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 Zelensky was not present for the call, sparking concerns that Ukraine and its European allies will not have an adequate say in how these peace talks play out.
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Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 20 Feb. 2025
The report also found that the county failed to meet the standard in implementing its Head Start program, including engaging parents, providing appropriate training and providing adequate information to the board and program staff.
—Molly Gibbs, The Mercury News, 19 Feb. 2025
Just under 54% of Englewood mothers received early and adequate prenatal care, compared to about 70% citywide.
—A.d. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2025
Brazil has built one million cisterns in its semiarid northeast to ensure adequate water supplies during extended dry seasons.
—Alice Hill, Foreign Affairs, 14 Feb. 2025
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Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 20 Feb. 2025
The report also found that the county failed to meet the standard in implementing its Head Start program, including engaging parents, providing appropriate training and providing adequate information to the board and program staff.
—Molly Gibbs, The Mercury News, 19 Feb. 2025
Just under 54% of Englewood mothers received early and adequate prenatal care, compared to about 70% citywide.
—A.d. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2025
Brazil has built one million cisterns in its semiarid northeast to ensure adequate water supplies during extended dry seasons.
—Alice Hill, Foreign Affairs, 14 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adequate
Adjective
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The Mets can afford to value offense at the corners and still be at least a decent defensive team because their defense up the middle — at shortstop, second base and center field — projects to be above average.—
Will Sammon,
The Athletic,
23 Feb. 2025
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The webcam records in 1080p resolution—anything less would be disappointing for the price—and delivers clear video quality with decent lighting balance in my tests.—
Matthew Buzzi,
PCMAG,
22 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Bowman may want to make a call if the organization feels the current group of veterans doesn’t provide enough satisfactory options for the skill lines.—
Allan Mitchell,
The Athletic,
12 Feb. 2025
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His messages online sound all too typical of the brash and bratty computer techies who seem to think insults are satisfactory entertainment for their followers.—
Clarence Page,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Arquette's performance is more simple but just as effective, giving hope and soul to a divorced single mom trying to do her best for her kids but with a tendency to bring home the wrong guys.—
Brian Truitt,
USA TODAY,
25 Feb. 2025
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Remember that your role is not to solve personal problems or validate political views but to maintain a professional environment where all employees can show up in an authentic way and perform their best.—
Tracy Lawrence,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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In The White Lotus’s fine second season, Woodall played an Essex tough with a lovable joie de vivre, a seductive combination that seemed to announce the arrival of a new star.—
Graham Hillard,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
21 Feb. 2025
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Ahead, find 11 hair oils that do the most (with the least heft) for those with fine hair.—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
21 Feb. 2025
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Nevertheless, Chalamet’s speech suggests that such rhetoric should be more acceptable, or even encouraged, from his generation of stars.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
24 Feb. 2025
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The study emphasizes that passive-aggression can develop in individuals who grew up in environments where expressing anger wasn’t safe or acceptable, leading them to adopt indirect ways of communicating frustration.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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“Adequate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adequate. Accessed 5 Mar. 2025.
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