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as in good
in a satisfactory way
we weren't completely bowled over by the performance, but the band certainly played more than adequately
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as in enough
in or to a degree or quantity that meets one's requirements or satisfaction
adequately provided with candles and freshwater in case of a power outage
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Recent Examples of adequately
Instinctive parenting says there is no manual that can adequately capture what to do, as parenting isn’t one-size-fits-all.
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Lauryn Higgins, Parents, 16 Dec. 2024
At the time, sources told The News that the memo was the result of concerns raised regarding whether a car could be adequately evacuated in the case of a smoke condition.
—Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 16 Dec. 2024
Gaza's health care system lacks the resources to adequately address the needs of the disabled, the World Health Organization said in a recent press release announcing the publication of an analysis of the medical situation in Gaza.
—Diaa Ostaz, ABC News, 14 Dec. 2024
The organization believes that the five surrounding chapters, despite benefiting from the Navajo Nation's coal mining royalties, have not adequately represented or addressed the needs of Black Mesa residents.
—Arlyssa D. Becenti, The Arizona Republic, 6 Dec. 2024
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Lauryn Higgins, Parents, 16 Dec. 2024
At the time, sources told The News that the memo was the result of concerns raised regarding whether a car could be adequately evacuated in the case of a smoke condition.
—Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 16 Dec. 2024
Gaza's health care system lacks the resources to adequately address the needs of the disabled, the World Health Organization said in a recent press release announcing the publication of an analysis of the medical situation in Gaza.
—Diaa Ostaz, ABC News, 14 Dec. 2024
The organization believes that the five surrounding chapters, despite benefiting from the Navajo Nation's coal mining royalties, have not adequately represented or addressed the needs of Black Mesa residents.
—Arlyssa D. Becenti, The Arizona Republic, 6 Dec. 2024
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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
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Still, only about 55% of researchers are confident enough in their ability to design research that others can replicate.Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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Han faced strong backlash from his own party for openly supporting impeachment without consulting senior members of the party enough ahead of his announcement last week.Hakyung Kate Lee, ABC News, 16 Dec. 2024
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The Boeing Starliner undocked autonomously Sept. 6 and managed to land just fine in New Mexico desert.Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
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It’s said the top three rules of real estate are location, location, location — and the new location of Christmas in the Park’s Jingle Bell Stage at the north end of Plaza de Cesar Chavez is working just fine for Fil Maresca, who’s managing the folks selling beer and wine at the Park Tavern.Sal Pizarro, The Mercury News, 15 Dec. 2024
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Allen had a better OPS than all but Henry Aaron, who was one point better: .941 for Aaron, .940 for Allen.Tyler Kepner, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
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Stir together shrimp and Old Bay in a large bowl until shrimp is well coated.Giovanna Vazquez, Southern Living, 8 Dec. 2024
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“Adequately.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adequately. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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