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
Both pay a price for transgressing the boundaries of what’s deemed acceptable for young white women negotiating the new freedoms of mobility and modernity.
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Elizabeth Friend, Longreads, 29 Oct. 2024
The sense of entitlement that comes with the tour circus can block the rationale of what is acceptable.
—Tim Ellis, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
It's assumed that most mattress shoppers are selecting between soft and firm, or trying to find a middle ground acceptable to partners with different preferences.
—Scott Gilbertson, WIRED, 2 Nov. 2024
Rules differ from state to state regarding what forms of identification are acceptable.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN, 1 Nov. 2024
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Elizabeth Friend, Longreads, 29 Oct. 2024
The sense of entitlement that comes with the tour circus can block the rationale of what is acceptable.
—Tim Ellis, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
It's assumed that most mattress shoppers are selecting between soft and firm, or trying to find a middle ground acceptable to partners with different preferences.
—Scott Gilbertson, WIRED, 2 Nov. 2024
Rules differ from state to state regarding what forms of identification are acceptable.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN, 1 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for acceptable
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Ouster's liquidity remains adequate with cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments totaling $153.8 million as of September 30, 2024.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
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This could present a problem for coverage and access given that in its review of the evidence, an Institute for Clinical and Economic Review panel voted 10-2 that the current evidence is adequate to show a net health benefit when compared to Abilify. MORE FOR YOU Trump Vs.Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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This universal approach to patient care allows for a stress-free journey to satisfactory hair transplantation for all international visitors.Kyle J. Russell, Journal Sentinel, 21 Nov. 2024
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The company maintains a satisfactory level of liquidity and capital resources, with management believing that its liquidity sources are sufficient to support existing operations.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
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While its mono sound is decent, the lack of physical playback controls and auxiliary input might be limiting for some users.Shubham Yewale, PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
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Jazz voters recently flexing their muscles in the generals, with awards for Jon Batiste and Samara Joy, means André could have a decent chance at a second AOTY trophy.Justin Curto, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
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While his mom and dad knew something was wrong, doctors said Elijah was fine — then he was diagnosed with a brain tumor.Cara Lynn Shultz, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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But, in the final moments of season 5, episode 6, it is revealed that while Nancy's lump was fine, the same could not be said for Tommy, who got tested in solidarity.Patrick Gomez, EW.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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They are gone, presumably for good, a full 21 months before the end of Lo’s two-year lease.Suzanne Seggerman, Curbed, 14 Nov. 2024
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Small Pockets of Cover Similarly, other small pockets of cover can be good, too.Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024
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“Acceptable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acceptable. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.
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