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adverb

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Recent Examples of so-so
Adjective
His results, both in the big leagues and the minors over the past two seasons, have been so-so at best. Nick Piecoro, The Arizona Republic, 23 Feb. 2023 Small turned in a so-so performance, allowing four hits, two runs and four walks with four strikeouts in 2⅔ innings and ultimately didn't earn a decision in a Brewers victory. Todd Rosiak, Journal Sentinel, 22 Feb. 2023
Adverb
The 31-year-old has had a so-so training camp, which could create a decision point for the Bills. Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2025 The 7-1 loss put a bad finish on a so-so 6-6 showing on their four-city, 12-game, 14-day road trip. Marc Topkin, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for so-so
Recent Examples of Synonyms for so-so
Adjective
  • Artists and songwriters could earn a decent living with an album that sold even modestly.
    Roy Trakin, Rolling Stone, 1 Oct. 2025
  • Fallah was productive on a decent Oregon State team, and Coleman was the leading scorer on a last-place Big East team.
    CJ Moore, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
Adverb
  • This could be a catalyst for hundreds of thousands of good-paying jobs right here in America.
    Peter Welch, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
  • Otherwise, the new mom said the family is doing good now that the newborn baby is here.
    Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Davis was the second-leading scorer on a mediocre Southern Illinois team.
    CJ Moore, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
  • There are slumps, patches of mediocre play, doldrums of various kinds.
    Jonathan Blitzer, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2025
Adverb
  • Though the album’s genres are superficially diverse—you’ll hear flashes of grunge, trap, and, yes, reggae—its arrangements could work fine as royalty-free background music for content creators.
    Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 3 Oct. 2025
  • The league constitution grants Goodell the authority to fine, suspend or even terminate the contract of a coach for conduct detrimental to the league.
    Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • How many grafts does each zone need to achieve a satisfactory outcome for the eye?
    Nia Bowers, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
  • If someone asks if arrangements are satisfactory?
    Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Factor in, too, that Minnesota is at best a middling draw as a landing spot for UFAs, and losing its lone superstar at this moment would be a crushing blow.
    James Mirtle, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
  • Overall, the Reds have a middling bullpen – something the Dodgers can only aspire to.
    Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 30 Sep. 2025
Adverb
  • The stand-ins did alright, handing the Mariners a 3-2 setback for the Dodgers’ 91st win of the season.
    Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 27 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • In a medium bowl, combine honey, soy sauce and teriyaki sauce and stir into skillet.
    Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 4 Oct. 2025
  • While the chicken cooks, adjust the heat of the skillet with the chicken drippings to medium-low.
    Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Oct. 2025

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“So-so.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/so-so. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.

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