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as in enough
in or to a degree or quantity that meets one's requirements or satisfaction
after eight tutoring sessions, I felt sufficiently prepared for the entrance exam
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as in good
in a satisfactory way
it's not great literature, but this whodunit is sufficiently suspenseful
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Recent Examples of sufficiently
Last season, even as underlying numbers rebounded, Barcelona’s finances remained sufficiently open to interpretation that the club changed auditors not once but twice.
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Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
Cheryl Burke has unexpectedly found herself in the firing line for not giving one Dancing With the Stars contestant a sufficiently high score.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Oct. 2025
Getting tulips in containers through the winter is more challenging, as the bulbs are not sufficiently insulated and undergo frequent freeze-thaw cycles, which affect plant growth and flowering.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Oct. 2025
The Epstein story is all about people who are sufficiently rich or entitled escaping the full consequences of their actions, something that is still happening here.
—Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 25 Oct. 2025
Overwatering Watering peace lilies sufficiently can be tricky because their needs change based on environment and time of year.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 21 Oct. 2025
Billowing sleeves and a loose, flowy hem allow the top to move with you through the airport, during sightseeing excursions, and even out to a nice dinner, and the neutral sage color keeps the top sufficiently wearable as your new go-to basic.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 18 Oct. 2025
This was followed by the fried ravioli, which hit a spot that only a sufficiently greasy small plate can.
—Helen Shaw, New Yorker, 17 Oct. 2025
This requires a sufficiently powerful mower and mulching blades.
—Paul Cappiello, Louisville Courier Journal, 17 Oct. 2025
Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
Cheryl Burke has unexpectedly found herself in the firing line for not giving one Dancing With the Stars contestant a sufficiently high score.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Oct. 2025
Getting tulips in containers through the winter is more challenging, as the bulbs are not sufficiently insulated and undergo frequent freeze-thaw cycles, which affect plant growth and flowering.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Oct. 2025
The Epstein story is all about people who are sufficiently rich or entitled escaping the full consequences of their actions, something that is still happening here.
—Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 25 Oct. 2025
Overwatering Watering peace lilies sufficiently can be tricky because their needs change based on environment and time of year.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 21 Oct. 2025
Billowing sleeves and a loose, flowy hem allow the top to move with you through the airport, during sightseeing excursions, and even out to a nice dinner, and the neutral sage color keeps the top sufficiently wearable as your new go-to basic.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 18 Oct. 2025
This was followed by the fried ravioli, which hit a spot that only a sufficiently greasy small plate can.
—Helen Shaw, New Yorker, 17 Oct. 2025
This requires a sufficiently powerful mower and mulching blades.
—Paul Cappiello, Louisville Courier Journal, 17 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sufficiently
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Researchers also highlighted that the next key step will be to determine whether Enceladus’ ocean has existed long enough for life to develop.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Nov. 2025
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Simple enough for a weeknight dinner and impressive enough for a holiday get together, this baked fennel deserves a permanent spot in your recipe box.—
Stephanie Ganz,
Southern Living,
9 Nov. 2025
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Kids should be learning skills that lead to good-paying jobs, not just memorizing answers for a test.—
Suzette Valladares,
Oc Register,
27 Oct. 2025
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The losers in this round are Toby and our not-so-perfect Tom, who struggles the entire episode, which is strange for a man who is that good-looking.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
24 Oct. 2025
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Inspectors also found that staff didn’t always wear all the necessary PPE, take the PPE on and off properly or adequately sanitize the gear.—
Kevin G. Hall,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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For others, strapped for space or time, the path to eating adequately while not overspending is more challenging.—
Roxana Popescu,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Nov. 2025
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Essa Led by chef Phil Marchant, Essa is pushing Brisbane’s fine-dining scene forward.—
Alli Forde,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Nov. 2025
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The film’s craft is similarly sophisticated, featuring sparse, atmospheric music from Vichaya Vatanasapt that wouldn’t be out of place in one of the film’s fine-dining establishments.—
Katie Rife,
IndieWire,
5 Nov. 2025
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But the turnaround under Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg is still progressing nicely, driven by better execution on its 737 program.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
4 Nov. 2025
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In short, Beats Fit Pro blends punchy audio, a super-secure fit, and capable ANC in a tidy package that favors iPhone users while still playing nicely with Android for 26% off right now.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
4 Nov. 2025
Adverb
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Strength, endurance, agility and mental toughness are tested in constantly changing combinations designed to reward the most well-rounded performers.—
NWA Democrat-Gazette,
Arkansas Online,
10 Nov. 2025
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In Southern cuisine, a main dish is best complemented by a host of incredible side dishes.—
Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
9 Nov. 2025
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Did alright in the Championship last season but physicality is an issue.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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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
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“Sufficiently.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sufficiently. Accessed 10 Nov. 2025.
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