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
But that doesn’t make the recent spate any more acceptable.
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Rafael Olmeda, Sun Sentinel, 14 May 2025
But former students who attended during the 1970s, ’80s, and ’90s, when most of the abuse is alleged to have taken place, say some corporal punishment was socially acceptable in French schools at the time.
—Colette Davidson, Christian Science Monitor, 13 May 2025
In a joint statement in March, Poland and the three Baltic states announced their withdrawal, arguing for a rethink on which weapons are – and which ones are not – acceptable in the face of Russia’s aggression.
—Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 11 May 2025
For driving, perhaps that’s an acceptable trade-off.
—Mike Caulfield, The Atlantic, 9 May 2025
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Rafael Olmeda, Sun Sentinel, 14 May 2025
But former students who attended during the 1970s, ’80s, and ’90s, when most of the abuse is alleged to have taken place, say some corporal punishment was socially acceptable in French schools at the time.
—Colette Davidson, Christian Science Monitor, 13 May 2025
In a joint statement in March, Poland and the three Baltic states announced their withdrawal, arguing for a rethink on which weapons are – and which ones are not – acceptable in the face of Russia’s aggression.
—Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 11 May 2025
For driving, perhaps that’s an acceptable trade-off.
—Mike Caulfield, The Atlantic, 9 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for acceptable
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Because there is no remedy for migrants who have already been deported, the ACLU lawyers asked the Supreme Court to provide guidance to lower courts about what measures are required for adequate notice to contest deportations.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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Furthermore, building trust in AI systems and providing adequate training on how to use them effectively will be crucial for adoption.—
Jim Stratton,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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The Air Quality Index (AQI), developed by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), measures air pollution on a scale from 0 to 500: 0-50 (Green): Good—air quality is satisfactory.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 May 2025
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In finding the right fit and tailoring these systems, a clear understanding of your business priorities and pain points can go a long way in choosing a satisfactory solution.—
Shiv Kaushik,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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Those who stuck around to watch the game saw a decent debut for the Hopkins native outshone by another former UConn star, Napheesa Collier, who scored 34 to equal the Lynx record for most points in a season opener, per ESPN.—
Jamie Barton,
CNN Money,
17 May 2025
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Tellez is a decent hitter — sort of dangerous but also not dangerous enough to prevent him from being let go each of the past two offseasons.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 May 2025
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But, with the team’s MLB-best 29-15 record affording them just a one-game division lead so far this year, it’s already become clear that fine margins could matter this season.—
Jack Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
16 May 2025
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Tropical Fruits: Sweet, Juicy and Always Ready to Party Passport: Explore the finest destinations and experiences around the world in the Forbes Passport newsletter.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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The film topped Entertainment Weekly's 2022 list of Tom Cruise-starring projects ranked by grade, and came in just behind Born on the Fourth of July as containing Cruise's all-time best screen performance.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
19 May 2025
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Instead, eating and preparing them may simply entail extra care and adherence to best food safety practices.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
19 May 2025
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“Acceptable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acceptable. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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