as in adequate
of a level of quality that meets one's needs or standards
did a fairish job of refinishing the old chest, especially since it was her first foray into furniture restoration
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Adjective
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The four French bulldogs had been cooped up in the May heat, sitting in their own feces and urine and sometimes left without adequate food and water for five days, according to Fort Lauderdale Police Officer Whitney Ptak.—
Shira Moolten,
Sun Sentinel,
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Heavy vines can crush or warp a fence that is aging or lacking adequate support.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
3 July 2025
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Unofficial election results show Orange County is on track to have a relatively decent turnout for a non-presidential election primary.—
Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Oc Register,
10 June 2026
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Jalen Brunson hits clutch baskets, but the Knicks are there at the end or winning by a decent amount because of defense.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
10 June 2026
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In a pinch, Aparacio says a simple mixture of soap and water will also work just fine.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
14 June 2026
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Any outdoor activities, including the Orioles game, will be fine through mid-afternoon.—
Steven Sosna,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
Adjective
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Throwing a couple of pizzas in the oven and tossing a simple salad will get a satisfactory answer to that question in less than 20 minutes.—
Libby Monteith Minor,
Southern Living,
6 June 2026
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The mayor’s office statement indicates that resolution was satisfactory enough to lead to Yancey’s reinstatement to her high-ranking position.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
3 June 2026
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More than 30,000 of the hair tools have been bought in the past month, which has earned it best-seller status at Amazon.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
12 Dec. 2025
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Then, in Leverkusen, Newcastle had the two best chances, but neither Neave nor Joe Brayson could take them and they were punished.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
12 Dec. 2025
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Curated by Our Editors In 2020 an international commission addressed these concerns by outlining the conditions under which society should deem human germ line editing acceptable.—
Laura Dattaro,
Scientific American,
10 June 2026
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This common kitchen spice is another scent deterrent that causes ants to leave for a more acceptable location.—
Barbara Gillette,
The Spruce,
10 June 2026
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“Fairish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fairish. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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