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
The city requires a minimum of 10 members for a planning board to be viable and Torrey Pines is right on the edge with 11.
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Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 July 2025
In Minnesota, despite predominance of corn and soybeans, oats and barley remain viable and are competing crops using near-identical inputs.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 20 July 2025
Owners and drivers, hearts and minds To realize Li’s grand visions, U Power must secure hundreds of viable swap sites in some of the world’s most crowded cities.
—Clay Chandler, Fortune, 19 July 2025
Ultimately, the Democratic Party remains at a crossroads, caught between the growing influence of the far-left, and the more politically viable moderate wing.
—Douglas Schoen, Oc Register, 13 July 2025
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Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 July 2025
In Minnesota, despite predominance of corn and soybeans, oats and barley remain viable and are competing crops using near-identical inputs.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 20 July 2025
Owners and drivers, hearts and minds To realize Li’s grand visions, U Power must secure hundreds of viable swap sites in some of the world’s most crowded cities.
—Clay Chandler, Fortune, 19 July 2025
Ultimately, the Democratic Party remains at a crossroads, caught between the growing influence of the far-left, and the more politically viable moderate wing.
—Douglas Schoen, Oc Register, 13 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for viable
Adjective
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There are possible ways to rectify late filings and, depending on the facts, penalties might be averted.—
Virginia La Torre Jeker,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Boston needs to lock him down as soon as possible to prevent other teams from even having a chance to sign him.—
Drew VonScio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 July 2025
Adjective
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Some customers may be eligible for a partial refund if the alternative options offered by the airline aren't feasible, TheStreet said.—
Isabel van Brugen,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 July 2025
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That makes tossing them in your home washing machine more feasible.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 July 2025
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“Viable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/viable. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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