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
Experts recommend using ergonomic tools, taking frequent breaks, and dressing appropriately for the cold to reduce the risk of injury or illness while shoveling.
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Matthew Cupelli, Cincinnati Enquirer, 3 Feb. 2026
University police struggled with how to appropriately respond.
—Kelly Meyerhofer, jsonline.com, 3 Feb. 2026
The publication of Infinite Jest was marketed appropriately as a major literary event.
—Literary Hub, 2 Feb. 2026
University governing boards are also appropriately imposing rules governing behavior and becoming less rubber stamps for administrative wishes.
—Richard K. Vedder, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Feb. 2026
The four actors reunited onstage to close out the Emmys with a hilariously charming bit inspired by their cult-favorite comedy series that, appropriately, gave O'Hara her flowers.
—Sydney Bucksbaum, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Jan. 2026
Simmer until the rabe is tender and the flavors have mingled appropriately, another 5 to 8 minutes or so.
—Holly Riordan, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Jan. 2026
This is precisely where decisions regarding gender-affirming care fall, because in matters of identity, happiness potential, and freedom from emotional pain, a child’s best interests are appropriately and individually defined by their parents.
—Amy Caruso Brown, STAT, 30 Jan. 2026
There are specific methods required for each surface to safely and appropriately use WD-40.
—Shagun Khare, The Spruce, 30 Jan. 2026
Matthew Cupelli, Cincinnati Enquirer, 3 Feb. 2026
University police struggled with how to appropriately respond.
—Kelly Meyerhofer, jsonline.com, 3 Feb. 2026
The publication of Infinite Jest was marketed appropriately as a major literary event.
—Literary Hub, 2 Feb. 2026
University governing boards are also appropriately imposing rules governing behavior and becoming less rubber stamps for administrative wishes.
—Richard K. Vedder, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Feb. 2026
The four actors reunited onstage to close out the Emmys with a hilariously charming bit inspired by their cult-favorite comedy series that, appropriately, gave O'Hara her flowers.
—Sydney Bucksbaum, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Jan. 2026
Simmer until the rabe is tender and the flavors have mingled appropriately, another 5 to 8 minutes or so.
—Holly Riordan, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Jan. 2026
This is precisely where decisions regarding gender-affirming care fall, because in matters of identity, happiness potential, and freedom from emotional pain, a child’s best interests are appropriately and individually defined by their parents.
—Amy Caruso Brown, STAT, 30 Jan. 2026
There are specific methods required for each surface to safely and appropriately use WD-40.
—Shagun Khare, The Spruce, 30 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appropriately
Adverb
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The hack works best if duvets are secured properly or layered separately to prevent shifting.—
Ashley Chalmers,
The Spruce,
8 Feb. 2026
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Authorities are investigating whether the device did or did not work properly.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
8 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
Cite this Entry
“Appropriately.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appropriately. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.
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