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
The commission will look to see whether local or state officers appropriately investigated the activity at the ranch, and whether legislative action could be needed to either punish such crimes, or prevent them from happening again.
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Rebecca Schneid, Time, 17 Feb. 2026
The governor’s visionary housing agenda appropriately prioritizes starter homes.
—Zac Blanchard, Baltimore Sun, 17 Feb. 2026
The rooms are spacious and appropriately outfitted with Keurig coffee makers, cozy robes, and rustic accents.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 16 Feb. 2026
As Heathcliff, Ken Hutchison is appropriately grim and moody, but not too memorable.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 16 Feb. 2026
The portfolio in question is vast and, appropriately, brimming with life.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 14 Feb. 2026
Schools in rural areas and those that fall under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), need to be appropriately funded.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
Multiple warning signs existed prior to public disclosure but were not escalated appropriately.
—Mark Reynolds, The Providence Journal, 12 Feb. 2026
After repotting, water lightly and allow the soil to dry appropriately before watering again.
—Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 11 Feb. 2026
Rebecca Schneid, Time, 17 Feb. 2026
The governor’s visionary housing agenda appropriately prioritizes starter homes.
—Zac Blanchard, Baltimore Sun, 17 Feb. 2026
The rooms are spacious and appropriately outfitted with Keurig coffee makers, cozy robes, and rustic accents.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 16 Feb. 2026
As Heathcliff, Ken Hutchison is appropriately grim and moody, but not too memorable.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 16 Feb. 2026
The portfolio in question is vast and, appropriately, brimming with life.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 14 Feb. 2026
Schools in rural areas and those that fall under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), need to be appropriately funded.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
Multiple warning signs existed prior to public disclosure but were not escalated appropriately.
—Mark Reynolds, The Providence Journal, 12 Feb. 2026
After repotting, water lightly and allow the soil to dry appropriately before watering again.
—Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 11 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appropriately
Adverb
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This gas is used in the rockets to keep their fuel tanks pressurized so that propellant can flow properly during operation.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Feb. 2026
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While riding mowers include safety functions such as automatic shut-offs, blade brakes, and rollover protection, the sheer size of the machine increases the injury risk if it is not properly handled.—
Nadia Hassani,
The Spruce,
22 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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But there are lots of people like my extended family who believe in God and actually read what Jesus said and who use religion correctly.—
Alex Morris,
Rolling Stone,
18 Feb. 2026
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There’s care in trying to say a name correctly even if pronunciation isn’t perfect, Villarreal Barraza said.—
Nick Sullivan,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Appropriately.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appropriately. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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