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sufficing

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verb

present participle of suffice
as in serving
to be enough I was told I have to wear shoes—will thong sandals suffice?

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sufficing
Adjective
  • However, a second-inning RBI single from Grisham off Rays starter Drew Rasmussen proved to be sufficient after Fernando Cruz and Luke Weaver took care of the eighth and ninth innings.
    Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 19 Apr. 2025
  • This tells us that the normal signaling pathways present in the embryo are sufficient to drive the process forward.
    John Timmer, ArsTechnica, 18 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • List of warnings issued The research also highlights contamination in staples such as rice as one of the major contributors, with brands like Whole Foods Organic Long Grain White Rice having 2,240 nanograms of phthalates per serving.
    George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
  • The school's kitchen and cafeteria are congested with long serving lines, according to the district's website.
    Alec Johnson, Journal Sentinel, 31 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • Production values are adequate, apart from the occasional iffy digital effect.
    Dennis Harvey, Variety, 11 Apr. 2025
  • Concerns have been raised about DOGE operatives, many with ties to Musk's companies, gaining access to sensitive government data without adequate oversight or experience.
    Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • The user manual will provide this information, as well as guidance on how to open the fan, if doing so is permissible.
    Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Mar. 2025
  • Resettlement groups motivated by Christian duty At least one person doing resettlement work in Charlotte wants lawmakers to make a greater effort to help refugees.
    Ryan Oehrli, Charlotte Observer, 14 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • 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.
    Reuters, CNN Money, 14 Apr. 2025
  • According to the complaint, Combs allegedly said the act wasn’t satisfactory and threatened Doe with violence afterward.
    Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 28 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • The successful outcome for Perpetua Resources is especially impressive given the complex nature of the federal, state, and local permitting process, as well as the work involved in satisfying the concerns of local communities and the Nez Perz Tribe.
    David Blackmon, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
  • The rich palate has tons of depth, a delightful blend of root sweetness, and a long, satisfying finish.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • And as President Donald Trump has pointed out, that situation is not acceptable.
    Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 10 Apr. 2025
  • 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.
    Ted Johnson, Deadline, 9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Ars wrote more about why this is a reasonable path forward last September.
    Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 9 Apr. 2025
  • Ovechkin’s 52 in a high-scoring 2005-06 season feels like a reasonable benchmark for modern snipers, and even that’s tough.
    Sean McIndoe, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
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“Sufficing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sufficing. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.

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