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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 the secondary characters generally are not sufficiently developed to leave much of an impression.
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David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 11 Nov. 2025
The Department of Energy said the practice is best executed while the vehicle is plugged in to ensure the battery is sufficiently charged and that the cabin is warmed to optimize performance.
—Jalen Williams, USA Today, 11 Nov. 2025
The duo also argue that governments within the EU should be required ensure pubcaster content is sufficiently visible on connected devices.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 11 Nov. 2025
The Department of Energy says the practice is best executed while the car is still charging to ensure the battery is sufficiently charged and the cabin is sufficiently warmed to optimize performance.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 10 Nov. 2025
In 2015, nations agreed at COP20 in Paris to cut emissions sufficiently to avoid the most dangerous warming.
—Jeff Young, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
The hope is England will play a brand of football next summer the squad are sufficiently comfortable with that individuals are able to play their natural game.
—Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 9 Nov. 2025
Expanding options for patients For people with high LDL cholesterol who may not respond sufficiently to commonly used treatments like statins alone, there is already the option to take injectable cholesterol-lowering PCSK9 inhibitors that are currently on the market.
—Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 8 Nov. 2025
In the Pyrenees, a couple try to live self-sufficiently in terms of food and energy.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 7 Nov. 2025
David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 11 Nov. 2025
The Department of Energy said the practice is best executed while the vehicle is plugged in to ensure the battery is sufficiently charged and that the cabin is warmed to optimize performance.
—Jalen Williams, USA Today, 11 Nov. 2025
The duo also argue that governments within the EU should be required ensure pubcaster content is sufficiently visible on connected devices.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 11 Nov. 2025
The Department of Energy says the practice is best executed while the car is still charging to ensure the battery is sufficiently charged and the cabin is sufficiently warmed to optimize performance.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 10 Nov. 2025
In 2015, nations agreed at COP20 in Paris to cut emissions sufficiently to avoid the most dangerous warming.
—Jeff Young, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
The hope is England will play a brand of football next summer the squad are sufficiently comfortable with that individuals are able to play their natural game.
—Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 9 Nov. 2025
Expanding options for patients For people with high LDL cholesterol who may not respond sufficiently to commonly used treatments like statins alone, there is already the option to take injectable cholesterol-lowering PCSK9 inhibitors that are currently on the market.
—Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 8 Nov. 2025
In the Pyrenees, a couple try to live self-sufficiently in terms of food and energy.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 7 Nov. 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
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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 1 Dec. 2025.
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