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
Whelchel asked the jury to send a message that Alam’s actions are not acceptable in Tarrant County.
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Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Sep. 2025
Although the federal government has estimates of acceptable daily exposures to the hazardous substances detected in Los Angeles-area houses, the projections have limitations in how they can be applied for wildfire contamination, experts say.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 11 Sep. 2025
Political violence is never acceptable.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
Since, according to kosher law, only the forequarters of the cow may be eaten, brisket is acceptable.
—Judy Bart Kancigor, Oc Register, 11 Sep. 2025
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Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Sep. 2025
Although the federal government has estimates of acceptable daily exposures to the hazardous substances detected in Los Angeles-area houses, the projections have limitations in how they can be applied for wildfire contamination, experts say.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 11 Sep. 2025
Political violence is never acceptable.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
Since, according to kosher law, only the forequarters of the cow may be eaten, brisket is acceptable.
—Judy Bart Kancigor, Oc Register, 11 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for acceptable
Adjective
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That said, there’s a growing consensus among industry participants that quality data is one of the key bottlenecks to enterprises seeing adequate returns on their investments into AI.—
Lawrence Wintermeyer,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Lighting and sound systems have grown exponentially larger, and adequate parking is still a concern.—
Randy Mason,
Kansas City Star,
11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Since its premiere in 2011, Downton Abbey has bid audiences adieu a few times — first, with its television finale after six seasons; then, over the course of two films, any one of which could have been a satisfactory conclusion for this cadre of characters.—
Mekishana Pierre September 11,
EW.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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While the golf course renovation was not satisfactory to many people, it was needed.—
Steven Franck,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The Padres might come to regret trading Ryan Bergert and Stephen Kolek, but another trade deadline acquisition, Freddy Fermin, has provided a decent upgrade at a position of glaring weakness.—
Dennis Lin,
New York Times,
10 Sep. 2025
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One is the character of the factory owner, Baek Joo-sang, who has a very dark, hidden side to him, but who is also considered a good boss and decent person by the people around him.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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New Jersey's finest, Joe and Melissa Gorga, also showed up and showed out.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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The brand’s categories include women’s ready-to-wear, shoes, bags, accessories and fine jewelry at contemporary price points.—
WWD Staff,
Footwear News,
8 Sep. 2025
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The extra point was good but there was a holding penalty on the Rebels.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Sep. 2025
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After 10 tumultuous years with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Kadri delivered his best campaign with the Colorado Avalanche in 2021-22, posting 89 points in the regular season and finishing by hoisting the Stanley Cup.—
Carol Schram,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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“Acceptable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acceptable. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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