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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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Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for sufficing
Adjective
  • Stephens, who never signed a consignment contract, said his lawyer determined that their correspondence on works, prices, and terms was sufficient to constitute a legal agreement.
    George Nelson for ArtNews, Robb Report, 7 June 2025
  • Brightness Typically, a headlamp with a brightness of around 300 lumens is sufficient.
    BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2025
Verb
  • Aspiring career changers who don’t work in healthcare are also finding new roles serving older adults, or creating them.
    Aliza Knox, Forbes, 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
  • That same study showed that adequate handwashing was equally effective at slowing disease transmission and that social distancing led to a 25% lower transmission rate on average.
    Michael Franco, New Atlas, 6 June 2025
  • There’s been a decline in foreign currency demand from local importers, given weak consumption and the adequate supply of ruble, said Andrei Melaschenko, an economist at Renaissance Capital.
    Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 6 June 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
  • Authorities initially said a 4-year-old girl doing laundry with her mother and a 30-year-old man died.
    Compiled by Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 14 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Father’s Day tends to carry the rep of being a lower-key celebration, with a satisfactory time including food and beverages, maybe a clothing item, and peace and quiet.
    DeVonne Goode, Parents, 6 June 2025
  • Multiple audits — including one presented to the supervisors last month — found the company has continuously fallen short of the 90-95% compliance rate needed for a satisfactory rating.
    Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 6 June 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
  • Rather, Evans says, this viral moment is an opportunity to discuss what is acceptable and what isn't in a relationship.
    Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 29 May 2025
  • Growth without margin — also known as unprofitable growth — is no longer acceptable.
    Emil Sayegh, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
Adjective
  • LPs expect distributions within a reasonable timeframe.
    Ilona Limonta-Volkova, Forbes.com, 8 June 2025
  • Florida's attorney general can collect civil penalties of up to $50,000 per violation, reasonable attorney fees, and court costs, while minors can also pursue up to $10,000 in damages.
    Chloe Albanesius, PC Magazine, 7 June 2025
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“Sufficing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sufficing. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.

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