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
Supportive learning environments, adequate time for instructions and all that balance.
—
Ilana Arougheti
updated October 30, Kansas City Star, 30 Oct. 2025
To avoid injury, weekend exercisers should prioritize proper warm-ups and allow for adequate recovery time between workouts.
—Bryant Stamford, Louisville Courier Journal, 30 Oct. 2025
East- and west-facing windows generally provide adequate light for most types of orchids.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 29 Oct. 2025
The agency urged people to take cover in an adequate shelter, advising them to put as many walls as possible between themselves and the outdoors.
—Matt Nighswander, NBC news, 29 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for adequate
Ilana Arougheti
updated October 30, Kansas City Star, 30 Oct. 2025
To avoid injury, weekend exercisers should prioritize proper warm-ups and allow for adequate recovery time between workouts.
—Bryant Stamford, Louisville Courier Journal, 30 Oct. 2025
East- and west-facing windows generally provide adequate light for most types of orchids.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 29 Oct. 2025
The agency urged people to take cover in an adequate shelter, advising them to put as many walls as possible between themselves and the outdoors.
—Matt Nighswander, NBC news, 29 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adequate
Adjective
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Like a romping rhino, the Supersports skirted the limits of decent behavior with an urge to charge every now and again.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
28 Oct. 2025
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The Browns ran with decent success at edge rusher K'Lavon Chaisson, a frequent target of opposing run games, even when Chaisson did not align at his usual right outside linebacker position.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
28 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Overall, the sound quality is comparable to that of a basic Bluetooth speaker—more than satisfactory for an AIO PC.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
15 Oct. 2025
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According to a poll conducted by the company, eight out of 10 users were happy with the experience, while another one in five described it as satisfactory.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Non-perishable items or foods that last a long time in the fridge can be good options.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
26 Oct. 2025
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The baby, who initially made good progress after the surgery, died 20 days later.—
Arizona Republic,
AZCentral.com,
26 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Wolvaardt a fine century on the back of her impressive semifinal performance.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
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Dark Renaissance will teach you a great deal about Marlowe’s brilliance and the Elizabethan era—its theater, the aristocracy, the spy craft, and the finer points of drawing and quartering religious dissidents.—
Isaac Butler,
The Atlantic,
3 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Some believe there’s a spectrum of acceptable phone-at-the-dinner table habits.—
Li Goldstein,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
25 Oct. 2025
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Yet, the general principles of this diet are a blend of vegetarian and Mediterranean diets, two of the patterns mentioned as acceptable for people with type 2 diabetes.—
Jennifer Lefton,
Verywell Health,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Adequate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adequate. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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