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
Right to food People who have realized the right to food and adequate nutrition can reliably access affordable, healthy and nutritious food.
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Stephen Bagwell,
The Conversation,
26 June 2026
Many people labelled as non-responders to GLP-1 receptor agonists such as semaglutide do not take the medication correctly or discontinue treatment before adequate therapeutic effect can be achieved.
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Nadine Wehida,
Scientific American,
25 June 2026
Any good fiberglass or bamboo rod in nine, 9½, or 10-foot length capable of handling G-B-F or G-A-F line is adequate.
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Ralph Tuttle,
Outdoor Life,
25 June 2026
District officials also pointed to multiple factors placing additional pressure on its finances, including that CPS is funded at 73% of what the state considers adequate.
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Kate Perez,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2026
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Stephen Bagwell,
The Conversation,
26 June 2026
Many people labelled as non-responders to GLP-1 receptor agonists such as semaglutide do not take the medication correctly or discontinue treatment before adequate therapeutic effect can be achieved.
—
Nadine Wehida,
Scientific American,
25 June 2026
Any good fiberglass or bamboo rod in nine, 9½, or 10-foot length capable of handling G-B-F or G-A-F line is adequate.
—
Ralph Tuttle,
Outdoor Life,
25 June 2026
District officials also pointed to multiple factors placing additional pressure on its finances, including that CPS is funded at 73% of what the state considers adequate.
—
Kate Perez,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adequate
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There are still a few days of group stage games to go, but Bosnia-Herzegovina's four points and three goals today have given it decent odds.
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For Sacramento, that means another afternoon with temps briefly in the low to mid-90s before a decent Delta breeze kicks in.
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For writing, editing, spreadsheets, email, and web browsing, performance proved entirely satisfactory.
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Iran hawks and an array of dissidents and mainstream voices within the Republican Party have cast doubt on whether the agreement secured satisfactory concessions from Iran.
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Olivia Rodrigo’s graphic T-shirts, sheer dresses, and keen eye for spotting the season’s hottest best shoes and accessories make her one of the best, effortless styles around.
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Carr was viewed by NBA scouts as athletic with his 42½-inch vertical leap and as having a good jump shot.
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There is a real distinction between a city unified by five fine starting players in a game that originally involved throwing a ball into a peach basket and that, however improbably, became the city game, and the bloody display in the nation’s capital.
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Los Angeles County health officer Muntu Davis said the main public health concern was smoke and fine particles that can cause temporary irritation of the ear, nose, throat and lungs, as well as exacerbate heart and lung conditions.
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Hating a people is never acceptable.
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The same reservations, of course, apply to RealD 3D in standard theaters – acceptable in laser projection, avoid if not.
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“Adequate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adequate. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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