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as in good
in a satisfactory way
we weren't completely bowled over by the performance, but the band certainly played more than adequately
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as in enough
in or to a degree or quantity that meets one's requirements or satisfaction
adequately provided with candles and freshwater in case of a power outage
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Recent Examples of adequately
Tennessee will argue Wednesday that minors cannot adequately consent to receiving treatments like puberty blockers and hormones and its law prevents them from making rash medical decisions.
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Brooke Migdon, The Hill, 3 Dec. 2024
Yet, the current system fails to adequately compensate Indigenous communities for their conservation work, which calls for a rethinking of our approach to climate financing and carbon markets.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
The reality is stark … our schools are being asked to do more with less, while the state continues to collect taxes without adequately redistributing those funds to where they are most needed.
—Quintin Shepherd, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
People living with disabilities face barriers to recovery due to emergency and disaster plans that do not adequately consider needs and accessibility.
—Patricia McIlreavy, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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Brooke Migdon, The Hill, 3 Dec. 2024
Yet, the current system fails to adequately compensate Indigenous communities for their conservation work, which calls for a rethinking of our approach to climate financing and carbon markets.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
The reality is stark … our schools are being asked to do more with less, while the state continues to collect taxes without adequately redistributing those funds to where they are most needed.
—Quintin Shepherd, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
People living with disabilities face barriers to recovery due to emergency and disaster plans that do not adequately consider needs and accessibility.
—Patricia McIlreavy, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adequately
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Ours is set in a modern world while subverting the audiences expectations given the character has personified good since its inception.Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 10 May 2024
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Ethics and dangers are obvious concerns, but it shouldn’t be overlooked that AI has the potential to do profound good beyond pithy conversation with some chatbot.Steven Aquino, Forbes, 13 Nov. 2023
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John Owens of Brooklyn FI thinks the potential for more IPOs is strong enough to make this a good time to evaluate exercising ISOs in private companies.Bruce Brumberg, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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Editor's tip: Despite its cocktail of chemical exfoliants, this cleanser is gentle enough for twice-daily use—perfect for oily skin that craves a fresh start both morning and night.Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 3 Dec. 2024
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Hero Baymax Big Hero 6 fans can look forward to suiting up as Baymax, who somehow fits in with this season's theme just fine.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 2 Dec. 2024
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String theorists concede that daily life proceeds just fine in a three-dimensional world.Tom Siegfried, Discover Magazine, 29 Nov. 2024
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Allen had a better OPS than all but Henry Aaron, who was one point better: .941 for Aaron, .940 for Allen.Tyler Kepner, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
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Stir together shrimp and Old Bay in a large bowl until shrimp is well coated.Giovanna Vazquez, Southern Living, 8 Dec. 2024
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“Adequately.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adequately. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.
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