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
That scenario is extremely unlikely to be acceptable to Israel.
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Diane Brady, Fortune, 4 Aug. 2025
But questions over what is acceptable in national parks in the pursuit of profit have shaped Yosemite’s history for generations.
—Michael Childers, The Conversation, 31 July 2025
That information should include a list of acceptable platforms and instructions for how parents can access and review communications sent through them.
—Ruby Grisin, Louisville Courier Journal, 31 July 2025
Saucy barbecue chicken, ham, and, yes, pineapple, are all acceptable.
—Lyndsay C. Green, Freep.com, 29 July 2025
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Diane Brady, Fortune, 4 Aug. 2025
But questions over what is acceptable in national parks in the pursuit of profit have shaped Yosemite’s history for generations.
—Michael Childers, The Conversation, 31 July 2025
That information should include a list of acceptable platforms and instructions for how parents can access and review communications sent through them.
—Ruby Grisin, Louisville Courier Journal, 31 July 2025
Saucy barbecue chicken, ham, and, yes, pineapple, are all acceptable.
—Lyndsay C. Green, Freep.com, 29 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for acceptable
Adjective
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Consequently, using traditional detect-and-respond reactive security tools is no longer an adequate defensive strategy.—
Will Townsend,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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The Department of Homeland Security was planning to deport people apprehended on U.S. soil to third countries, often without adequate procedures or legal justifications.—
Jonathan Blitzer,
New Yorker,
20 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The law dropped the requirement to test drugs on animals for FDA approval when there’s other safety data from computer simulations or mini-organs satisfactory to regulators.—
Alex Knapp,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
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But because Cal West is building the park and will pay for its amenities, the city deemed the requirements satisfactory.—
Tammy Murga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 July 2025
Adjective
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Leadership failures left many people without work to do or decent conditions in which to live.—
Livia Gershon,
JSTOR Daily,
7 Aug. 2025
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Only a few Braves have been good at it, and too many of them cost the team repeatedly in close games when merely decent RISP hitting would make a difference.—
David O'Brien,
New York Times,
7 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Crafted with precision and intention, Frisson merges emotional technology with fine jewelry design to offer something new: a wearable way to feel connected.—
Sixteen Ramos,
USA Today,
21 Aug. 2025
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Chef Panchito Ibáñez is cooking one of the finest breakfasts in California.—
Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
20 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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His best figures of 4-19 came in a fiery spell against Worcestershire.—
Sukhman Singh,
New York Times,
9 Aug. 2025
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Warmer times are best for training a puppy, as much more time can be spent outside.—
Chris McKeown,
The Enquirer,
9 Aug. 2025
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“Acceptable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acceptable. Accessed 24 Aug. 2025.
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