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
So far, these measures have not adequately stemmed the red ink.
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David Folkenflik, NPR, 30 Jan. 2026
But numbers don’t adequately reflect her contributions to the program’s most successful regular season since 2021-22.
—Michael Osipoff, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
The Panthers prepared adequately for Brooks’ absence in 2025.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 29 Jan. 2026
As a result, taxpayers can miss opportunities to challenge an adverse decision simply because they were not adequately informed.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
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David Folkenflik, NPR, 30 Jan. 2026
But numbers don’t adequately reflect her contributions to the program’s most successful regular season since 2021-22.
—Michael Osipoff, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
The Panthers prepared adequately for Brooks’ absence in 2025.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 29 Jan. 2026
As a result, taxpayers can miss opportunities to challenge an adverse decision simply because they were not adequately informed.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adequately
Adverb
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Our administration will continue to promote our port's infrastructure to strengthen our supply chains, drive economic growth in our state, and create more good-paying jobs for our people.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
30 Jan. 2026
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Chris Hemsworth, then, almost as good-looking as GNev himself, with his slightly dowdy brother Luke cast as good old Phil.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
22 Jan. 2026
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Mad enough to take to the streets and do something about it?—
Omar L. Gallaga,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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And the Toronto Maple Leafs have been closer to the bottom than the top, but aren’t going to get close enough.—
Sean McIndoe,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Caterpillar over Microsoft The Dow’s path to its first close above 50,000 on Friday illustrates this story nicely.—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
9 Feb. 2026
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Moreover, the new subdivisions corresponded nicely to a map that Hintiryan and colleagues published in 2016 based on an entirely different technique, which traced connections between the caudoputamen and other regions.—
Amber Dance,
Quanta Magazine,
9 Feb. 2026
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Defense attorneys Smart and Kevin Rosseau had argued the detectives’ investigation was marred by tunnel vision and that the investigators did not sufficiently explore other possible suspects, including a person who made a threat on Jamarrien Monroe’s life.—
Emerson Clarridge
Updated February 6,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Feb. 2026
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From a sufficiently massive, sufficiently cold cloud of material, whether pristine or enriched, gravitational collapse will begin to occur.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
6 Feb. 2026
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So mailing your ballot may work out fine, or may not.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
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Medium- or fine-grind cornmeal makes pancakes with a pleasant grittiness, while buttermilk keeps the interiors light and tender.—
Ken Haedrich,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
5 Feb. 2026
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Dale has state government, education, radio and television experience as well.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
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While traders are trying to cash in on the rally, geopolitical uncertainty persists, boding well for gold prices.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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Robinson Briand says her client is alright after seeking medical care following her release, but the damage is lasting.—
Derek James,
CBS News,
5 Feb. 2026
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Fieri is back alright, though not in the form that fans have come to recognize and adore.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
27 Jan. 2026
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The bravura production and costume design are respectively by Suzie Davies and Jacqueline Durran, both correctly tipping the outrageous into the tacky.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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Many brands can last several years when applied correctly.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Adequately.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adequately. Accessed 12 Feb. 2026.
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