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
This week’s forecast, appropriately enough, calls for sunshine and temperatures in the mid-70s for the 72-hole event.
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Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Jan. 2026
Boyd was wearing a light-brown corduroy jacket with elbow patches that struck me as appropriately literary, and Wheeler was in blue shirtsleeves that matched his eyes.
—Nell Freudenberger, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
The analysts see Novo Nordisk stock as appropriately valued.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 27 Jan. 2026
Both hospitals urged Indianapolis residents to exercise caution if traveling and to dress themselves and their children appropriately for the weather.
—Jen Guadarrama, IndyStar, 26 Jan. 2026
The stage sits within the courtyard just feet from what locals claim is allegedly the largest outdoor hot tub in Monterey County, a detail that feels appropriately Sand City, where the unexpected is standard and the industrial mingles with the whimsical without apology.
—Audrey T. Williams, Mercury News, 26 Jan. 2026
Meteorologists conveyed that range appropriately.
—Marshall Shepherd, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
The actress is committed to her role to a degree that is appropriately — and upsettingly — resigned.
—Blake Simons, IndieWire, 26 Jan. 2026
Preparing appropriately for ice is similar to preparing for heavy snow, but experts say that extra caution is needed when moving around outdoors in ice.
—Anusha Mathur, NPR, 23 Jan. 2026
Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Jan. 2026
Boyd was wearing a light-brown corduroy jacket with elbow patches that struck me as appropriately literary, and Wheeler was in blue shirtsleeves that matched his eyes.
—Nell Freudenberger, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
The analysts see Novo Nordisk stock as appropriately valued.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 27 Jan. 2026
Both hospitals urged Indianapolis residents to exercise caution if traveling and to dress themselves and their children appropriately for the weather.
—Jen Guadarrama, IndyStar, 26 Jan. 2026
The stage sits within the courtyard just feet from what locals claim is allegedly the largest outdoor hot tub in Monterey County, a detail that feels appropriately Sand City, where the unexpected is standard and the industrial mingles with the whimsical without apology.
—Audrey T. Williams, Mercury News, 26 Jan. 2026
Meteorologists conveyed that range appropriately.
—Marshall Shepherd, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
The actress is committed to her role to a degree that is appropriately — and upsettingly — resigned.
—Blake Simons, IndieWire, 26 Jan. 2026
Preparing appropriately for ice is similar to preparing for heavy snow, but experts say that extra caution is needed when moving around outdoors in ice.
—Anusha Mathur, NPR, 23 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appropriately
Adverb
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This timing is meant to ensure the pill absorbs properly, McCoy explained.—
Jenna Anderson,
Health,
7 Jan. 2026
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Keep in mind that firm menstrual cups are more likely to open properly after being inserted.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
7 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Troy was leery, noting disgustedly, and correctly, that law enforcement had decided this time to send a Black detective, Penelton, hoping that this would put him at ease enough to finally talk.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
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However, this also means that if there is a problem with the pilot light, the water heater cannot function correctly.—
Timothy Dale,
The Spruce,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Appropriately.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appropriately. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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