OPERABLE Synonyms: 23 Similar and Opposite Words

operable

adjective

ˈä-p(ə-)rə-bəl

Definition of operable

as in available

capable of or suitable for being used for a particular purpose the historic wooden ship has been fully restored and is once again an operable seafaring vessel

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Recent Examples of operable Additionally, a window seat is positioned next to a large operable window. — Adam Williams july 20, New Atlas, 20 July 2026 Such technology can create pictures that look appealing but that actually involve nonsensical flourishes that, for example, are impossible to construct into operable sets or develop into wearable costumes. — Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 7 July 2026 Youths in custody have access to drinking fountains and operable sinks in their rooms, Waters said. — James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2026 Just keeping these buildings operable is expensive, and the district struggles to meet even immediate building needs because capacity gets crowded out by legacy debt payments and operational revenue shortfalls. — Joe Ferguson, Chicago Tribune, 15 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for operable

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Newcastle were not content, though, and with Woltemade made available, an attacker was sought.

— George Caulkin, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2026
Bonnell also uses a belt drive as standard equipment for quieter, lower-maintenance operation, with an optional 520 chain conversion available for riders who prefer a more traditional setup.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of available

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That control system aims to extract more useful energy from each combustion cycle.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2026
An analyst who can check something in a minute will check it, and then check the thing the first answer suggested, and the useful finding tends to turn up two or three steps in.

— David Zwick, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026

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