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
Due to the inability to absorb adequate nutrients, the body might become malnourished.
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Pamela Assid Woughter, Verywell Health, 9 Jan. 2026
Gates was keen to highlight that society needs to do more to ready itself for an AI era, and that work so far hasn’t been adequate.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 9 Jan. 2026
These steps might include reviewing the association’s insurance policies to ensure adequate coverage, conducting regular inspections of common areas, and consistently enforcing the rules.
—Gary Singer, Sun Sentinel, 8 Jan. 2026
The state lacks adequate resources to support victims, particularly in housing, the taskforce found, and law enforcement, health care providers and others who might be able to spot exploitation lack training and awareness.
—Kaitlin McCallum, Hartford Courant, 8 Jan. 2026
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To be sure, that was a decent salary back then, and would be equivalent to roughly $114,000 today.—
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On Wednesday, the Tigers earned a commitment from former Mississippi State offensive lineman Luke Work, who has decent experience at every position along the offensive line except center.—
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But the Outback is satisfactory in both categories.—
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Storage Solutions Just one simple medicine cabinet in the bathroom is no longer satisfactory for today's homebuyers, who crave an abundance of storage.—
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In the first half, the defensive activity and competitive spirit were far better against the league’s best team, a night after Miami came up woefully short in both of those areas against the league’s worst team.—
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Despite being given three power plays in the first, the B’s were not good at all on the man advantage.—
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The American brand has been manufacturing customizable stationery and fine leather goods since 1969.—
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That's fine by Rodgers, who knows a thing or two about sneaking in the playoffs and going on a run.—
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Two months later, the Shah, suffering from cancer, fled Iran and commenced the indignity of travelling from one country to the next, looking for an acceptable place of exile.—
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The danger is that in the rush to remove a strongman, outside powers elevate leaders who are more acceptable internationally but no more accountable domestically.—
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“Adequate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adequate. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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