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 kind of response is not acceptable and should never happen again.
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Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 7 Mar. 2026
For now, these are acceptable limitations when the real purpose isn’t entertainment.
—Nicole Fraenkel, Fortune, 6 Mar. 2026
Few Lebanese would regard this as remotely acceptable.
—Hussein Ibish, The Atlantic, 6 Mar. 2026
Because of the dramatic fluctuations these spaces typically experience, storing paint in a garage is acceptable only if the temperature remains stable.
—Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 5 Mar. 2026
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Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 7 Mar. 2026
For now, these are acceptable limitations when the real purpose isn’t entertainment.
—Nicole Fraenkel, Fortune, 6 Mar. 2026
Few Lebanese would regard this as remotely acceptable.
—Hussein Ibish, The Atlantic, 6 Mar. 2026
Because of the dramatic fluctuations these spaces typically experience, storing paint in a garage is acceptable only if the temperature remains stable.
—Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 5 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for acceptable
Adjective
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The family of a man fatally shot during a homecoming event at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania has filed a lawsuit against the school, alleging the university's failure to maintain adequate security and promptly respond to warnings of potential violence contributed to his death.—
Frederick Sutton Sinclair,
CBS News,
8 Mar. 2026
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Through its role in calming the nervous system and supporting antioxidant activity, adequate magnesium may also help reduce puffiness and support calmer-looking skin.—
Amanda Le,
InStyle,
7 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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When the answer wasn’t satisfactory, Miller reported the company to the Better Business Bureau.—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Feb. 2026
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But could not get a satisfactory picture from all this information.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
15 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Their rubber outsole has decent traction to get me there and back (way better than flip flops), and the interior synthetic dries quickly.—
Lisa Jhung,
Outside,
11 Mar. 2026
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Whether for noshing in their natural, juicy and delicious form, or for turning into any number of tasty dishes—applesauce, apple pie, apple butter, and so many more—apples are a relatively inexpensive fruit that typically have a decent shelf life and convenience factor that’s hard to beat.—
Stacey Lastoe,
Southern Living,
10 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Here, The Athletic has the inside story of arguably Parkinson’s finest hour through the lens of the footballer at the heart of his game plan.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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Wear it open over a fine sweater or cinched at the waist with a belt .—
René Chávez Esparza,
Glamour,
8 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Tallen said his firm has a history of turning around distressed properties in good locations.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
7 Mar. 2026
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His communication on the defensive end of the floor has been really good, too.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Are okay with uncertain systemic absorption.—
Sara Hoffman,
Verywell Health,
4 Mar. 2026
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My daughter is going to be okay.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
4 Mar. 2026
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“Acceptable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acceptable. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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