1
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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2
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
Reunion shows often have a vital, go-for-broke spirit, and this movie does too, in the sweetest possible way.
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Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 11 Sep. 2025
Keeping Weeds Down Keeping a garden as weed-free as possible is not just for looks.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Sep. 2025
If possible, drive to a nearby sturdy building.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Keep eggs in their carton and refrigerate at 40°F (4°C) or below as soon as possible after buying.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 2 Sep. 2025
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Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 11 Sep. 2025
Keeping Weeds Down Keeping a garden as weed-free as possible is not just for looks.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Sep. 2025
If possible, drive to a nearby sturdy building.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Keep eggs in their carton and refrigerate at 40°F (4°C) or below as soon as possible after buying.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 2 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for possible
Adjective
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Thanks to many hair- and scalp-care innovations, the best ingredients for hair growth products are a feasible means to achieving thicker, longer tresses right at home.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
12 Sep. 2025
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Crucially, blockchain infrastructure has matured to the point where attribution and compensation mechanisms, once theoretical, are now technically feasible.—
Roomy Khan,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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But Moscow has openly rejected proposals from Kyiv’s European allies to contribute to a potential peacekeeping force in Ukraine if a ceasefire deal is finalized.—
Lauren Kent,
CNN Money,
12 Sep. 2025
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The Federal Trade Commission has launched an inquiry into several social media and artificial intelligence companies about the potential harms to children and teenagers who use their AI chatbots as companions.—
Barbara Ortutay,
Fortune,
12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Those images of parents and kids in the kitchen made the goal feel achievable.—
Kristine Johnson,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Set concrete and achievable goals, such as walking after lunch two days this week.—
Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The kickoff trend NFL officials have wanted the kickoff to return to relevance, and after modifications to the play last season and one final modification to the rules this offseason, the goal appears attainable.—
Mike Jones,
New York Times,
14 Sep. 2025
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Imparato said Stellantis' plan to sell only electric vehicles in Europe by 2030 is no longer attainable.—
Liam Rappleye,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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Last season, Bigsby showed a lot of promise as a viable backfield option.—
Kevin McCormick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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The most viable option to advance with the bill, said Portela, is to merge it with another bill also dealing with VOD regulation.—
Marcelo Cajueiro,
Variety,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Possible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/possible. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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