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
Tesla claims its choice to mostly use cameras instead of expensive sensors like lidar will make its autonomous vehicles more economically viable.
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Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 10 July 2025
Most had been dead for weeks, if not months, making the men’s sperm no longer viable for use – except for Yotam’s.
—Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 7 July 2025
Although short codes remain a viable option for certain messaging programs, most software providers today are choosing between toll-free and 10DLC numbers for their A2P messaging needs.
—Aaron Alter, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
For aspiring entrepreneurs, the platform provides a roadmap—from evaluating whether an idea is viable and profitable, to determining the necessary steps and legal requirements to operate in specific markets, and how to successfully execute the business plan.
—Sonia Osorio, Miami Herald, 1 July 2025
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Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 10 July 2025
Most had been dead for weeks, if not months, making the men’s sperm no longer viable for use – except for Yotam’s.
—Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 7 July 2025
Although short codes remain a viable option for certain messaging programs, most software providers today are choosing between toll-free and 10DLC numbers for their A2P messaging needs.
—Aaron Alter, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
For aspiring entrepreneurs, the platform provides a roadmap—from evaluating whether an idea is viable and profitable, to determining the necessary steps and legal requirements to operate in specific markets, and how to successfully execute the business plan.
—Sonia Osorio, Miami Herald, 1 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for viable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for viable
Adjective
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The operator lands their FPV by the side of a track or on a rooftop and waits for possible targets, alerted either by a spotter drone or using the drone’s own camera.—
David Hambling,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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Arkansas State Police will have as many officers on patrol as possible to be visible and monitor for DWI drivers as well as reckless drivers, said Capt. Brad Lann of Arkansas State Police.—
Harley Walls,
Arkansas Online,
1 July 2025
Adjective
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The value here is easy to see; had there been no incentive, those projects might not have been feasible at all.—
Roger Valdez,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2025
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The company says the structures are dangerous and saving them is not feasible.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
3 July 2025
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“Viable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/viable. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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