as in adequate
of a level of quality that meets one's needs or standards
told the bike rental man that a ten-speed with four broken gears was not acceptable
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Recent Examples of acceptable
Another acceptable career option is participating in performance and rituals for occasions like weddings or the birth of a child.
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Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 19 Apr. 2025
Some legislators think that’s not at all acceptable.
—Kate Wolffe, Sacbee.com, 17 Apr. 2025
Contract negotiations will continue with the goal of reaching an acceptable agreement with ConnectiCare, Agwunobi said.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 16 Apr. 2025
And as President Donald Trump has pointed out, that situation is not acceptable.
—Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 10 Apr. 2025
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Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 19 Apr. 2025
Some legislators think that’s not at all acceptable.
—Kate Wolffe, Sacbee.com, 17 Apr. 2025
Contract negotiations will continue with the goal of reaching an acceptable agreement with ConnectiCare, Agwunobi said.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 16 Apr. 2025
And as President Donald Trump has pointed out, that situation is not acceptable.
—Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 10 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for acceptable
Adjective
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But as the mental health conditions among youth have become increasingly severe following the COVID-19 pandemic, more families are turning to desperate measures to find adequate care for their children.—
Michaela Ramm,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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Low-stress jobs typically minimize these factors while still providing meaningful work and adequate compensation.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The surgery was difficult due to Bolsonaro’s prior surgeries and stab wound, but Sunday’s procedure did not have unexpected complications and the result was satisfactory, doctors said, adding that hospital visits for now should be limited to family.—
Reuters,
CNN Money,
14 Apr. 2025
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According to the complaint, Combs allegedly said the act wasn’t satisfactory and threatened Doe with violence afterward.—
Jennifer Zhan,
Vulture,
28 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The former Washington Husky has had a decent start to his 2025 season.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Apr. 2025
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Thus far, Wall Street has had a decent start to the first-quarter earnings season.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Passport: Explore the finest destinations and experiences around the world in the Forbes Passport newsletter.—
David Thomas Tao,
Forbes.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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What an amazing display of Mother Nature at her finest.—
Ryan Fonseca,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The forthcoming rain was good news for crews battling a wildfire in central New Jersey that erupted on April 22 and has consumed 12,250 acres.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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Okay, top-10 best movie entrance of all time for Blake Lively.—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
26 Apr. 2025
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“Acceptable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acceptable. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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