
29 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for possible
Recent Examples of Synonyms for possible
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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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Ureña, a 22-year-old right-hander who has emerged as another potential ace, speaks of Soriano with a giddy amusement mixed with a solemn respect for how the starter has survived in the big leagues.
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The Where You Work Matters site allows visitors to explore thousands of potential employers and jobs in search of high-quality job prospects.
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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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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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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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“Possible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/possible. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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