as in decent
of a level of quality that meets one's needs or standards
this old computer is probably adequate if you just want to type a term paper
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Recent Examples of adequate
Right to food People who have realized the right to food and adequate nutrition can reliably access affordable, healthy and nutritious food.
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Stephen Bagwell,
The Conversation,
26 June 2026
Many people labelled as non-responders to GLP-1 receptor agonists such as semaglutide do not take the medication correctly or discontinue treatment before adequate therapeutic effect can be achieved.
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Nadine Wehida,
Scientific American,
25 June 2026
Any good fiberglass or bamboo rod in nine, 9½, or 10-foot length capable of handling G-B-F or G-A-F line is adequate.
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Ralph Tuttle,
Outdoor Life,
25 June 2026
District officials also pointed to multiple factors placing additional pressure on its finances, including that CPS is funded at 73% of what the state considers adequate.
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Kate Perez,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2026
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Stephen Bagwell,
The Conversation,
26 June 2026
Many people labelled as non-responders to GLP-1 receptor agonists such as semaglutide do not take the medication correctly or discontinue treatment before adequate therapeutic effect can be achieved.
—
Nadine Wehida,
Scientific American,
25 June 2026
Any good fiberglass or bamboo rod in nine, 9½, or 10-foot length capable of handling G-B-F or G-A-F line is adequate.
—
Ralph Tuttle,
Outdoor Life,
25 June 2026
District officials also pointed to multiple factors placing additional pressure on its finances, including that CPS is funded at 73% of what the state considers adequate.
—
Kate Perez,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adequate
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Find a quiet gate, buy a decent coffee, use your noise-canceling headphones.
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Rear-seat passengers get decent legroom and the cargo area is practical enough for road trips, shopping runs or airport duty.
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Kelley said the company believed the existing easement was satisfactory and wasn’t told otherwise until after investing years of work on he project.
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For writing, editing, spreadsheets, email, and web browsing, performance proved entirely satisfactory.
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Shah adds that many women feel their best when ferritin levels are at least between 40 and 70 ng/ml for optimal energy and hair health, even if lab ranges suggest lower levels are ‘normal’.
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Los Angeles stretches its NL West lead to 11 games and maintains MLB’s best record as Ohtani’s star power turns Sacramento’s nominal home crowd into a roaring Dodgers road show.
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Public health data has taught us that alcohol, which can be fine when consumed in moderation, can be harmful to individual and societal health in excessive amounts.
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Good Chop is dedicated to providing the finest cuts of meat while promoting sustainable practices.
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Failure to prepare is preparing to fail, and that's not acceptable for Independence Day.
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Trump administration officials have repeatedly said a toll system would not be acceptable.
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“Adequate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adequate. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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