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
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention officials have cited a lack of adequate funding, racial bias, language barriers and mistrust of the medical system among the reasons that gay and bisexual Latino men account for a disproportionate percentage of new HIV cases.
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Tyrone Beason
follow, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2025
This weekend's tragedy has already raised questions about whether there were adequate safety measures in the region in the event of a major flooding event.
—ABC News, 8 July 2025
According to the World Economic Forum’s 2023 Future of Jobs Report, 60% of workers will require training by 2027 to keep pace with evolving job demands, but only half of employees currently have access to adequate training opportunities.
—Alyshia Hull, USA Today, 8 July 2025
Inhibiting top talent’s potential by withholding adequate support for their bold initiatives exposes a company mistaking activity for true, impactful progress.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
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Tyrone Beason
follow, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2025
This weekend's tragedy has already raised questions about whether there were adequate safety measures in the region in the event of a major flooding event.
—ABC News, 8 July 2025
According to the World Economic Forum’s 2023 Future of Jobs Report, 60% of workers will require training by 2027 to keep pace with evolving job demands, but only half of employees currently have access to adequate training opportunities.
—Alyshia Hull, USA Today, 8 July 2025
Inhibiting top talent’s potential by withholding adequate support for their bold initiatives exposes a company mistaking activity for true, impactful progress.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adequate
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When a president wants to do a decent job — at the least, respecting democracy, the Constitution, and the rule of law — the magnet produces an administration of people who respect our institutions of self-government.—
Robert B. Reich,
Hartford Courant,
15 July 2025
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The transparency mode is decent and keeps your surroundings sounding natural.—
Prakhar Khanna,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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One factor that now seems to ensure a satisfactory resolution for both parties is the resurrection of the NFL’s interest in taking an equity stake in ESPN, rumors of which first began circulating in early 2024.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
25 July 2025
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The plane’s fuel was tested and found to be of satisfactory quality, and no significant bird activity is observed in the vicinity of the flight path, according to the report.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
12 July 2025
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Chef-owner Miguel Angel Jimenez is well worth consulting for the night’s specials and a wine from the impressively deep good list.—
John Mariani,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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Heretofore, Raleigh’s best homer-hitting season was 34 in 2024.—
Barry M. Bloom,
Sportico.com,
15 July 2025
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Based on how Padres pitchers have performed, Díaz and Maldonado had a fine defensive first half.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 July 2025
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All was fine until her grandmother brought home an orange cat.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 July 2025
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Blurring The Lines Of Academic Integrity As AI tools become more accessible, the boundary between acceptable support and academic dishonesty is increasingly unclear.—
Ulrich Boser,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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But catcher Hunter Goodman of the Colorado Rockies doesn’t think the norm is acceptable.—
Maria Torres,
New York Times,
15 July 2025
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“Adequate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adequate. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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