as in decent
of a level of quality that meets one's needs or standards
this old computer is probably adequate if you just want to type a term paper
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Recent Examples of adequate
For gardeners in warmer areas, fall planting avoids the stress of a hot summer without adequate root systems.
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Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Nov. 2025
Moore said the SPVs didn’t maintain adequate books and records and that an independent board investigation into the collapse is ongoing.
—Jonathan Randles, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2025
The Prelude’s acceleration felt adequate.
—Mark Phelan, Freep.com, 5 Nov. 2025
Biniazan emphasized Parker was aware of the possibility of a firearm on campus for about an hour and questioned whether her actions in that time were adequate.
—Chris Boyette, CNN Money, 3 Nov. 2025
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Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Nov. 2025
Moore said the SPVs didn’t maintain adequate books and records and that an independent board investigation into the collapse is ongoing.
—Jonathan Randles, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2025
The Prelude’s acceleration felt adequate.
—Mark Phelan, Freep.com, 5 Nov. 2025
Biniazan emphasized Parker was aware of the possibility of a firearm on campus for about an hour and questioned whether her actions in that time were adequate.
—Chris Boyette, CNN Money, 3 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adequate
Adjective
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To be sure, that was a decent salary back then, and would be equivalent to roughly $114,000 today.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
8 Jan. 2026
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On Wednesday, the Tigers earned a commitment from former Mississippi State offensive lineman Luke Work, who has decent experience at every position along the offensive line except center.—
Quentin Corpuel,
Kansas City Star,
8 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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To receive the senior rate, a person must apply to the Rogers Water Utilities and present satisfactory proof of age, such as a government issued identification card, driver's license, passport or birth certificate.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
9 Nov. 2025
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His plan and his answers in terms of navigating those name, image, and likeness waters were not viewed satisfactory enough.—
Matt Audilet,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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However, on his eighth touch, Payne turned a good play into a disaster.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Nov. 2025
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Arsenal’s second-half performance here was arguably their best of the campaign.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The American brand has been manufacturing customizable stationery and fine leather goods since 1969.—
Kristina Rutkowski,
Vogue,
6 Jan. 2026
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That's fine by Rodgers, who knows a thing or two about sneaking in the playoffs and going on a run.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
6 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The Constitution doesn’t let government officials pick which viewpoints are acceptable.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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Hans von Spakovsky, a former DOJ attorney and senior fellow at the Heritage Foundation, said the politicization started when Eric Holder became attorney general in 2009 and altered the definition of what was considered acceptable protocol under the DOJ, from that point onward.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Adequate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adequate. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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