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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
If amino acids aren’t adequately replenished from dietary protein, the body will recycle parts of muscle instead.
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Bethany Brookshire, Scientific American, 29 May 2026
John Slattery in Vladimir, wandering around on the sidelines, knocking back cocktails and running out to the backyard every hour or so to make sure his lettuce has been adequately watered.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 29 May 2026
More recently, Mark Zuckerberg, who famously dropped out of Harvard University after launching Facebook from his dorm room, has questioned whether colleges are adequately preparing students for today’s workforce.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 29 May 2026
There was testimony from Meridian police officers that Chambers failed to adequately deescalate the encounter.
—Rose Evans
updated May 29, Idaho Statesman, 29 May 2026
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Bethany Brookshire, Scientific American, 29 May 2026
John Slattery in Vladimir, wandering around on the sidelines, knocking back cocktails and running out to the backyard every hour or so to make sure his lettuce has been adequately watered.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 29 May 2026
More recently, Mark Zuckerberg, who famously dropped out of Harvard University after launching Facebook from his dorm room, has questioned whether colleges are adequately preparing students for today’s workforce.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 29 May 2026
There was testimony from Meridian police officers that Chambers failed to adequately deescalate the encounter.
—Rose Evans
updated May 29, Idaho Statesman, 29 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adequately
Adverb
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Delivering good-paying jobs by ensuring these centers leverage local trades and pay prevailing wages.—
Ryan Hughes,
CBS News,
27 May 2026
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Finding a pair that's both comfortable and good-looking is the real challenge, but hundreds of shoppers have found their unicorn in Quince's Italian Leather Platform Sandal.—
Tanya Sharma,
PEOPLE,
23 May 2026
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Gilgeous-Alexander finished with a game-high 35 points and nine assists but wasn’t enough to carry a Thunder team that limped to the finish line, dealing with fatigue and a slew of injuries.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
31 May 2026
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At a joint party such as this, sometimes your presence is present enough.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
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The alternately suspenseful and silly scene nicely sets up the tone for this new season, which is infused with references to classic Westerns as much as screwball comedies.—
David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
1 June 2026
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Each medicine is individually packaged, and the whole kit is small enough to fit nicely in your purse or backpack.—
Chantelle Kincy,
Travel + Leisure,
30 May 2026
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Considering that chips depreciate quickly in value before they can be sufficiently monetized, the wheels may fall off quickly if a loan defaults or a lender calls in debt.—
Rakesh Kumar,
Fortune,
30 May 2026
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Add mulch around the base to hold in moisture, and make sure the plants are sufficiently watered.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
29 May 2026
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The Associated Press has solicited donations from its readers while the Chicago Sun-Times became a non-profit in 2022 under the Chicago Public Media umbrella and appears to be doing fine.—
Charles Selle,
Chicago Tribune,
27 May 2026
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This eatery offers everything from seafood handhelds and shareables to fine-dining land/sea entrees and pastas.—
Rod Stafford Hagwood,
Sun Sentinel,
26 May 2026
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The significance of beef here extends well beyond economics and cuisines, but historians often describe Texas’ barbecue culture as a reflection of the state’s layered immigration history – traditions brought by communities that shaped Texas over generations.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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Cans block harmful light better than bottles, whose long necks can allow light and oxygen that speed up aging.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
29 May 2026
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Went to Monaco on loan in February and has done alright there.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
26 May 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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Oliver began Wednesday’s quarterfinals by correctly spelling lalopathy, a disorder of speech.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
27 May 2026
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Benjamin qualified for the national bee by winning the San Diego County Scripps Regional Spelling Bee in March, correctly spelling kenosis, the relinquishment of divine attributes by Jesus Christ in becoming human, in the 23rd round.—
City News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 May 2026
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“Adequately.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adequately. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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