as in fine
in a satisfactory way
the previous renters had left the cottage's kitchen acceptably clean
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Recent Examples of acceptably
One-on-one gatherings are my preference, but no more than a group of maybe four people at a time would be acceptably comfortable for me.
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R. Eric Thomas, Denver Post, 28 Nov. 2025
Others had difficulties getting the seat and water to remain at acceptably warm temperatures.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 21 Aug. 2025
R. Eric Thomas, Denver Post, 28 Nov. 2025
Others had difficulties getting the seat and water to remain at acceptably warm temperatures.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 21 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for acceptably
Adverb
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So mailing your ballot may work out fine, or may not.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
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Medium- or fine-grind cornmeal makes pancakes with a pleasant grittiness, while buttermilk keeps the interiors light and tender.—
Ken Haedrich,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
5 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Our administration will continue to promote our port's infrastructure to strengthen our supply chains, drive economic growth in our state, and create more good-paying jobs for our people.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
30 Jan. 2026
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Chris Hemsworth, then, almost as good-looking as GNev himself, with his slightly dowdy brother Luke cast as good old Phil.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
22 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Caterpillar over Microsoft The Dow’s path to its first close above 50,000 on Friday illustrates this story nicely.—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
9 Feb. 2026
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Moreover, the new subdivisions corresponded nicely to a map that Hintiryan and colleagues published in 2016 based on an entirely different technique, which traced connections between the caudoputamen and other regions.—
Amber Dance,
Quanta Magazine,
9 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Dale has state government, education, radio and television experience as well.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
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While traders are trying to cash in on the rally, geopolitical uncertainty persists, boding well for gold prices.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Robinson Briand says her client is alright after seeking medical care following her release, but the damage is lasting.—
Derek James,
CBS News,
5 Feb. 2026
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Fieri is back alright, though not in the form that fans have come to recognize and adore.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
27 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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The Vikings cruised to a quick score to open the game, but the Commanders responded with a drive that started out respectably.—
Nicki Jhabvala,
New York Times,
8 Dec. 2025
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Gonzalez fouled Brunson once but otherwise held up respectably against the Knicks star in his maiden shift.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
25 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Defense attorneys Smart and Kevin Rosseau had argued the detectives’ investigation was marred by tunnel vision and that the investigators did not sufficiently explore other possible suspects, including a person who made a threat on Jamarrien Monroe’s life.—
Emerson Clarridge
Updated February 6,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Feb. 2026
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From a sufficiently massive, sufficiently cold cloud of material, whether pristine or enriched, gravitational collapse will begin to occur.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
6 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Council Member Mike Siegel questioned whether the agreement adequately restricts outside access to camera footage and prevents the company from using data to train its AI models.—
Austin Sanders,
Austin American Statesman,
4 Feb. 2026
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Furthermore, there isn’t a brace that adequately controls the knee, according to Stone.—
Devon Henderson,
New York Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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“Acceptably.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acceptably. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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