as in fine
in a satisfactory way
the previous renters had left the cottage's kitchen acceptably clean
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Recent Examples of acceptably
Somehow, the shameless concept of tanking has become an acceptably mainstream idea like destination weddings and the Paleo diet.
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Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
10 Feb. 2026
One-on-one gatherings are my preference, but no more than a group of maybe four people at a time would be acceptably comfortable for me.
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R. Eric Thomas,
Denver Post,
28 Nov. 2025
Others had difficulties getting the seat and water to remain at acceptably warm temperatures.
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Bestreviews,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Aug. 2025
In addition, the voltage spikes lasted only microseconds to milliseconds, an acceptably short duration.
—
Benjamin Kroposki,
IEEE Spectrum,
20 Oct. 2016
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
10 Feb. 2026
One-on-one gatherings are my preference, but no more than a group of maybe four people at a time would be acceptably comfortable for me.
—
R. Eric Thomas,
Denver Post,
28 Nov. 2025
Others had difficulties getting the seat and water to remain at acceptably warm temperatures.
—
Bestreviews,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Aug. 2025
In addition, the voltage spikes lasted only microseconds to milliseconds, an acceptably short duration.
—
Benjamin Kroposki,
IEEE Spectrum,
20 Oct. 2016
Recent Examples of Synonyms for acceptably
Adverb
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Using the controller, the game plays fine, but my son would have appreciated the game more on the iPad.
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This worked fine most of the time, but might occasionally hit a snag.
Adverb
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Industry officials say their rise will lead to good-paying jobs.
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Delivering good-paying jobs by ensuring these centers leverage local trades and pay prevailing wages.
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Unlike Substrate, xLight’s strategy is to play nicely within the existing ecosystem, developing technology that can integrate into rather than displace ASML’s and TSMC’s existing architectures.
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The kitchen is quite small but nicely renovated (the tile floors are lovely).
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The legendary German goalkeeper Manuel Neuer seemed well-positioned to catch the ball.
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Unlike the public comment sessions of school board meetings, which have been overwhelmingly well-attended since the Texas Education Agency took over the district in March, there was no time limit for remarks.
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Went to Monaco on loan in February and has done alright there.
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Rushing has spread his good at-bats out alright.
Adverb
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Fine text and small features were generally well resolved, while overhang performance held up respectably without excessive stringing.
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Bromley had lost his ponytail and worked respectably for the Chicago archdiocese, teaching English and drama at Holy Trinity.
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But if an athlete was sufficiently hydrated and started cramping because they were fatigued, then a shot of pickle juice could help treat the discomfort, Doperak says.
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Last week, The New York Times reported that emails conclusively show that the Department of Homeland Security decided to end TPS for Haitians before DHS heard from the State Department about whether conditions in Haiti had changed sufficiently.
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Automatic sprinkler systems may not water larger balled and burlapped plants adequately, so monitor the plants and add water with a garden hose as needed.
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Breyault argued that company policies don't adequately protect the consumer and there needs to be more safeguards to prevent such practices.
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“Acceptably.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acceptably. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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