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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2
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
Morgan was born with hypoplastic right heart syndrome, in which the right side of her heart didn't form completely and was too weak to adequately pump blood.
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Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
If you’re stuck between sizes, opt for an adjustable rack that can be sized to fit in the cabinet or counter space adequately.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 29 July 2025
However, fears of an oil surplus refuse to go away, and for good reason, because the crude market remains adequately supplied.
—Gaurav Sharma, Forbes.com, 28 July 2025
In the aftermath of the killings, Nigeria's Muslim president, Bola Tinubu, was criticized for failing to adequately acknowledge the attacks.
—Emmanuel Akinwotu, NPR, 26 July 2025
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Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
If you’re stuck between sizes, opt for an adjustable rack that can be sized to fit in the cabinet or counter space adequately.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 29 July 2025
However, fears of an oil surplus refuse to go away, and for good reason, because the crude market remains adequately supplied.
—Gaurav Sharma, Forbes.com, 28 July 2025
In the aftermath of the killings, Nigeria's Muslim president, Bola Tinubu, was criticized for failing to adequately acknowledge the attacks.
—Emmanuel Akinwotu, NPR, 26 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adequately
Adverb
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But that worked out good in the long run, to ultimately find performances like this.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
14 June 2025
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Ours is set in a modern world while subverting the audiences expectations given the character has personified good since its inception.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
10 May 2024
Adverb
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Whether used to color-drench a powder room or serve as a subtle accent color, this hue is versatile enough for countless projects and design styles.—
Halee Miller Van Ryswyk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Aug. 2025
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Turbulence strong enough to cause injury is projected to double or even triple in frequency globally by the end of the century, according to a 2017 study.—
Renée Rigdon,
CNN Money,
7 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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Even if your phone is working fine, skipping updates can leave you open to remote attacks.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
3 Aug. 2025
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While etched teeth work fine for harder foods like potatoes, hard cheeses and root vegetables, stamped teeth are better suited to soft cheeses.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
30 July 2025
Adverb
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While there were some slow moments for both Sanders and the offense as a whole, there were plenty of highlight plays as well.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Aug. 2025
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Parents who have supervision settings for their child have control over their location sharing on the map as well, according to Meta.—
Katie Wiseman,
IndyStar,
9 Aug. 2025
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“Adequately.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adequately. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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