viable

adjective

ˈvī-ə-bəl How to pronounce viable (audio)
Definition of viablenext
as in possible
capable of being done or carried out more research will be required to see if this is a viable solution

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Recent Examples of viable Where in Australia is the most economically viable location for a composting facility? — Cleo Levin, Footwear News, 13 Aug. 2026 Despite challenges like upfront investment and upgrade downtime, modular deployment and flexible financing offer viable paths forward. — Tim Walsh, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026 The Case for Both For some midlife women, continuing taking the pill, over switching to the patch, remains a viable option. — Beth Sobol, Flow Space, 12 Aug. 2026 Required disclaimers, such as warnings to voters not to treat a PAC’s name as reliable evidence of its political identity, would probably be the most legally viable intervention. — Andrew Moshirnia, The Conversation, 12 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for viable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for viable
  1. possible
  2. achievable
  3. feasible
  4. attainable
Adjective
  • Mangione's lawyers and federal prosecutors in Manhattan also discussed a possible guilty plea in his federal case in June, sources previously told ABC News.
    — Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 11 Aug. 2026
  • With an address right in the heart of Paris, this place is ideal for first-timers who want to see as much as possible, or art lovers who are in town specifically to see the Louvre.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of possible
Adjective
  • The method begins by breaking down the target into an achievable $66 daily goal, using AI to identify three viable income streams.
    — Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Every fight is like a puzzle with a solution that’s achievable with the right power-ups and preparation.
    — Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of achievable
Adjective
  • The suit maintains that the commission’s denial does not identify any adverse impact to a wetland function or value, nor any feasible and prudent alternatives to address the Commission’s reasons for denial, in violation of state law, Conn.
    — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Getting real, not simulated, data on the vest’s performance would mean sending it onboard an Orion spacecraft all the way to deep space and waiting for a solar storm to happen, which is hardly feasible.
    — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of feasible
Adjective
  • Preventing the development of an Iranian nuclear weapon is surely a vital interest, and destroying Iran’s nuclear program is a clear objective that was plausibly attainable.
    — KORI SCHAKE, Foreign Affairs, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Many parents were surprised to learn some competitors were only 10 or 12 years old, making the sport feel more attainable for the children watching from the stands.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of attainable

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