as in adequate
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Recent Examples of sufficient
In an April 18 order, Murphy ruled that the Trump administration cannot remove migrants from the country without giving them sufficient notice.
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Sonam Sheth, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 May 2025
Technology Stack Management: Regularly audit your martech stack, questioning whether each tool delivers sufficient ROI and whether newer AI solutions might replace multiple legacy tools.
—Kelly Starman, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
In 2013, Democrats, frustrated at Republican obstruction of federal appeals court nominees, overruled Senate precedents to establish that a simple-majority vote was sufficient for confirming most judicial and executive branch nominees.
—Carl Hulse, New York Times, 21 May 2025
Is there sufficient market demand in the new area?
Before opening a second location, ask if there is sufficient market demand in the new area.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
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Sonam Sheth, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 May 2025
Technology Stack Management: Regularly audit your martech stack, questioning whether each tool delivers sufficient ROI and whether newer AI solutions might replace multiple legacy tools.
—Kelly Starman, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
In 2013, Democrats, frustrated at Republican obstruction of federal appeals court nominees, overruled Senate precedents to establish that a simple-majority vote was sufficient for confirming most judicial and executive branch nominees.
—Carl Hulse, New York Times, 21 May 2025
Is there sufficient market demand in the new area?
Before opening a second location, ask if there is sufficient market demand in the new area.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sufficient
Adjective
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This will give you adequate time to find the perfect viewing location and watch the sun glide between the skyscrapers.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Outside Online,
27 May 2025
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Maintaining adequate vitamin D levels has benefits, including: Bone health: Women reach peak bone mass around 30.—
Amy Brownstein,
Verywell Health,
27 May 2025
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Under coach Manolo González, Espanyol has just placed a reasonable 14th in La Liga.—
Henry Flynn,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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Like when Jesse makes the perfectly reasonable decision not to mount a doomed attempt to save a cultist when they're outnumbered by WLF members.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
27 May 2025
Adjective
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Rather, Evans says, this viral moment is an opportunity to discuss what is acceptable and what isn't in a relationship.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
29 May 2025
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Growth without margin — also known as unprofitable growth — is no longer acceptable.—
Emil Sayegh,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
Adjective
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However, the conditions are not satisfactory to all.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
21 May 2025
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The tablet also supports Dolby Atmos sound, and while the stereo separation is satisfactory, don't expect to be surrounded by the audio.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
21 May 2025
Adjective
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Normally maybe that would be a manageable level of discrepancy, but the high tariffs raising the stakes to such a great extent, this long-standing, but usually tolerable, friction between customs valuation and transfer pricing might become a lot more significant.—
Tax Notes Staff,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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Perhaps, if the Dodgers weren’t facing the prospect of a tight division race in this year’s talented National League West, such problems would have been more tolerable.—
Jack Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
16 May 2025
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Reading these reports alongs with your own research can give you a decent idea of which cruise ships are doing the most to reduce their impact.—
Lea Lane,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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But the Tar Heel state has a decent amount of talent this year, and UNC does not appear to be in position to take advantage of it.—
Grace Raynor,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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“Sufficient.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sufficient. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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