OBTAINABLE Synonyms: 41 Similar and Opposite Words

obtainable

adjective

Definition of obtainable

as in available

possible to get gas was in such short supply that it was just not obtainable at any price

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Recent Examples of obtainable But, while real rockets aren't really obtainable, kids can always start out with model rocketry. — Grace Dean, Space.com, 16 Aug. 2026 The goal for this inaugural season is to keep expenses (including travel) down, interest up, and profits obtainable. — Dan Freedman, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026 Marklund found that people with the highest levels of omega-3 fatty acids—obtainable from fatty fish—in their blood had the lowest risk of dying prematurely from all causes. — Matt Fuchs, Time, 26 June 2026 Getting out of group play would be a massive — and obtainable — achievement. — Eduard Cauich, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2026 Metrics such as total addressable market (TAM), serviceable addressable market (SAM), and serviceable obtainable market (SOM) attempt to estimate how large a company’s future opportunity could become if its business model succeeds. — Bydoug Ashburn, Encyclopedia Britannica, 29 May 2026 The court should grant enough time to do that analysis — and everyone involved should hope that the Texas lab does not determine that the Deerfield Beach lab mishandled the sample to the point where no results are obtainable. — Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 4 Apr. 2026 The Supreme Court should grant enough time to do that analysis — and everyone involved in this case had better pray that the Texas lab doesn’t determine that the Deerfield Beach lab mishandled the sample to the point where no results are obtainable. — Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2026 Were the files easily obtainable? — Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 20 Mar. 2026

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Adjective

Bristol Myers Squibb, or BMS, has a program to make its drugs available in lower-income countries.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026
All in all, there is a fair amount of flexibility to add further signings or players currently available for sale or loan who fail to secure moves away from Stamford Bridge.

— Liam Twomey, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of available

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Accessibility While there are accessible rooms, the main entrance is not currently wheelchair-friendly, limiting overall accessibility.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026
Artificial intelligence is making many tasks faster, more efficient and more accessible than ever before.

— Hao Lam, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026

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