as in decent
of a level of quality that meets one's needs or standards
this old computer is probably adequate if you just want to type a term paper
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Recent Examples of adequate
WellQuest of Elk Grove has struggled to maintain adequate staffing levels and ensure staff are properly trained, according to reports from the Community Care Licensing Division.
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Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 24 Sep. 2025
This level of heat affects anyone without effective cooling and/or adequate hydration.
—Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 23 Sep. 2025
Over-the-counter pain relievers, warm compresses or heating pads for abdominal or pelvic pain, staying hydrated and getting adequate rest can help manage symptoms in the short term.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 23 Sep. 2025
Uber drivers need more rider information Despite Uber’s contract network lacking the company interest full-time employees receive, the company’s drivers don’t have adequate safeguards, the complaint states.
—Stuart Dyos, Nashville Tennessean, 22 Sep. 2025
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Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 24 Sep. 2025
This level of heat affects anyone without effective cooling and/or adequate hydration.
—Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 23 Sep. 2025
Over-the-counter pain relievers, warm compresses or heating pads for abdominal or pelvic pain, staying hydrated and getting adequate rest can help manage symptoms in the short term.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 23 Sep. 2025
Uber drivers need more rider information Despite Uber’s contract network lacking the company interest full-time employees receive, the company’s drivers don’t have adequate safeguards, the complaint states.
—Stuart Dyos, Nashville Tennessean, 22 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adequate
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McKinsey data shows that roughly one in four Gen Z employees hold multiple jobs, 26 percent report insufficient pay to support a decent quality of life, and 77 percent are actively seeking new employment—nearly double the rate of older workers.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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Henry was having a decent game against the Lions for the most part, but much like in the loss against the Buffalo Bills, the Ravens’ momentum was thwarted down four points in the fourth quarter.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
23 Sep. 2025
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The answer was not satisfactory to management, sources say.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Sep. 2025
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Maine's Secretary of State Shenna Bellows told USA TODAY that since its initial request for the information in July, the department hasn't given her satisfactory answers about how the information would be used.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
18 Sep. 2025
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Pashinyan was widely popular among diaspora Armenians after taking power in the 2018 Velvet Revolution, maintaining good relations with them and doing community visits during his international trips.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
21 Sep. 2025
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In maybe his best throw in front of the 15 NFL scouts in the Memorial Stadium press box, Mendoza stood strong in the face of a seven-man pressure and delivered a 5-yard strike to Sarratt for a score.—
Scott Dochterman,
New York Times,
21 Sep. 2025
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Whatever comes down the line, The Who certainly made Sunday’s show count, delivering a 22-song set filled mostly with fan favorites and showcasing many of the reasons why the group was once widely considered to be the finest in all of rock.—
Jim Harrington,
Mercury News,
22 Sep. 2025
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Antonelli came home in fourth, with Lawson a fine fifth place and Tsunoda in sixth.—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
22 Sep. 2025
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For a similarly simple, comfortable option that’s a little more sophisticated, try a stylish ivory sweater (yes, white after Labor Day is definitely acceptable in France), particularly in a rollneck fashion that will suit silhouettes of all types.—
Lane Nieset,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Sep. 2025
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Speech that legally is allowed is clashing against what Kirk's allies deem culturally acceptable, and those in power appear to have taken their side.—
Taylor Seely,
AZCentral.com,
20 Sep. 2025
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“Adequate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adequate. Accessed 27 Sep. 2025.
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