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as in good
in a satisfactory way
we weren't completely bowled over by the performance, but the band certainly played more than adequately
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as in enough
in or to a degree or quantity that meets one's requirements or satisfaction
adequately provided with candles and freshwater in case of a power outage
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Recent Examples of adequately
The audit also found WCPS failed to adequately oversee its third-party administrator, which manages more than $20 million annually in employee and retiree health care claims.
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Josh Davis, Baltimore Sun, 26 Feb. 2026
Defense attorney Jonathan Kravis said the government rushed to judgment and failed to adequately investigate the case.
—ABC News, 25 Feb. 2026
Some parents view the school closures as a result of Republican state legislators not funding schools adequately.
—Dallas Morning News, 24 Feb. 2026
But others in the community questioned whether officers working so many hours can perform their jobs adequately.
—James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2026
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Josh Davis, Baltimore Sun, 26 Feb. 2026
Defense attorney Jonathan Kravis said the government rushed to judgment and failed to adequately investigate the case.
—ABC News, 25 Feb. 2026
Some parents view the school closures as a result of Republican state legislators not funding schools adequately.
—Dallas Morning News, 24 Feb. 2026
But others in the community questioned whether officers working so many hours can perform their jobs adequately.
—James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adequately
Adverb
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This is especially true in Michigan, where tariffs have caused uncertainty across our critical automotive sector, slowed economic growth, and threatened good-paying jobs.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
25 Feb. 2026
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We were supposed to be just funny, stupid, and good-looking.—
Rebecca Ford,
Vanity Fair,
24 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Rooms feel contemporary and luxurious, but functional enough for long stays and work trips.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Mar. 2026
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Citadel Securities’ Frank Flight wrote a forceful rebuttal Tuesday of the Citrini report, arguing that current data simply doesn’t show AI adoption happening fast enough to meaningfully displace workers.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
2 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Branch has elite speed and could slip into Shaheed’s role nicely.—
Joseph Hoyt,
Dallas Morning News,
2 Mar. 2026
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Lighter shades will elevate and pair nicely with a white button-down shirt, for example, while a dark gray jean offers an edgy vibe when mixed with a sleek black top and leather handbag.—
Alexandre Marain,
Glamour,
1 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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To clean light soot buildup, Silva-Nash recommends using a quality glass cleaner paired with a microfiber cloth to sufficiently restore clarity.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
27 Feb. 2026
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The judge said the organization did not sufficiently prove the president was exceeding his powers.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
26 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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The ladies, who looked to be staying at the Miami Beach Edition Hotel, hung out by the ocean eating Morelia paletas (aka ice pops), then lit up our fine-dining scene.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
26 Feb. 2026
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The ground beef was chopped fine on the grill and folded together with sweet, softened onions and perfectly melted American cheese, all tucked into a soft roll with crisp lettuce and tomato for balance.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Feb. 2026
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Kelly might well have wondered when Pinheiro was sent to the screen by video assistant referee Tomasz Kwiatkowski whether his second booking was about to be overturned.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
27 Feb. 2026
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And just like in the episode, the couple's fight didn't just take place solely in the park but on the street outside their apartment as well.—
Jessica Radloff,
Glamour,
27 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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But things have gotten a little more uptight than alright with Moy’s family.—
Gary Graff,
Billboard,
13 Feb. 2026
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Robinson Briand says her client is alright after seeking medical care following her release, but the damage is lasting.—
Derek James,
CBS News,
5 Feb. 2026
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Even an older coat can remain wearable for decades if it has been stored correctly and maintained over time.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
25 Feb. 2026
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This can be disastrous for a computational application that requires that all mathematical operations be performed correctly.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
24 Feb. 2026
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“Adequately.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adequately. Accessed 5 Mar. 2026.
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