1
as in nicely
in a satisfactory way
the matter has been resolved satisfactorily
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2
as in enough
in or to a degree or quantity that meets one's requirements or satisfaction
supplied us satisfactorily, if not lavishly, with meals during our stay
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for satisfactorily
Adverb
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Despite the late push, the 9-8 record was not good enough to land a playoff berth.—
Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell,
Newsweek,
15 Jan. 2025 -
By the end of the year, Chip and Jennifer had met both Val and Tanya, who — understandably — couldn’t thank them enough.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Jan. 2025
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Vivier says modern rhinos can live and reproduce just fine without horns, which are used primarily by bulls to assert their dominance.—
Dac Collins,
Outdoor Life,
16 Jan. 2025
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That apparently cleared up just fine on its own after the election.—
Anita Chabria,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Jan. 2025
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Ours is set in a modern world while subverting the audiences expectations given the character has personified good since its inception.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
10 May 2024
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Ethics and dangers are obvious concerns, but it shouldn’t be overlooked that AI has the potential to do profound good beyond pithy conversation with some chatbot.—
Steven Aquino,
Forbes,
13 Nov. 2023
Adverb
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Regenerative braking systems are not strong enough to stop an EV quickly in an emergency, and all EVs have a normal brake pedal in the customary location that will slow the vehicle adequately whenever it is called upon.—
Peter Douglas,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Jan. 2025
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Then, in 2021, a study by the California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment found that legal exposure limits for artificial dyes might not adequately protect children’s behavioral health.—
Ella Jeffries,
Smithsonian Magazine,
17 Jan. 2025
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Cap Toe Ballet Flat Ballet flats are back, and no brand does ballet flats better than Tory Burch.—
Nina Derwin,
Southern Living,
19 Jan. 2025
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Hurts took a big sack well into the third quarter, and was seen limping.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
19 Jan. 2025
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