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verb

present participle of suffice
as in serving
to be enough I was told I have to wear shoes—will thong sandals suffice?

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Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for sufficing
Adjective
  • Stretching in the morning is sufficient to get your muscles moving and increase blood flow to them.
    Teresa Maalouf, Verywell Health, 13 Mar. 2026
  • With further enrichment, that would be sufficient to build several nuclear weapons.
    Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Eligible organizations include nonprofits or other groups with a record of serving the community, particularly those that serve Solana Beach residents.
    Luke Harold, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
  • On-site restaurant Wanu is intimate and cozy, serving a take on local Afro-fusion cuisine.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • In an earlier conversation with CT Mirror, Stone said the Tolland facility would have had adequate space for both indoor and outdoor recreation and that its location near the University of Connecticut’s Storrs campus could have allowed for mentorship opportunities through the university.
    Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 14 Mar. 2026
  • The camerawork is adequate, but never lifts the movie to a greater aesthetic delight.
    Lé Baltar, IndieWire, 14 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • One way of doing this is to not give them building permits.
    Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 14 Mar. 2026
  • How Often To Clean Baseboards Stein recommends dusting your baseboards monthly and then doing a deeper clean with vinegar every 3-4 months.
    Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • While Adam Poole facially resembles Scheider, he is only allowed to do so much and does so in a satisfactory way.
    Christopher Smith, Oc Register, 10 Mar. 2026
  • The regulations allow the stewards to take other circumstances, like satisfactory lap times, into consideration.
    Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 8 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Its psychedelic interludes exist to snap back into satisfying rhythms.
    Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 11 Mar. 2026
  • Blending helps turn veggies and stock into a surprisingly thick and satisfying soup.
    Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • Given the magnitude of financial influence in modern campaigns, the public deserves a direct say in whether this system is acceptable.
    Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
  • But October 7th also contributed to this by raising the bar of what level of violence is considered acceptable in the West Bank.
    Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 14 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • If a teammate pushes for an answer, share your requirements and propose a reasonable timeframe that respects both schedules.
    Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 14 Mar. 2026
  • Jayson Tatum defied reasonable expectations to return from a torn Achilles in under a year and have vaulted the Celtics from fun underdog story to bonafide title contenders.
    Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 14 Mar. 2026
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“Sufficing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sufficing. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.

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