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
None of this is to argue that solitary confinement as a practice is generally appropriate or an acceptable way of contending with incidents like fights in a detention setting.
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New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 13 July 2025
Part of their effort is to re-induct it into the union of acceptable drinks.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 11 July 2025
Countries finally have a chance to propose countermeasures or provide rough estimates of acceptable tariff levels.
—CNBC, 9 July 2025
According to an evaluation by the World Health Organization, an acceptable daily dose is 0-3 mg per kilogram of body weight.
—Emilie Ikeda, NBC news, 9 July 2025
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New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 13 July 2025
Part of their effort is to re-induct it into the union of acceptable drinks.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 11 July 2025
Countries finally have a chance to propose countermeasures or provide rough estimates of acceptable tariff levels.
—CNBC, 9 July 2025
According to an evaluation by the World Health Organization, an acceptable daily dose is 0-3 mg per kilogram of body weight.
—Emilie Ikeda, NBC news, 9 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for acceptable
Adjective
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For minimalists, a smaller organizer will be adequate and less obtrusive.—
Jamie Fischer,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 July 2025
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However, other people who lived in the area said their wireless coverage was adequate and did not think constructing a new tower was necessary.—
Daniel I. Dorfman,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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One factor that now seems to ensure a satisfactory resolution for both parties is the resurrection of the NFL’s interest in taking an equity stake in ESPN, rumors of which first began circulating in early 2024.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
25 July 2025
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The plane’s fuel was tested and found to be of satisfactory quality, and no significant bird activity is observed in the vicinity of the flight path, according to the report.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
12 July 2025
Adjective
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There’s a decent chance the Dolphins will need Wilson early in the season and late.—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
15 July 2025
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The transparency mode is decent and keeps your surroundings sounding natural.—
Prakhar Khanna,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
Adjective
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Based on how Padres pitchers have performed, Díaz and Maldonado had a fine defensive first half.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 July 2025
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All was fine until her grandmother brought home an orange cat.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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Chef-owner Miguel Angel Jimenez is well worth consulting for the night’s specials and a wine from the impressively deep good list.—
John Mariani,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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Heretofore, Raleigh’s best homer-hitting season was 34 in 2024.—
Barry M. Bloom,
Sportico.com,
15 July 2025
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“Acceptable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acceptable. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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