sufficing 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of sufficingnext
as in sufficient

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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
  1. sufficient
  2. serving
  3. adequate
  4. doing
  5. satisfactory
  6. satisfying
  7. acceptable
  8. reasonable
Adjective
  • Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist (UM/UIM): Covers your damages if the at-fault driver lacks sufficient insurance.
    Nia Bowers, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
  • In his experience, basic liposuction, when done well and on the appropriate patient, provides sufficient tightening on its own.
    Jolene Edgar, Allure, 20 Nov. 2024
Definition of sufficient
Verb
  • Safety consultancy specializing in serving educational institutions, ICS4Schools, commemorates its growth over the years.
    Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Rider is making a return to Celine after serving as design director for ready-to-wear from 2008 to 2018 under the direction of the house’s former creative director Phoebe Philo.
    Essence, Essence, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of serving
Adjective
  • Children are living in tents without adequate access to safe water, sanitation or adequate protection from the elements.
    Sarah Ferguson, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
  • Interim Police Chief Robin Henderson said with recent staff increases at the 911 call center, there should be adequate staffing during the arctic blast unless weather conditions make travel challenging.
    Skye Seipp, Austin American-Statesman, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of adequate
Verb
  • That might look like doing the dishes, going for a quick jog, or sorting through unread emails piling up in your inbox.
    Jenna Ryu, SELF, 4 Oct. 2024
  • If that’s not disappointing enough, Google is also now teasing that Android 16 will start doing the developer rounds much earlier than usual, which will raise the question as to how Samsung can catch up, given its Android 15 is behind.
    Zak Doffman, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of doing
Adjective
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of satisfactory
Verb
  • Its high proof gives it enough backbone to stand up to sweet vermouth and bitters, creating a rich, satisfying Manhattan.
    Emily Price, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Remember, the key to truly satisfying success lies in not only managing the urgent, but also investing time and energy in what truly matters in the long run.
    Nell Derick Debevoise, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of satisfying
Adjective
  • Take proof of residency — a driver's license, utility bill, bank statement or paycheck are acceptable — to your local clerk's office by 8pm.
    Joe Guillen, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
  • So, with all of the items that are deemed unfit for hot water, what items are acceptable for these temperatures?
    Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2024
Definition of acceptable
Adjective
  • The annoyance is really the side effect or collateral damage to a presumably reasonable activity.
    Caleb Harris, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
  • While the Biden administration has made some progress on cybersecurity—establishing a national cybersecurity strategy that includes some reasonable provisions—its overall approach to AI safety through top-down bureaucratic rules remains too rigid.
    James Broughel, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
Definition of reasonable
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sufficing

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