as in decent
of a level of quality that meets one's needs or standards
this old computer is probably adequate if you just want to type a term paper
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Recent Examples of adequate
But the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) has established adequate intake (AI) guidelines to prevent potassium deficiency.
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Audrey Noble, Vogue, 4 Mar. 2025
The organization noted that Dukes remained an outspoken advocate against police brutality and pushed for adequate health care in underserved neighborhoods into her 90s.
—Thao Nguyen, USA TODAY, 2 Mar. 2025
The average person in the United States eats an adequate amount of protein, Sheehan said – about 0.8 grams per kilogram of body weight per day.
—Christine Rousselle, Fox News, 28 Feb. 2025
The 49ers ranked 21st out of 32 teams in this area but were judged to be adequate in terms of the number of fulltime trainers, physical therapists, hot tub space and cold tub space.
—Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 27 Feb. 2025
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Audrey Noble, Vogue, 4 Mar. 2025
The organization noted that Dukes remained an outspoken advocate against police brutality and pushed for adequate health care in underserved neighborhoods into her 90s.
—Thao Nguyen, USA TODAY, 2 Mar. 2025
The average person in the United States eats an adequate amount of protein, Sheehan said – about 0.8 grams per kilogram of body weight per day.
—Christine Rousselle, Fox News, 28 Feb. 2025
The 49ers ranked 21st out of 32 teams in this area but were judged to be adequate in terms of the number of fulltime trainers, physical therapists, hot tub space and cold tub space.
—Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 27 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adequate
Adjective
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Blessedly, Tucci and Esposito infuse their cheesier character moments with a decent dose of sincerity to blunt the edges.—
Courtney Howard,
Variety,
7 Mar. 2025
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Baker, who resides in Los Angeles, can’t get a decent catfish to save her life.—
Abigail Covington,
Rolling Stone,
7 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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While the overall atmosphere and design of the restaurant are aesthetically pleasing, the menu is just as satisfactory.—
Lydia Mansel,
Southern Living,
25 Feb. 2025
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All factors add up to the simple fact that Pereira has no satisfactory understudy for Strand Larsen.—
Steve Madeley,
The Athletic,
20 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Dior Forever Skin Perfect Foundation Stick, $52 Ahead, find the nine medium-coverage foundations that have a permanent place in makeup artists’ kits (and in Allure editors’ hearts) and prepare to put your best face forward.—
Jenny Berg,
Allure,
8 Mar. 2025
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Quaid does his best, but the blankness of his character’s canvas is overwhelming.—
Gregory Nussen,
Deadline,
8 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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By introducing finer gradations and supporting 16-QAM with a 2/3 coding rate, Wi-Fi 8 ensures smoother transitions between speed tiers, ultimately enhancing overall transmission rates by 5%-30% and guaranteeing stable connectivity as users move.—
Mark Vena,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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New York first joined the guide in 2005, kicking off a new focus on fine dining in America.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The First Amendment is meant to protect people from the government telling them what speech and ideas are acceptable.—
Scott Nover,
TIME,
5 Mar. 2025
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Bottled lime juice and lemon juice are acceptable when used in small quantities for a dish, but only when the flavor profile is not reliant upon it.—
Jessica Saari Christensen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Mar. 2025
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“Adequate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adequate. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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