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as in achievable
capable of being done or carried out
set attainable goals, not impracticable ones
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as in obtainable
possible to get
I don't know if those blue jeans are attainable overseas
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Recent Examples of attainable
At this time, lasting progress is more attainable through small wins and tidy follow-through.
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Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 11 Jan. 2026
In 2019, about 60% of Olathe’s housing stock was less than $300,000, a price range that’s often considered attainable for first-time home buyers or residents looking to downsize.
—Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 10 Jan. 2026
Recently, Toms encouraged her clients to check their credit report with the three credit bureaus and, based on their credit reports, make an attainable plan to start a savings account.
—Adriana Morga, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 Jan. 2026
Expanded nonstop flights to Portland International Airport (just 30 miles away) are simplifying travel, making spontaneous long weekends and family getaways more attainable than ever.
—Josh Roberts, USA Today, 8 Jan. 2026
Helping your child outline measurable, attainable goals is also key, per Pelitera.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 7 Jan. 2026
Is a separate, liberating place attainable?
—Rosa Lyster, Harpers Magazine, 6 Jan. 2026
Students without legal documentation cannot access federal financial aid, making college less attainable for students forced to pay international fees.
—Lily Kepner, Austin American Statesman, 31 Dec. 2025
Recently, Toms encouraged her clients to check their credit report with the three credit bureaus and, based on their credit reports, make an attainable plan to start a savings account — for example, adding $25 to their savings account every week.
—Adriana Morga, Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for attainable
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However, upside minimum targets of $210 should be achievable.—
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Copying the Princess of Wales’s regal nails is both affordable and achievable.—
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Lay out an obtainable timeline.—
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Those solutions were likely obtainable before legal warfare started.—
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The study offers rare, direct evidence of this process by tracking cool gas across entire galaxies, something that was not possible before large surveys like MaNGA.—
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Ehrlich noted the short careers for college athletes and wondered whether a union for collective bargaining is even possible.—
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While fast charging is already challenging at room temperature, low temperatures exacerbate kinetic limitations, triggering lithium plating on graphite anodes and sharply reducing available capacity.—
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In the same time frame, the number of homes that are valued at $500,000 went from 5% to 25% of the city’s housing stock — making up a quarter of what’s available in Olathe.—
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And since going downstream didn’t seem feasible, the best thing was to go upstream.—
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Scott Boras represents both players, so discussing each player is feasible, but Peña should be prioritized based on the precedent Dana Brown has already set.—
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The researchers say future versions could generate complete 3D models from scratch, making physical product design accessible even to users with no prior modeling experience.—
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This midsize option from Bagsmart hits the sweet spot with plenty of interior and exterior pockets to keep essentials organized and accessible.—
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“Attainable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attainable. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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