1
as in sufficiently
in or to a degree or quantity that meets one's requirements or satisfaction
the elevator is big enough to hold everyone
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2
as in pretty
to some degree or extent
I can play the piano well enough, but I have no hope for a musical career
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as in quite
to a full extent or degree
I think we're prepared enough—we just lack the will to actually do it
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Recent Examples of enough
Robert Rapier, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026
De’Aaron Fox was back on the floor, though likely not at 100 percent, and his efforts weren’t enough to deliver a win.
—Dan Santaromita, New York Times, 24 May 2026
William Hartung, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026
The caller may already know enough to sound official.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 25 May 2026
Kansas City Star, 27 Apr. 2026
Chile’s 2025 wildfire season exemplifies how government institutions at all levels, as well as companies and expert groups, failed to understand and do enough to reduce the risks posed by increasingly intense wildfires.
—Stefano Pozzebon, CNN Money, 26 Apr. 2026
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Adverb
But production alone wasn’t enough.
—Robert Rapier, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026
De’Aaron Fox was back on the floor, though likely not at 100 percent, and his efforts weren’t enough to deliver a win.
—Dan Santaromita, New York Times, 24 May 2026
Adjective
An attack by hundreds of missiles involving thousands of warheads and decoys would be enough to overwhelm any defensive system, no matter how extensive.
—William Hartung, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026
The caller may already know enough to sound official.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 25 May 2026
Noun
Seth Lugo struggles early The Royals did enough through nine innings to take starter Seth Lugo off the hook.
—Kansas City Star, 27 Apr. 2026
Chile’s 2025 wildfire season exemplifies how government institutions at all levels, as well as companies and expert groups, failed to understand and do enough to reduce the risks posed by increasingly intense wildfires.
—Stefano Pozzebon, CNN Money, 26 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enough
Adverb
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Every Avalanche error was sufficiently punished in Game 2.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
23 May 2026
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So when the salmon runs are sufficiently robust to allow fishers to harvest them, chefs snap them up.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
20 May 2026
Adverb
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If these reports are accurate, this is a pretty humbling defeat of America’s goals in the war with Iran that started on February 28.—
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
27 May 2026
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Scroll alllll the way to the bottom for the answer (but there’s a pretty big hint above).—
Tyler Estep,
AJC.com,
27 May 2026
Adverb
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Despite his enduring success, Rollins was never quite satisfied with his art, occasionally taking lengthy hiatuses from playing and consistently adopting eclectic new styles.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
26 May 2026
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At a time when teenagers are trying to discover themselves, and how to be comfortable, Fedje’s coaching offered many students a comfortable place in a world that otherwise didn’t seem to quite fit, Sintek said.—
Elliot Mann,
Twin Cities,
26 May 2026
Adjective
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If fully realizable, those assets could provide additional upside to valuations, though actual NOL value depends on annual utilization limits if ownership changes occur and each company's ability to generate sufficient future taxable income.—
Javier Hasse,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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His will to keep competing, and willingness to put it on the line once more, should be sufficient.—
Michael Silver,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
Noun
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Some have raised concerns about the cleanup’s sufficiency.—
Michelle de la Uz,
New York Daily News,
13 May 2026
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To issue an Amber Alert, law enforcement must determine that specific statutory conditions are met, including the age of the child, law enforcement’s belief in imminent danger of serious injury or death, and the sufficiency of existing information to assist in recovery.—
Itay Ravid,
The Conversation,
13 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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This is especially important for its use as the Artemis moon lander; experts have estimated that each lunar Starship mission could require a dozen or more refueling launches to adequately supply enough propellant to get to the moon, land and launch back to lunar orbit.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
23 May 2026
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The student was not allowed due process in the investigation and the alleged misconduct against him was not adequately addressed, his mother claims in the suit.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
22 May 2026
Adverb
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Thankfully, the largely entertaining affair marches to a peppier beat than the show, which can become bogged down despite its seasons being relatively short in terms of episodes.—
Mark Meszoros,
Boston Herald,
28 May 2026
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This simple setup makes particularly smart use of host Dakota Johnson, whose relatively flat affect isn’t a natural fit for live network sketch comedy but works perfectly for the seriousness of the fake horror heroine.—
Jesse Hassenger,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 May 2026
Adverb
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Ship has yet to demonstrate in-space refueling, or even a launch that fully reaches Earth orbit.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
23 May 2026
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Starship is meant to be fully reusable, with giant mechanical arms at the launch pads to catch the returning rocket stages.—
Marcia Dunn,
Los Angeles Times,
23 May 2026
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“Enough.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enough. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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