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
But the toughest question that the Packers must answer is how to adequately replace Kraft, a pivotal piece to everything inside 1265 Lombardi Ave, in both the near and distant future.
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Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
But people familiar with the matter told CNBC's Alex Sherman that some Comcast executives think these concerns are blown out of proportion or too early to adequately assess.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2025
About 52% also rate the schools poorly in giving financial assistance to students who need it, and 49% say colleges aren’t adequately developing pupils’ critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 29 Oct. 2025
Hospitals, therefore, are not able to adequately prepare for illness spikes that may lead to capacity, staffing and other resource issues that can impact or delay care.
—Lauren Giella, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2025
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Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
But people familiar with the matter told CNBC's Alex Sherman that some Comcast executives think these concerns are blown out of proportion or too early to adequately assess.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2025
About 52% also rate the schools poorly in giving financial assistance to students who need it, and 49% say colleges aren’t adequately developing pupils’ critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 29 Oct. 2025
Hospitals, therefore, are not able to adequately prepare for illness spikes that may lead to capacity, staffing and other resource issues that can impact or delay care.
—Lauren Giella, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adequately
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Kids should be learning skills that lead to good-paying jobs, not just memorizing answers for a test.—
Suzette Valladares,
Oc Register,
27 Oct. 2025
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The losers in this round are Toby and our not-so-perfect Tom, who struggles the entire episode, which is strange for a man who is that good-looking.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
24 Oct. 2025
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Researchers also highlighted that the next key step will be to determine whether Enceladus’ ocean has existed long enough for life to develop.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Nov. 2025
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Simple enough for a weeknight dinner and impressive enough for a holiday get together, this baked fennel deserves a permanent spot in your recipe box.—
Stephanie Ganz,
Southern Living,
9 Nov. 2025
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But the turnaround under Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg is still progressing nicely, driven by better execution on its 737 program.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
4 Nov. 2025
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In short, Beats Fit Pro blends punchy audio, a super-secure fit, and capable ANC in a tidy package that favors iPhone users while still playing nicely with Android for 26% off right now.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
4 Nov. 2025
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But the secondary characters generally are not sufficiently developed to leave much of an impression.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Nov. 2025
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The Department of Energy said the practice is best executed while the vehicle is plugged in to ensure the battery is sufficiently charged and that the cabin is warmed to optimize performance.—
Jalen Williams,
USA Today,
11 Nov. 2025
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Essa Led by chef Phil Marchant, Essa is pushing Brisbane’s fine-dining scene forward.—
Alli Forde,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Nov. 2025
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The film’s craft is similarly sophisticated, featuring sparse, atmospheric music from Vichaya Vatanasapt that wouldn’t be out of place in one of the film’s fine-dining establishments.—
Katie Rife,
IndieWire,
5 Nov. 2025
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Strength, endurance, agility and mental toughness are tested in constantly changing combinations designed to reward the most well-rounded performers.—
NWA Democrat-Gazette,
Arkansas Online,
10 Nov. 2025
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In Southern cuisine, a main dish is best complemented by a host of incredible side dishes.—
Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
9 Nov. 2025
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Did alright in the Championship last season but physicality is an issue.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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The stand-ins did alright, handing the Mariners a 3-2 setback for the Dodgers’ 91st win of the season.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
27 Sep. 2025
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Tips For Planting Bulbs When planting bulbs in the fall, prep the area first and make sure to space the bulbs and plant them correctly with these tips.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
10 Nov. 2025
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The study also found that the test correctly predicted the cancer's origin 92% of the time.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
9 Nov. 2025
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“Adequately.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adequately. Accessed 18 Nov. 2025.
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