as in sufficient
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as in serving
to be enough
I was told I have to wear shoes—will thong sandals suffice?
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Adjective
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However, depending on the size, a home washing machine may not provide sufficient agitation.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Feb. 2026 -
Even wetter years that temporarily flood the landscape no longer appear sufficient to reverse the long-term downward trend seen from space, according to the scientists.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
20 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Pat Tillman, who was born in the San Jose area, was killed by friendly fire in 2004 while serving in Afghanistan.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
16 Feb. 2026
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Rooted in 200 years of personal history, the hotel has succeeded in paying homage to the area’s history as well as serving as a modern gathering place for the local community.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Texas must find safe, reliable and innovative resources to ensure an adequate supply of of water and electricity is available in the state both now and in the future.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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The flowers also grow in full sun with adequate moisture.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
14 Feb. 2026
Verb
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In saliva samples from 628 adults, researchers at New York University Abu Dhabi found that people living with obesity host a distinct oral microbiome, one that differs not just in species, but in what those microbes are actively doing.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
14 Feb. 2026
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Gage’s Robert is also no slouch in the come-on department, gushing over Jack’s appearance and enticing him by wearing women’s lingerie and doing you don’t want to know what else.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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But could not get a satisfactory picture from all this information.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
15 Feb. 2026
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The move also apparently addresses a growing frustration among travelers that in-flight dining has been less than satisfactory in recent years.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
10 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Pizza fans can find casual, satisfying slices at Mezza Luna Pizza, which offers a relaxed, counter-service experience.—
Lauren Schuster,
Kansas City Star,
17 Feb. 2026
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And Gu’s defense of her 2019 decision, while satisfying few stateside, has never really changed.—
Zak Keefer,
New York Times,
17 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Taking selfies is totally acceptable after the service is done, but avoid moving your arms and positioning during the cut or coloring in order to take photos.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
14 Feb. 2026
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Keep those putrid flowers and tasteless box of chocolates this Valentine's Day, because this is the only acceptable sign of true love.—
Sergio Pereira,
Space.com,
14 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Grand jury proceedings require only probable cause, not proof beyond a reasonable doubt, and are conducted without defense counsel present.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
15 Feb. 2026
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Analysts view the bank's valuation as more reasonable following the pullback.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
14 Feb. 2026
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“Sufficing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sufficing. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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