as in adequate
of a level of quality that meets one's needs or standards
told the bike rental man that a ten-speed with four broken gears was not acceptable
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Recent Examples of acceptable
This, though, was an acceptable first staging post.
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Jack Lang, New York Times, 18 June 2025
Not all ukiyo-e would have been so acceptable to the government.
—Lori Waxman, Chicago Tribune, 17 June 2025
The forecast calls for a 75% chance of acceptable weather conditions, with cumulus cloud cover being the primary concern (as of the time this article was published).
—Robert Z. Pearlman, Space.com, 16 June 2025
Ask yourself: Will your product need sub-second response times, or is several-second latency acceptable?
—Junyu Huang, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
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Jack Lang, New York Times, 18 June 2025
Not all ukiyo-e would have been so acceptable to the government.
—Lori Waxman, Chicago Tribune, 17 June 2025
The forecast calls for a 75% chance of acceptable weather conditions, with cumulus cloud cover being the primary concern (as of the time this article was published).
—Robert Z. Pearlman, Space.com, 16 June 2025
Ask yourself: Will your product need sub-second response times, or is several-second latency acceptable?
—Junyu Huang, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for acceptable
Adjective
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Having witnessed her own mother’s struggle to access adequate care, Lesly believes that reshaping healthcare to be more equitable will not only meet societal needs but also provide new generations of healthcare professionals with fulfilling roles that endure.—
Glenn Llopis,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
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These kinds of sticky temperatures with little to no overnight relief can pose a major to extreme risk to the health of anyone without access to effective cooling or adequate hydration.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
20 June 2025
Adjective
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At highway cruising speed, the SUV is satisfactory.—
James Raia,
Mercury News,
16 June 2025
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The sound from the optional Bose 12-speaker upgrade is satisfactory.—
Josh Max,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
Adjective
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Fields had a decent season with the Steelers, going 4-2 before he was replaced by Russell Wilson.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 June 2025
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Start by rolling them on a countertop with a decent amount of pressure; doing so helps release the lemon juice from its membranes.—
Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott,
Southern Living,
23 June 2025
Adjective
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That’s all fine and good, suggesting several key improvements to the series’ comeback edition last year, some of them addressing pretty common complaints.—
Jason Kirk,
New York Times,
21 June 2025
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Passport: Explore the finest destinations and experiences around the world in the Forbes Passport newsletter.—
Lanee Lee,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
Adjective
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By constantly rethinking how the world functions and how best to protect the natural environment, Lombard Odier IM has positioned itself as a guide for achieving long-term, sustainable growth.—
Judith Magyar,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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Within that world, the film will follow other characters, including a younger player struggling to juggle soccer and her day job, and Shirley’s rival, the daughter of a famous player trying her best to reconcile her feelings for a teammate.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
24 June 2025
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“Acceptable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acceptable. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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