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
Somehow, the shameless concept of tanking has become an acceptably mainstream idea like destination weddings and the Paleo diet.
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Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
10 Feb. 2026
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.
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Bestreviews,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Aug. 2025
In addition, the voltage spikes lasted only microseconds to milliseconds, an acceptably short duration.
—
Benjamin Kroposki,
IEEE Spectrum,
20 Oct. 2016
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
10 Feb. 2026
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.
—
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
In addition, the voltage spikes lasted only microseconds to milliseconds, an acceptably short duration.
—
Benjamin Kroposki,
IEEE Spectrum,
20 Oct. 2016
Recent Examples of Synonyms for acceptably
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Take Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell, who have spent more than four decades proving that romance thrives just fine outside the chapel while raising a blended family.
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Still, Coffin is fine inviting them into the big tent with the rest of us, if only to show where the Hollywood blockbuster machine can find its next gear.
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Industry officials say their rise will lead to good-paying jobs.
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Delivering good-paying jobs by ensuring these centers leverage local trades and pay prevailing wages.
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When our expert reviewed it, the XPS 14 Premium's Intel Core Ultra 7 processor held up nicely in our performance tests, where the 32GB of RAM definitely came in clutch.
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As a bonus, this salad is make-ahead friendly, and the carrots soften nicely in the fridge for a day or two.
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Counties weren’t named for them until well after their deaths.
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But its usefulness extends well beyond northern Italian cuisine.
Adverb
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And in new data released this week from the Ronald Reagan Institute, there are very clear warnings that the kids aren’t alright with MAGA.
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Went to Monaco on loan in February and has done alright there.
Adverb
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Fine text and small features were generally well resolved, while overhang performance held up respectably without excessive stringing.
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Bromley had lost his ponytail and worked respectably for the Chicago archdiocese, teaching English and drama at Holy Trinity.
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The court of appeal further ruled Guild had sufficiently alleged CCM had aided, and benefited from, then-Guild branch manager Christopher Flowers’s breach of his fiduciary duty to Guild.
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Check the temperature again in 24 hours to see if the refrigerator has cooled sufficiently.
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In my experience, most organizations communicate the outputs of intent without adequately communicating intent itself.
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Automatic sprinkler systems may not water larger balled and burlapped plants adequately, so monitor the plants and add water with a garden hose as needed.
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“Acceptably.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acceptably. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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