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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
The measure follows months of criticism from community activists saying the city has not sufficiently supported protesters’ free speech rights or pushed back against federal immigration operations.
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Mathew Miranda
january 22, Sacbee.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Your sleeping bag isn’t something to skimp on, and neither are your pads—without sufficiently insulating ones, your pricey down bag won’t be as effective at retaining heat.
—Outside, 23 Jan. 2026
And whether the organization will operate at a sufficiently high level so that the people pulling the levers will actually want those moves attributed to them.
—Mirjam Swanson, Oc Register, 23 Jan. 2026
If you’re sufficiently intrigued, partners Carlos Avalos, Megan Allen, Laramie Busch and Jeffrey Gabrielson have done their jobs.
—Kansas City Star, 22 Jan. 2026
The Paramount lawsuit questions whether alternative scenarios or competing valuations were sufficiently considered before the WBD board elected to move forward with Netflix.
—Corey Martin, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Weiss argued that the story did not sufficiently reflect the administration’s viewpoint or advance reporting that had been done by other news organizations earlier.
—David Bauder, Chicago Tribune, 19 Jan. 2026
Moon couldn't rotate his torso sufficiently to continue playing in that game.
—Mike Sando, New York Times, 19 Jan. 2026
Hoover may have decided that, if Liuzzo’s character could be sufficiently impugned, then any potential backlash to the Bureau’s connection to an incident involving the murder of a married white mother could be avoided.
—Jelani Cobb, New Yorker, 19 Jan. 2026
Mathew Miranda
january 22, Sacbee.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Your sleeping bag isn’t something to skimp on, and neither are your pads—without sufficiently insulating ones, your pricey down bag won’t be as effective at retaining heat.
—Outside, 23 Jan. 2026
And whether the organization will operate at a sufficiently high level so that the people pulling the levers will actually want those moves attributed to them.
—Mirjam Swanson, Oc Register, 23 Jan. 2026
If you’re sufficiently intrigued, partners Carlos Avalos, Megan Allen, Laramie Busch and Jeffrey Gabrielson have done their jobs.
—Kansas City Star, 22 Jan. 2026
The Paramount lawsuit questions whether alternative scenarios or competing valuations were sufficiently considered before the WBD board elected to move forward with Netflix.
—Corey Martin, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Weiss argued that the story did not sufficiently reflect the administration’s viewpoint or advance reporting that had been done by other news organizations earlier.
—David Bauder, Chicago Tribune, 19 Jan. 2026
Moon couldn't rotate his torso sufficiently to continue playing in that game.
—Mike Sando, New York Times, 19 Jan. 2026
Hoover may have decided that, if Liuzzo’s character could be sufficiently impugned, then any potential backlash to the Bureau’s connection to an incident involving the murder of a married white mother could be avoided.
—Jelani Cobb, New Yorker, 19 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sufficiently
Adverb
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Love opened the season with a win at Daytona and closed it with a win at Phoenix -- his only two victories of the season but good enough in that format for a championship.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
13 Jan. 2026
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McAllister says that Red Delicious apples are relatively high in PPO and pears are moderate—lower than bananas, but still enough that pairing them can cause some loss.—
Heather Riske,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Young people have greater access to college at all levels and are prepared for good-paying jobs through apprenticeships.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
9 Jan. 2026
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There’s no shame in combining two colors that look berry good together.—
Essence,
Essence,
15 Dec. 2025
Adverb
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His housing policies catered to the wealthy and real estate elites, failed to adequately invest in public housing and lower-income neighborhoods and greatly increased the city’s affordable housing crisis.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Earlier on Thursday, Judge Curtis Faber rejected Weinstein's bid for a new trial in Haley's case, ruling juror complaints about decorum in the deliberation room were adequately addressed.—
Aaron Katersky,
ABC News,
8 Jan. 2026
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If so, the Purosangue can serve just fine as a road trip stormer, truly super in ways unlike any other SUV on the market.—
Michael Teo Van Runkle,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Some may find this a bit too fine-grained, overly implicated in language’s self-enfolding folds.—
Katie Kadue,
Harpers Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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Add mushrooms and cook until tender and nicely browned, about 7 to 10 minutes (depending on size), stirring occasionally (reduce heat to low after mushrooms have browned nicely on one side).—
Cathy Thomas,
Oc Register,
26 Jan. 2026
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The hood fits nicely over a helmet without restricting peripheral vision, while a high-vis brim is a plus for night skiing.—
Benjamin Tepler,
Outside,
23 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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While flat structures work well in many systems, one-dimensional forms offer advantages in applications that require fast transport or mechanical reinforcement.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Jan. 2026
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If its welfare state is too cushy, or its climate policies too green – well, nobody’s perfect.—
Christian Edwards,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Did alright in the Championship (on loan to Burnley) last season but physicality is an issue.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
2 Jan. 2026
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Things were looking alright for the Giants, who saw a huge momentum boost at the end of the first half with Minnesota looking set to go to the break with a 13-3 lead.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
22 Dec. 2025
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“Sufficiently.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sufficiently. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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