as in adequate
of a level of quality that meets one's needs or standards
told the bike rental man that a ten-speed with four broken gears was not acceptable
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Recent Examples of acceptable
That's not the case, but no level of violence is acceptable, and business owners, law enforcement, and local leaders should continue to work together to ensure the safety of their employees and the community.
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David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Dec. 2024
The number of students who report that shouting down a speaker to stop a campus speech, blocking other students from attending a campus speech, and using violence to stop a campus speech is acceptable in some form has risen incrementally since 2022.
—Angele Latham, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
Ukraine's backers in the United States and Europe are still insisting that Kyiv will be the one to determine what kind of agreement is acceptable.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
Red velvet is perfectly acceptable for Christmas, too.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 19 Dec. 2024
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David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Dec. 2024
The number of students who report that shouting down a speaker to stop a campus speech, blocking other students from attending a campus speech, and using violence to stop a campus speech is acceptable in some form has risen incrementally since 2022.
—Angele Latham, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
Ukraine's backers in the United States and Europe are still insisting that Kyiv will be the one to determine what kind of agreement is acceptable.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
Red velvet is perfectly acceptable for Christmas, too.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 19 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for acceptable
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The phased timeline aims to give manufacturers adequate time to identify and transition to alternative coloring agents.Jesus Mesa, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
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Join 192 others in the comments View Comments Limiting restroom access comes at a time when many US cities and suburbs lack adequate public access to them.Jordan Valinsky, CNN, 14 Jan. 2025
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This side hustle is beneficial in so many ways, not only in benefiting the organization if your pick is selected, but in reducing unemployment, which is such a satisfactory feeling.Rachel Wells, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
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The facility received satisfactory marks during its annual audit, according to the sheriff’s office.Clifford Ward, Chicago Tribune, 3 Jan. 2025
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Housing is impacting everyone, even those who are making a decent wage.Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 18 Jan. 2025
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The game also features a non-linear narrative, giving you missions for four distinct factions — not unlike Outlaws —and each one has its own vision for humanity’s future, ultimately deciding on the story’s fate, meaning there’s probably a decent chance there’s plenty of replayability.Matt Gardner, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
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After whiffing on Juan Soto earlier this offseason, Santander would be a fine consolation prize.Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
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This unusual formula brings together the richness of fruit and the delicate flower notes. Passport: Explore the finest destinations and experiences around the world in the Forbes Passport newsletter.Laia Farran Graves, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
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Unfortunately, despite her best efforts, Cunanan answered correctly and clinched the win with a final score of $19,400.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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Even beyond that, this was probably Miller’s best game of the year.Thomas Drance, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
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“Acceptable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acceptable. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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