1
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
Most glaring was the club's failure to adequately address its starting rotation.
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Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 25 May 2025
With the help of a headlamp, the on-site bicycle mechanic, a Kenyan named Godfrey, makes sure our tires are adequately aired and ready for the day’s 20 miles.
—Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 24 May 2025
Some states, including Florida and Texas, are already adequately prepared for disasters, according to the acting chief.
—Gabriela Aoun Angueira, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 May 2025
None of this adequately addresses the complex economic, sociological, political and personal reasons why women in America, and in most other prosperous countries, are having fewer children.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 17 May 2025
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Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 25 May 2025
With the help of a headlamp, the on-site bicycle mechanic, a Kenyan named Godfrey, makes sure our tires are adequately aired and ready for the day’s 20 miles.
—Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 24 May 2025
Some states, including Florida and Texas, are already adequately prepared for disasters, according to the acting chief.
—Gabriela Aoun Angueira, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 May 2025
None of this adequately addresses the complex economic, sociological, political and personal reasons why women in America, and in most other prosperous countries, are having fewer children.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 17 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adequately
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Ours is set in a modern world while subverting the audiences expectations given the character has personified good since its inception.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
10 May 2024
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Ethics and dangers are obvious concerns, but it shouldn’t be overlooked that AI has the potential to do profound good beyond pithy conversation with some chatbot.—
Steven Aquino,
Forbes,
13 Nov. 2023
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Such belief did not stretch far enough at Old Trafford on Sunday.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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Savickas, who was not a lawyer but enjoyed creating mischief, suggested, perhaps tongue-in-cheek, that legislators make laws and should be smart enough to use them professionally.—
Ray Long,
Chicago Tribune,
27 May 2025
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Visitors are able to enjoy both cultures and will notice that Greek and Turkish Cypriots get along just fine, in contrast to the official political impasse.—
Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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Other California colleges that might do just fine include Claremont McKenna College and Santa Clara University.—
Thomas Elias,
Mercury News,
27 May 2025
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It has been well documented the historic year Scheffler posted in 2024.—
Kendall Capps,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 June 2025
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That’s the funniest and cleverest episode of the show, but the other five have a lot to like about them as well.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
31 May 2025
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“Adequately.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adequately. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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