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
Apple did not believe daily testing for COVID-19 was an adequate alternative to vaccination.
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Dan Eaton, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Apr. 2025
Although emergency departments might have adequate staff at off times, other hospital resources might be limited at night and on weekends, which could be a problem in these emergencies, Johns said.
—Neha Mukherjee, CNN Money, 21 Apr. 2025
Public Safety: Providing adequate resources for police, fire, and emergency services to ensure safe neighborhoods remains a top priority as the district grows.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Apr. 2025
Conservative lawmakers in some states, like Texas, have proposed legislation to require greater use of fossil fuels to ensure adequate power supply and to meet rising demand from data centers, electric cars and heat pumps.
—Ivan Penn, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
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Both of these teams are off to decent starts, as Detroit leads the AL Central and the Yanks have, ahem, torpedoeed their way to a 6-5 record thus far.—
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At least, thanks to a decent selection of ports, both machines will easily work with the usual Mac accessories, and both models are outfitted with Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3.—
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The surgery was difficult due to Bolsonaro’s prior surgeries and stab wound, but Sunday’s procedure did not have unexpected complications and the result was satisfactory, doctors said, adding that hospital visits for now should be limited to family.—
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According to the complaint, Combs allegedly said the act wasn’t satisfactory and threatened Doe with violence afterward.—
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After a week full of monstrous swings, the S&P 500 posted its best weekly performance since November 23, while the Nasdaq saw its best week since November 2022, according to the financial data firm FactSet.—
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Shorts are the only categories whose winners are ineligible for best picture, acting, screenplay or any other major Oscar, due to their length.—
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Passport: Explore the finest destinations and experiences around the world in the Forbes Passport newsletter.—
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If sports betting is not his jam, that’s just fine, too.—
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And as President Donald Trump has pointed out, that situation is not acceptable.—
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At some point, hopefully in the near future, China will realize that the days of ripping off the U.S.A., and other Countries, is no longer sustainable or acceptable.—
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“Adequate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adequate. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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