as in useful
capable of being put to use or account
the authorities had no actionable intelligence with which to foil the terrorist plot
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Recent Examples of actionable
The panel of expert therapists, Dr. Danielle Wright and Dr. Jacqueline Jones McKinney addressed these real-life concerns live, offering fresh perspectives, actionable advice, and strategies for healing and growth.
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Dominique Fluker, Essence, 7 July 2025
And then, figure out what of that feedback is actionable and have a conversation with your wife about it.
—R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 1 July 2025
You might feel called to profess your love, take next steps in your relationship, or start building your dream life in some actionable way.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 July 2025
What’s missing is broad participation and a focus on clear, immediate, actionable steps.
—Marc Benioff, Time, 24 June 2025
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Dominique Fluker, Essence, 7 July 2025
And then, figure out what of that feedback is actionable and have a conversation with your wife about it.
—R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 1 July 2025
You might feel called to profess your love, take next steps in your relationship, or start building your dream life in some actionable way.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 July 2025
What’s missing is broad participation and a focus on clear, immediate, actionable steps.
—Marc Benioff, Time, 24 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for actionable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for actionable
Adjective
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There's no doubt that fanny packs are useful travel bags, but they’re not always considered to be the most fashion-forward option.—
Asia London Palomba,
Travel + Leisure,
12 July 2025
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The Pixel 9 Pro XL produces great photos that capture outstanding, clear details, and the generative AI app, Pixel Studio, is a fun and useful creative tool.—
Jade Chung-Lee,
PC Magazine,
12 July 2025
Adjective
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Educate employees on what constitutes discrimination and harassment under applicable federal and state laws.—
Elissa Rossi,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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Starting in the sixth round, the draft order is set by a complicated formula that includes the team’s overall record in 2024 and when it was eliminated from the postseason (if applicable).—
Melissa Lockard,
New York Times,
9 July 2025
Adjective
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The Quince Leather Jewelry Box checks all the boxes of the perfect jewelry organizer: spacious, practical, and stylish.—
Jamie Fischer,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 July 2025
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To bridge this growing gap, companies are turning to Artificial Intelligence, not as a buzzword, but as a practical solution.—
Kara Dennison,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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That’s where the distinction between applied and contextual AI becomes critical.—
ByTheodore Krantz Jr,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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At the time, most basic and applied research was done by the military.—
Paul Bierman,
The Conversation,
15 May 2025
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“Actionable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/actionable. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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