1
as in enough
in or to a degree or quantity that meets one's requirements or satisfaction
after eight tutoring sessions, I felt sufficiently prepared for the entrance exam
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as in good
in a satisfactory way
it's not great literature, but this whodunit is sufficiently suspenseful
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Recent Examples of sufficiently
The music was sufficiently groovy, the costumes era-appropriate (miniskirts, Travolta-tight slacks), yet nothing conjured the tension of an oppressive August day—and nobody broke a sweat.
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Emily Nussbaum, New Yorker, 2 Apr. 2026
An earlier December lawsuit had been dismissed by the judge, who said the organization did not sufficiently prove the president was exceeding his powers.
—Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
But these standardized measures ensure that admitted students are sufficiently prepared to succeed and that very expensive degrees will hold their value and accurately signal achievement to employers.
—David Blobaum, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026
In a seven-page decision, state Supreme Court Justice Nicholas Moyne found Noelle Dunphy had sufficiently stated her allegations against Giuliani, 81, and gave him 20 days to respond to them.
—Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 31 Mar. 2026
Once the radiation density drops sufficiently, matter becomes dominant, with the matter density then dominating the cosmic expansion rate.
—Big Think, 27 Mar. 2026
As long as the threat remains sufficiently high, shipping companies are unlikely to take the risk of resuming transit.
—Annette Choi, CNN Money, 27 Mar. 2026
Subsequent congressional investigations concluded both federal and local law enforcement did not sufficiently respond to intelligence reports warning of likely violence that day,.
—Sacbee.com, 25 Mar. 2026
Statistical modeling suggests there is a 27% chance of a Republican faceoff in November if the Democratic vote remains sufficiently divided.
—Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2026
Emily Nussbaum, New Yorker, 2 Apr. 2026
An earlier December lawsuit had been dismissed by the judge, who said the organization did not sufficiently prove the president was exceeding his powers.
—Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
But these standardized measures ensure that admitted students are sufficiently prepared to succeed and that very expensive degrees will hold their value and accurately signal achievement to employers.
—David Blobaum, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026
In a seven-page decision, state Supreme Court Justice Nicholas Moyne found Noelle Dunphy had sufficiently stated her allegations against Giuliani, 81, and gave him 20 days to respond to them.
—Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 31 Mar. 2026
Once the radiation density drops sufficiently, matter becomes dominant, with the matter density then dominating the cosmic expansion rate.
—Big Think, 27 Mar. 2026
As long as the threat remains sufficiently high, shipping companies are unlikely to take the risk of resuming transit.
—Annette Choi, CNN Money, 27 Mar. 2026
Subsequent congressional investigations concluded both federal and local law enforcement did not sufficiently respond to intelligence reports warning of likely violence that day,.
—Sacbee.com, 25 Mar. 2026
Statistical modeling suggests there is a 27% chance of a Republican faceoff in November if the Democratic vote remains sufficiently divided.
—Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sufficiently
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While tech companies have attempted to solve online fit issues since the 2010s, the rapid development of generative AI has finally made these applications good enough to meaningfully impact retailers' bottom lines.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
6 Apr. 2026
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In this century, Hoboken’s disasters have been vivid enough to make their own news.—
Eric Klinenberg,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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Forbes, Devin’s face, 29 years old, good-looking.—
Clara Molot,
Vanity Fair,
17 Mar. 2026
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The middle class expanded, with people landing good-paying jobs that resulted in higher tax revenue for state coffers.—
George Skelton,
Mercury News,
14 Mar. 2026
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Gelber promised to sue the Legislature for failing to adequately fund public schools.—
Steve Bousquet,
Sun Sentinel,
4 Apr. 2026
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Finally, neither strategy adequately addresses the capital requirements that prevent many clinics and pharmacies from stocking injectable PrEP.—
Michael Rose,
STAT,
3 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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That works out fine in normal times, but in this particular crisis that means the airlines are taking it on the chin.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Apr. 2026
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The New York Yankees have held up fine in their first run through the starting rotation, but that rotation is still missing Gerrit Cole and Carlos Rodon.—
Logan Brown,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
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Nasturtiums, million bells, trailing verbena and sweet alyssum also lend themselves nicely to the pots.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 Apr. 2026
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The key is to find an unexpected pairing that contrasts nicely with your leggings.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
6 Apr. 2026
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The United States does not produce enough of it to meet demand, so the US is importing it as well.—
Alan Gionet,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Scorpio October 23 – November 21 Certain truths are best expressed in metaphor or art at present.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
3 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Rihanna is reportedly doing alright after a suspect was taken into custody for allegedly firing at her home on Sunday.—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Mar. 2026
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But things have gotten a little more uptight than alright with Moy’s family.—
Gary Graff,
Billboard,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Sufficiently.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sufficiently. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.
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