as in properly
in a manner suitable for the occasion or purpose
the young painter has been appositely compared with the most prominent artists of the previous century such inexcusably boorish behavior is fully deserving of an appositely harsh reprimand
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Adverb
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Softened butter is also crucial for making smooth frostings, as cold butter will not emulsify properly and will lead to clumpy results (this is true of cake batters, too).—
Molly Allen,
Southern Living,
1 Feb. 2026 -
Evidence gathered by department investigators showed that deputies at that jail had not been properly trained to do mandatory security checks.—
Christopher Damien,
USA Today,
1 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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But Bessent correctly noted that lumber prices have fallen over the course of the past year.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
4 Feb. 2026
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For those submitting paper returns, the IRS will consider them on time if they are correctly addressed, have sufficient postage, and are mailed and postmarked by the due date.—
Marley Malenfant,
Austin American Statesman,
3 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Experts recommend using ergonomic tools, taking frequent breaks, and dressing appropriately for the cold to reduce the risk of injury or illness while shoveling.—
Matthew Cupelli,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
3 Feb. 2026
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University police struggled with how to appropriately respond.—
Kelly Meyerhofer,
jsonline.com,
3 Feb. 2026
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“Appositely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appositely. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
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