suffice

as in to do
to be enough I was told I have to wear shoes—will thong sandals suffice?

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Recent Examples of suffice On video, their doctor could see the wounds and determined that home treatment would suffice. Paula Span, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2025 In it, Elphaba and Galinda profess their undying friendship; suffice it to say that Grande found the notion of treating her co-star with violent hostility an acting challenge. Daniel D'addario, Variety, 2 Jan. 2025 Sunglasses can suffice in light wind, but ski goggles provide protection for half your face, and make looking into high winds or riding on a zodiac much more comfortable. Will McGough, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024 If your kitchen is used less often, monthly should suffice. Heather Bien, Southern Living, 28 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for suffice 

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“Suffice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suffice. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.

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