1
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
Commissioners voted to end the initial finalist round and reopen the call with a stronger emphasis on local artists, following concerns that the first round did not adequately reflect Kansas City’s creative community.
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Kansas City Star, 16 Apr. 2026
Heaps's plea comes after an appeals court in California determined he was denied a fair trial in 2023 due to concerns that one juror did not speak enough English to adequately carry out their responsibilities.
—Brittany Miller, FOXNews.com, 15 Apr. 2026
Because of that, many are unequipped to adequately plead their case and fight for due process.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Apr. 2026
These early results show that energy insecurity, a hidden hardship defined as the inability to adequately meet household energy needs, affects millions of American households and is worsening quickly.
—Diana Hernández, The Conversation, 14 Apr. 2026
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Kansas City Star, 16 Apr. 2026
Heaps's plea comes after an appeals court in California determined he was denied a fair trial in 2023 due to concerns that one juror did not speak enough English to adequately carry out their responsibilities.
—Brittany Miller, FOXNews.com, 15 Apr. 2026
Because of that, many are unequipped to adequately plead their case and fight for due process.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Apr. 2026
These early results show that energy insecurity, a hidden hardship defined as the inability to adequately meet household energy needs, affects millions of American households and is worsening quickly.
—Diana Hernández, The Conversation, 14 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adequately
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Three-quarters of Colorado voters were extremely or very concerned about the availability of good-paying jobs in their communities.—
Nick Coltrain,
Denver Post,
8 Apr. 2026
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Forbes, Devin’s face, 29 years old, good-looking.—
Clara Molot,
Vanity Fair,
17 Mar. 2026
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Things bop along pleasantly enough in the company of such consummate professionals, all having fun.—
Chris Jones,
New York Daily News,
20 Apr. 2026
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Or perhaps the President would have been satisfied enough with Peter, one of Jesus’ original twelve apostles, whom many consider to be the first Pope.—
Jane Bua,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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The whole thing is so confusing that readers are likely to forget who’s who and what each has done, but Ernest draws it all together nicely.—
Sandra Dallas,
Denver Post,
19 Apr. 2026
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Mother Mary strutted to a solid limited opening as The Christophers expanded nicely and Exit 8 kept going.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
19 Apr. 2026
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This shortened the skip phase and maintained higher temperatures throughout the descent, ensuring the outer char layer never cooled sufficiently to trap gas beneath it.—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
11 Apr. 2026
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That climax is sufficiently creepy.—
Dennis Harvey,
Variety,
11 Apr. 2026
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And Kuwait can make jet fuel just fine — but can't send it anywhere.—
Camila Domonoske,
NPR,
16 Apr. 2026
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Between meals at the property’s four restaurants—including a fine-dining destination and a rooftop with sweeping city views—there are endless activities to take part in.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Apr. 2026
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Berea College, in Kentucky, is probably the most well known of these institutions.—
Emma Green,
New Yorker,
17 Apr. 2026
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Hot sleepers know the feeling of tossing, turning, and sweating through too-warm bedding especially well, but the proper seasonal bedding can eliminate this issue.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
17 Apr. 2026
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Rushing has spread his good at-bats out alright.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
19 Apr. 2026
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Both worked alright as a handoff from one to the other, but felt a little slow.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
6 Apr. 2026
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By removing the decaying cells created by the high-salt diet, the drug allowed the remaining healthy tissue to maintain its elasticity and respond correctly to blood flow demands.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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Sam Malinski appeared to give the Avalanche the lead on a slap shot from above the left circle 10 seconds into the final period, but after the horn sounded and the goal was put in the scoreboard, the officials correctly ruled the puck had struck the outside of the net.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Adequately.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adequately. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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