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as in good
in a satisfactory way
we weren't completely bowled over by the performance, but the band certainly played more than adequately
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as in enough
in or to a degree or quantity that meets one's requirements or satisfaction
adequately provided with candles and freshwater in case of a power outage
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Recent Examples of adequately
Kirsch said that’s not enough time to adequately study what a transaction will do to medical care.
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Rob Davis, ProPublica, 14 May 2026
That’s a question the book doesn’t adequately answer.
—Brian Seibert, New Yorker, 13 May 2026
Recently, the state’s largest teachers union, alongside everyday parents, filed a lawsuit against the state of Florida alleging a continued failure to adequately invest in public education.
—Maxine Ann-Marie Lewers, Sun Sentinel, 13 May 2026
Still, by the state’s own calculations, fewer than half of Illinois school districts are considered adequately funded.
—Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2026
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Rob Davis, ProPublica, 14 May 2026
That’s a question the book doesn’t adequately answer.
—Brian Seibert, New Yorker, 13 May 2026
Recently, the state’s largest teachers union, alongside everyday parents, filed a lawsuit against the state of Florida alleging a continued failure to adequately invest in public education.
—Maxine Ann-Marie Lewers, Sun Sentinel, 13 May 2026
Still, by the state’s own calculations, fewer than half of Illinois school districts are considered adequately funded.
—Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adequately
Adverb
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Simultaneously good-humored and ill-tempered in that quintessentially French fashion, Gabrielle is indeed shouldering a crushing amount of responsibility.—
Jon Frosch,
HollywoodReporter,
13 May 2026
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My Second New Deal builds career pathways through apprenticeships and trade schools, pairs student debt relief with good-paying jobs and secures Social Security and Medicare for every generation.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
Adverb
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Despite evidence that the two got along well enough, rumors spread in Vienna after Mozart’s death that Salieri had poisoned him.—
Michael Schulman,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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Freezer-friendly, microwave-safe, and sturdy enough to survive a ride on NJ Transit.—
Emma Laperruque,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
18 May 2026
Adverb
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The space is simple but nicely laid out with attractive finishes.—
Katie McDonough,
Curbed,
18 May 2026
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Aberg has bounced back nicely after his collapse on Sunday at the Players Championship earlier this year.—
Jeff Hartman,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
Adverb
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The kitchen team is sufficiently confident in the quality and freshness of ingredients – either homegrown or sourced within a 25-mile radius.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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In addition, the AI Act requires providers to publish a sufficiently detailed summary of the data used for training.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
15 May 2026
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For this reason, the northside community has been home to some of the city’s long-standing fine-dining establishments, many of them run by Buckhead Life Group—namely Chops, Atlanta Fish Market, and Pricci.—
Mike Jordan,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
13 May 2026
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At fine-dining Le Grand Large, a rotation of visiting chefs knock up Provencal dishes like red snapper and Bouillabaisse.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
Adverb
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That doesn’t bode well for summer road trip plans.—
Byron Hurd,
The Drive,
15 May 2026
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Several other concerns were raised during the roughly three-hour hearing, including questions about how to best protect visitors and participants from federal immigration raids.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2026
Adverb
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Rushing has spread his good at-bats out alright.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
19 Apr. 2026
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Both worked alright as a handoff from one to the other, but felt a little slow.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
6 Apr. 2026
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Critics argue the chemicals build up in the environment and human body over time, while supporters say modern nonstick pans are safe when used correctly.—
Ryan Brennan,
Sacbee.com,
20 May 2026
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She was sentenced — correctly — for interfering in an election in her county and for allowing unauthorized access to the voting equipment, not for expressing her personal opinion.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
20 May 2026
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“Adequately.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adequately. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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