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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Consuming enough water is important for your body to function properly, and hydrated tissues can absorb nutrients more effectively.—
Julie Marks,
Verywell Health,
14 Oct. 2025 -
Cooked onions can be frozen for up to a year so long as they are wrapped and stored properly.—
Stacey Lastoe,
Southern Living,
14 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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The American Academy of Pediatrics and other medical groups say acetaminophen is safe for children when used correctly and there are no studies linking its use in children to autism.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
14 Oct. 2025
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In addition, the pumps didn’t function correctly right out of the box; specialized endocrinologists had to help program the devices and make adjustments every few months.—
Carrie Arnold,
Scientific American,
14 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Staffing shortages at other air traffic control facilities may require alternate plans, such as transitioning workloads from one facility with fewer controllers, to another that is appropriately staffed.—
Fortune,
Fortune,
13 Oct. 2025
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Others were contenders appropriately addressing needs.—
Stephen J. Nesbitt,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
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“Appositely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appositely. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
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