SUFFICING Synonyms: 96 Similar and Opposite Words

sufficing 1 of 2

adjective

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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Adjective

Now, the former governor of the state of Guerrero has been formally charged over his alleged involvement, after a judge ruled that Mexico’s attorney general had sufficient evidence to proceed.

— Harriet Marsden, TheWeek, 17 Aug. 2026
Why are troops receiving rations based on approximately 4,600 calories a day when modern military standards suggest significantly less would be sufficient?

— Bethany Mandel, The Washington Examiner, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of sufficient

Verb

Regis Le Bris, who arrived at Sunderland in 2024, is the fourth longest-serving manager in the Premier League.

— Nick Miller, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026
The car is designed to transform throughout the show, serving not only as a car but also as a bed and a bench as the story moves between locations.

— Dillon Thomas, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of serving

Adjective

Emergency department staff and EMS workers sometimes don’t have adequate training to recognize postpartum complications, research shows, which can be dangerous when those patients end up in an emergency room.

— Andrew Jones, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026
Giving citizens a majority gives the public adequate weight and authority over serious ethics matters.

— The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of adequate

Adjective

By contrast, state inspection records from 2025 and the first weeks of 2026, just days after Calvo took office in January, show the city’s pool facilities were consistently rated satisfactory.

— Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 11 Aug. 2026
For someone who is dogmatic, or has a strong commitment to evangelism, this may not be satisfactory.

— R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of satisfactory

Verb

For kiddos and adults, fruit serves as a healthy alternative to candy, delivering vitamins, fiber, and hydration while satisfying sweet cravings.

— Sierra Leone Starks, Parents, 10 Aug. 2026
The facility found several ways to limit operating and construction costs, which kept fees relatively low while still satisfying the demands of its residents.

— Howard Gleckman, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of satisfying

Adjective

Jones and Ware huddled in the hallway outside Compton's courtroom for more than an hour, coming up with a temporary proposal that was acceptable to both sides.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 15 Aug. 2026
The studies concluded that nearby intersections would continue to operate at acceptable levels, but school officials and parents remained concerned about traffic and pedestrian movement during drop-off and pickup.

— Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of acceptable

Adjective

What starts as a reasonable desire to prevent disease can escalate into constant testing and rigid routines built around an ever-growing roster of supplements and experimental remedies.

— John Vorwald, Robb Report, 16 Aug. 2026
The argument about competition against girl athletes is a reasonable one, though apparently very limited in number of events and any advantages.

— Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of reasonable

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