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
Malnutrition crisis The ongoing conflict, along with a lack of adequate aid, has led to thousands of malnourished Gazans, according to humanitarian organizations.
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Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 7 Oct. 2025
Families of children with learning disabilities across Indiana already struggle to find adequate support for their children in public and private schools.
—Tory Basile, IndyStar, 7 Oct. 2025
The best way to prevent high cholesterol is to lead a healthy lifestyle with diet and exercise, and get adequate treatment if levels are raised.
—Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 6 Oct. 2025
Space the plants around 24 inches apart for adequate airflow between them after foliage appears in the spring.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 5 Oct. 2025
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Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 7 Oct. 2025
Families of children with learning disabilities across Indiana already struggle to find adequate support for their children in public and private schools.
—Tory Basile, IndyStar, 7 Oct. 2025
The best way to prevent high cholesterol is to lead a healthy lifestyle with diet and exercise, and get adequate treatment if levels are raised.
—Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 6 Oct. 2025
Space the plants around 24 inches apart for adequate airflow between them after foliage appears in the spring.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 5 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adequate
Adjective
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But 20 goals is a decent start.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
8 Oct. 2025
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Getting a decent price has been a longstanding issue for farmers who are increasingly turning to crops like corn and sugarcane that are more lucrative and less labor-intensive.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Sourcing Journal,
7 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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This pair, in particular, earned high praise from senior shopping writer Alyssa Grabinski for its satisfactory support and cushioning, which aided her when embarking on daily walks.—
Averi Baudler,
PEOPLE,
10 Oct. 2025
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These results were satisfactory for integrated graphics—better than some of its counterparts on some tests, and worse on others—and not quite as powerful as Apple’s M4.—
Matthew Buzzi,
PC Magazine,
5 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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His free-throw stroke looked good, buoyed by sinking all but two of his eight attempts.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Oct. 2025
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Another factor is whether your partnership's no-trump range is a strict 15-17 or includes good 14-counts.—
Deb Harvell,
Arkansas Online,
12 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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On one hand, CJ McCollum is a perfectly fine starting point guard.—
Law Murray,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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He was sentenced to serve seven days in a DUI education center and ordered to pay a $350 fine and court fees.—
Kirsten Fiscus,
Nashville Tennessean,
6 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Working from home made loungewear more acceptable on a daily basis, and athleisure is a major trend to follow this winter for outfit inspo.—
Clare Holden,
Glamour,
9 Oct. 2025
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Sherrill said that such violence was not acceptable.—
Brittany Shepherd,
ABC News,
9 Oct. 2025
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“Adequate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adequate. Accessed 13 Oct. 2025.
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