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
To adequately address a high temperature and prevent a possible illness from spreading, many people are looking for the best thermometers to use at home before scheduling a trip to the doctor’s office.
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Bestreviews, Mercury News, 16 May 2025
For years, poor governance has doomed the Chicago region to an inefficient, uncoordinated transit system that fails to adequately serve its riders.
—Joe Ferguson, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2025
Al-Turki filed numerous motions with the courts while incarcerated, including a recent pending motion alleging his defense counsel did not adequately represent him at trial.
—Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 9 May 2025
Those with weakened immune systems cannot adequately mount an appropriate immune response when exposed to different diseases.
—Omer Awan, Forbes.com, 3 May 2025
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Bestreviews, Mercury News, 16 May 2025
For years, poor governance has doomed the Chicago region to an inefficient, uncoordinated transit system that fails to adequately serve its riders.
—Joe Ferguson, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2025
Al-Turki filed numerous motions with the courts while incarcerated, including a recent pending motion alleging his defense counsel did not adequately represent him at trial.
—Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 9 May 2025
Those with weakened immune systems cannot adequately mount an appropriate immune response when exposed to different diseases.
—Omer Awan, Forbes.com, 3 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adequately
Adverb
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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
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Ethics and dangers are obvious concerns, but it shouldn’t be overlooked that AI has the potential to do profound good beyond pithy conversation with some chatbot.—
Steven Aquino,
Forbes,
13 Nov. 2023
Adverb
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Female relationships are complicated enough as is, even between those on a level playing field.—
Tomris Laffly,
Variety,
15 May 2025
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The Emperor of All Maladies is expansive enough to offer something worthwhile to survivors, the bereaved, and newcomers alike.—
The Atlantic,
The Atlantic,
15 May 2025
Adverb
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Two large males fit just fine, thank you very much.—
Jonny Lieberman,
Robb Report,
12 May 2025
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The middle of Toronto’s blue line is the strongest it’s ever been and matches up fine with Florida’s — but the lack of a true two-way No. 1 defenseman is apparent here.—
The Athletic NHL,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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Barnett is best known for his participation in the first season of Love Island USA, which premiered in 2019.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
20 May 2025
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The Rise Of Social-First Beauty Brands The power of this new retail paradigm is perhaps best illustrated by the meteoric rise of brands that have scaled primarily through social commerce.—
Christopher Yang,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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“Adequately.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adequately. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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