as in good
in a satisfactory way
her latest novel is selling decently, if not spectacularly
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Recent Examples of decently
The Kings played decently in his debut while losing to NHL-leading Colorado on Monday.
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Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
And amid the upheaval of the roster at the trade deadline, the Bulls have completely lost their ability to beat teams out of the break, resulting in a recurring — and deflating — pattern of competing decently in the first half, then falling apart after halftime.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2026
Heating up to 200 square feet, this space heater works to warm a home office as well as decently sized living room.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 23 Jan. 2026
The Nightingale has had a decently long journey to the screen, beginning with TriStar’s move to lock down film rights in 2015, with Ann Peacock coming on to write and Cantillon to produce.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 16 Jan. 2026
Payamps only made two appearances in Atlanta this season after being claimed off waivers and performed decently, allowing one run in 2 2/3 innings pitched.
—Shaun McAvoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Nov. 2025
Long has another double-digit tackling game and the Rams defense plays decently in the first half, but the ineptitude of the CSU offense remains an Achilles’ heel.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 7 Nov. 2025
Each of the three flavors (chocolate, coffee, and vanilla) fared decently in our taste test, eliciting no overtly negative feedback.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Oct. 2025
There are decently unsettling moments as Mia’s quest leads her to poke around a decrepit former amusement park, the empty prison and other sites.
—Dennis Harvey, Variety, 13 Oct. 2025
Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
And amid the upheaval of the roster at the trade deadline, the Bulls have completely lost their ability to beat teams out of the break, resulting in a recurring — and deflating — pattern of competing decently in the first half, then falling apart after halftime.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2026
Heating up to 200 square feet, this space heater works to warm a home office as well as decently sized living room.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 23 Jan. 2026
The Nightingale has had a decently long journey to the screen, beginning with TriStar’s move to lock down film rights in 2015, with Ann Peacock coming on to write and Cantillon to produce.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 16 Jan. 2026
Payamps only made two appearances in Atlanta this season after being claimed off waivers and performed decently, allowing one run in 2 2/3 innings pitched.
—Shaun McAvoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Nov. 2025
Long has another double-digit tackling game and the Rams defense plays decently in the first half, but the ineptitude of the CSU offense remains an Achilles’ heel.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 7 Nov. 2025
Each of the three flavors (chocolate, coffee, and vanilla) fared decently in our taste test, eliciting no overtly negative feedback.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Oct. 2025
There are decently unsettling moments as Mia’s quest leads her to poke around a decrepit former amusement park, the empty prison and other sites.
—Dennis Harvey, Variety, 13 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for decently
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Those investments have strengthened our infrastructure, expanded affordable housing, supported our schools, and created good-paying union jobs throughout the First District and across Connecticut.—
Dayle Blue,
Hartford Courant,
5 Mar. 2026
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This is especially true in Michigan, where tariffs have caused uncertainty across our critical automotive sector, slowed economic growth, and threatened good-paying jobs.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
25 Feb. 2026
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Now more than six months later, both are doing fine.—
Chris Hoffman,
CBS News,
5 Mar. 2026
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Filip Hronek surviving fine without Quinn Hughes Before the Quinn Hughes trade, Filip Hronek had a 47 percent xG while scoring at a 42-point pace.—
Dom Luszczyszyn,
New York Times,
5 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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So disguised as a beggar, Odysseus shows up at his palace, and he is not treated very nicely by the suitors who have camped out in his house.—
Nina Metz,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Mar. 2026
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For Homer, the case is coming together nicely and straightforwardly.—
Andy Andersen,
Vulture,
9 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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As more observations are collected, those uncertainties shrink, allowing scientists to better understand the object’s true path through space.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Mar. 2026
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Kelly Clarkson Home Valentin Striped Indoor/Outdoor Area Rug Powerloomed for durability, this low-pile rug works well both outdoors on a patio or indoors in high-traffic areas like mudrooms.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
6 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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But things have gotten a little more uptight than alright with Moy’s family.—
Gary Graff,
Billboard,
13 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
Adverb
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The Vikings cruised to a quick score to open the game, but the Commanders responded with a drive that started out respectably.—
Nicki Jhabvala,
New York Times,
8 Dec. 2025
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Gonzalez fouled Brunson once but otherwise held up respectably against the Knicks star in his maiden shift.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
25 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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While state statute only allows for fines of $500 per violation per day, regulators didn’t feel a $500 or $1,000 fine adequately addressed the violation, Zach Hope, Division of Oil and Public Safety spokesperson, said Friday.—
Elise Schmelzer,
Denver Post,
6 Mar. 2026
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Analysts say the government is not protecting citizens adequately as militants exploit the military’s difficulty controlling vast areas where extremist groups operate.—
Dyepkazah Shibayan,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Decently.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decently. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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