acceptably

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Recent Examples of acceptably Those who answered acceptably were invited to in-person tryouts. Eric Nager, Christian Science Monitor, 13 July 2026 Somehow, the shameless concept of tanking has become an acceptably mainstream idea like destination weddings and the Paleo diet. 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 That’s not much of a problem for stochastic circuits, which can work acceptably well at voltages that would be too low for conventional ones. IEEE Spectrum, 28 Feb. 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for acceptably
Adverb
  • Drugstore shampoos work just fine, if not, better than some of their more expensive counterparts.
    Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Conclude with scallop crudo and homemade tortellini at the property’s fine-dining restaurant, where the atmosphere is that of an intimate club and guests and servers are on a first-name basis.
    Hannah Seligson, Travel + Leisure, 16 Aug. 2026
Adverb
  • That’s tough to do against a good-hitting team, especially in a big part of their order, middle part of their order.
    Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 23 Aug. 2026
  • That includes whether the 16 jobs are good-paying professional careers, hourly wage jobs, or something else.
    Olivia Young, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
Adverb
  • These colors all pair nicely with whites, beiges, and soft browns, too.
    Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 21 Aug. 2026
  • And this does the latter quite nicely, the classic claret and blue along with a gold trim offsets the whole thing rather well.
    Nick Miller, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026
Adverb
  • Royal Gorge Route Few places capture that blend of history and scenery better than the Royal Gorge Route Railroad.
    Jocelyn Rowley, Denver Post, 25 Aug. 2026
  • For much of wristwatch history, case diameters remained relatively small by today’s standards—well under 40 mm.
    Oren Hartov, Robb Report, 25 Aug. 2026
Adverb
  • Matthew McConaughey hopes that Woody Harrelson has a more than alright, alright, alright 65th birthday.
    Derek Lawrence, Entertainment Weekly, 25 July 2026
  • And in new data released this week from the Ronald Reagan Institute, there are very clear warnings that the kids aren’t alright with MAGA.
    Philip Elliott, Time, 1 July 2026
Adverb
  • Fine text and small features were generally well resolved, while overhang performance held up respectably without excessive stringing.
    Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 10 June 2026
  • Bromley had lost his ponytail and worked respectably for the Chicago archdiocese, teaching English and drama at Holy Trinity.
    Jonathan Franzen, New Yorker, 1 June 2026
Adverb
  • Kannan’s ability to manage so many characters while developing them all sufficiently to feel vivid and real … The ending has lingered in my mind long after the final page.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 21 Aug. 2026
  • The government led by President Delcy Rodriguez has so far failed to pass new laws that sufficiently safeguard private property rights, progress essential to attracting heavy overseas investment.
    Shawn Tully, Fortune, 20 Aug. 2026
Adverb
  • Federal prosecutors and the SEC are examining whether Walter’s insurance companies improperly lent money to businesses connected to him without adequately disclosing the relationships.
    Joshua Hong, Fortune, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Maryland’s Office of People’s Counsel has raised serious questions about whether PJM adequately considered alternatives to massive new transmission projects.
    Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 20 Aug. 2026

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“Acceptably.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acceptably. Accessed 26 Aug. 2026.

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