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as in okay
being to one's liking
we found the meal most satisfactory
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as in adequate
of a level of quality that meets one's needs or standards
the teen's first attempt at cooking dinner was actually quite satisfactory
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Recent Examples of satisfactory
The player: Luis Ortiz Ortiz’s first three starts, respectively, could be classified as ugly, satisfactory and excellent.
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Zack Meisel, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
The team and Booth failed to reach terms on an extension that both parties felt was satisfactory before the 2024-25 season got underway, per Haynes.
—Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 8 Apr. 2025
Cloudy and Brittle Dishes and Glassware Dishwashers use water to make everything inside them sparkling clean, but when a home has hard water, the results can be less than satisfactory.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Mar. 2025
This graphics arrangement in the HP AIO is satisfactory for video streaming and, based on the numbers, should suffice for light 1080p modern gaming at high detail settings.
—PCMAG, 22 Feb. 2025
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Zack Meisel, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
The team and Booth failed to reach terms on an extension that both parties felt was satisfactory before the 2024-25 season got underway, per Haynes.
—Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 8 Apr. 2025
Cloudy and Brittle Dishes and Glassware Dishwashers use water to make everything inside them sparkling clean, but when a home has hard water, the results can be less than satisfactory.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Mar. 2025
This graphics arrangement in the HP AIO is satisfactory for video streaming and, based on the numbers, should suffice for light 1080p modern gaming at high detail settings.
—PCMAG, 22 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for satisfactory
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Because there is no remedy for migrants who have already been deported, the ACLU lawyers asked the Supreme Court to provide guidance to lower courts about what measures are required for adequate notice to contest deportations.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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Employees did not have adequate knowledge of manual ware-washing procedures as well as proper cooling, holding and sanitizer concentration.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado,
Sacbee.com,
16 May 2025
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There have been constant rumors the attacker has been close to signing a new contract at San Siro, but a deal has not yet been agreed and there may well be Champions League clubs interested in him this summer after his fine personal form during the team’s otherwise tumultuous campaign.—
Greg O'Keeffe,
New York Times,
16 May 2025
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But, with the team’s MLB-best 29-15 record affording them just a one-game division lead so far this year, it’s already become clear that fine margins could matter this season.—
Jack Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
16 May 2025
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Those who stuck around to watch the game saw a decent debut for the Hopkins native outshone by another former UConn star, Napheesa Collier, who scored 34 to equal the Lynx record for most points in a season opener, per ESPN.—
Jamie Barton,
CNN Money,
17 May 2025
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Tellez is a decent hitter — sort of dangerous but also not dangerous enough to prevent him from being let go each of the past two offseasons.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 May 2025
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The news comes on the heels of THR’s 58 SoCal Journalism Awards nominations, including best website and three journalist of the year noms.—
THR Staff,
HollywoodReporter,
19 May 2025
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Instead, eating and preparing them may simply entail extra care and adherence to best food safety practices.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
19 May 2025
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If yields spike beyond acceptable levels, the Federal Reserve may be forced to intervene - buying Treasuries to stabilize markets.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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Then, in 2020, the Maryland Department of the Environment further reduced the acceptable level of lead in apartments from 4 to 1 mcgs/sq ft, which can easily be walked into the apartment on shoes.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
16 May 2025
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“Satisfactory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/satisfactory. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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