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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
But do the hierarchy want another frank agitator in Maresca, having been sufficiently chastened by Amorim’s semi-regular public declarations?
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Peter South, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2026
And how will their rolling hardware sufficiently navigate London’s Roman roads and medieval meanderings?
—Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 5 Jan. 2026
Those talents, Brown believes, have not been sufficiently recognized.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 4 Jan. 2026
The hypepriests of years prior might now appear tepid, too lenient, not sufficiently trad or tough-on-sin.
—Sam Kestenbaum, Vulture, 2 Jan. 2026
The winds could be sufficiently strong enough to topple trees, given that soils are already saturated from previous storms, especially in the Santa Lucia range where gusts are expected to be the strongest.
—Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 2 Jan. 2026
Estonia’s Ministry of Justice and Digital Affairs said in a statement that the country’s connections remained sufficiently backed up through other sea and land cables, ensuring the continuity of all services.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 31 Dec. 2025
The third rate cut of the year had proved contentious, as some policymakers argued for additional easing to prevent further softening in the labor market, while others said policy was already sufficiently accommodative and risked fueling inflation.
—Yun Li,sean Conlon,lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 30 Dec. 2025
Many have sought to blame the Democratic governor for failing to sufficiently crack down on the issue, while Walz’s office has sought to defend the governor’s handling of the situation.
—Jonathan Carter, The Hill, 30 Dec. 2025
Peter South, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2026
And how will their rolling hardware sufficiently navigate London’s Roman roads and medieval meanderings?
—Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 5 Jan. 2026
Those talents, Brown believes, have not been sufficiently recognized.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 4 Jan. 2026
The hypepriests of years prior might now appear tepid, too lenient, not sufficiently trad or tough-on-sin.
—Sam Kestenbaum, Vulture, 2 Jan. 2026
The winds could be sufficiently strong enough to topple trees, given that soils are already saturated from previous storms, especially in the Santa Lucia range where gusts are expected to be the strongest.
—Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 2 Jan. 2026
Estonia’s Ministry of Justice and Digital Affairs said in a statement that the country’s connections remained sufficiently backed up through other sea and land cables, ensuring the continuity of all services.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 31 Dec. 2025
The third rate cut of the year had proved contentious, as some policymakers argued for additional easing to prevent further softening in the labor market, while others said policy was already sufficiently accommodative and risked fueling inflation.
—Yun Li,sean Conlon,lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 30 Dec. 2025
Many have sought to blame the Democratic governor for failing to sufficiently crack down on the issue, while Walz’s office has sought to defend the governor’s handling of the situation.
—Jonathan Carter, The Hill, 30 Dec. 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
Adverb
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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
Adverb
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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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Other reviewers appreciate the sweater’s relaxed silhouette that drapes nicely without looking baggy.—
Isabel Garcia,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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Inside you’ll find a tasteful palette of light woods and maritime colors––sand, coral, azure––that nicely complement the drama seen through the floor-to-ceiling windows.—
Jesse Ashlock,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Jan. 2026
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
Adverb
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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 11 Jan. 2026.
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