as in properly
in a manner suitable for the occasion or purpose
make sure you greet our guests appropriately
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Recent Examples of appropriately
Courier lockers—commonly used in apartment buildings, offices and parcel collection hubs—typically rely on drivers selecting an appropriately sized compartment for each delivery.
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Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
If a match is found, the scanner will be given clear instructions on how to alert the company, which will then share the evidence appropriately.
—Los Angeles Times, 29 Mar. 2026
If a match is found, the scanner will be given clear instructions on how to alert the company, which will then share the evidence appropriately.
—ABC News, 28 Mar. 2026
The company also claimed that all components – turbines, foundations, and offshore substations – are appropriately designed to withstand all anticipated weather conditions, including extreme weather.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 27 Mar. 2026
However, Offlimits found the restrictions were easily bypassed, and the judge ruled its measures were insufficient in protecting users appropriately.
—Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 27 Mar. 2026
Perhaps appropriately, Nuggets guard Jamal Murray also eclipsed 50 – as in points, with 53.
—Brad Townsend, Dallas Morning News, 26 Mar. 2026
These requirements exist to preserve the integrity of the program and ensure that benefits are distributed appropriately.
—Ascend Agency, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2026
This means runners of different capabilities can follow the same classes and be appropriately challenged.
—Craig Rawlins-Wilson, PC Magazine, 25 Mar. 2026
Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
If a match is found, the scanner will be given clear instructions on how to alert the company, which will then share the evidence appropriately.
—Los Angeles Times, 29 Mar. 2026
If a match is found, the scanner will be given clear instructions on how to alert the company, which will then share the evidence appropriately.
—ABC News, 28 Mar. 2026
The company also claimed that all components – turbines, foundations, and offshore substations – are appropriately designed to withstand all anticipated weather conditions, including extreme weather.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 27 Mar. 2026
However, Offlimits found the restrictions were easily bypassed, and the judge ruled its measures were insufficient in protecting users appropriately.
—Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 27 Mar. 2026
Perhaps appropriately, Nuggets guard Jamal Murray also eclipsed 50 – as in points, with 53.
—Brad Townsend, Dallas Morning News, 26 Mar. 2026
These requirements exist to preserve the integrity of the program and ensure that benefits are distributed appropriately.
—Ascend Agency, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2026
This means runners of different capabilities can follow the same classes and be appropriately challenged.
—Craig Rawlins-Wilson, PC Magazine, 25 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appropriately
Adverb
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Everyone is urged to properly dispose of cigarette butts, matches, and any other flammable items in appropriate containers.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Mar. 2026
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Shades of Apollo 13 The Artemis astronauts will orbit Earth for a day to make certain everything is working properly before igniting the main engine and heading for the moon.—
Marcia Dunn,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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The Goldman Sachs data, which shows real productivity acceleration in industries with higher adoption rates, suggests that the gap may be closing—but only for firms that have actually deployed the tools and done so correctly.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
1 Apr. 2026
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Foster said a few people correctly guessed the breed combination.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Appropriately.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appropriately. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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