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
Leaders are constantly in a chronic, sympathetic-dominant state that, if not appropriately managed, can have downstream effects on their cardiovascular health, immune functioning, sleep, and even personal relationships.
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Julian Hayes Ii,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2026
Because probate laws vary by state and estate situations can be complex, consulting an estate attorney or financial professional can also help families avoid mistakes and ensure creditors are handled appropriately.
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Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
Langley has recruited women to open for every date, choosing Gabriella Rose, Kaitlin Butts, Avery Anna, Laci Kaye Booth, and Madeline Edwards for the tour, which kicked off in May and concludes this August in, appropriately, Texas.
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Marissa R. Moss,
Rolling Stone,
19 June 2026
Parents report that Monroe Public Schools failed to respond appropriately to their concerns about legal violations and the risk of their children being put in inappropriate, unsafe situations.
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Ryan Morik Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
Instead, focus on pieces that are appropriately scaled to the room and leave enough space for comfortable walkways.
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Natasha Bazika,
Martha Stewart,
19 June 2026
And the couple to help pave this new path on opening night, appropriately, was Diaz and Mendoza.
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Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
16 June 2026
But, beyond that, the law generally and appropriately treats public agencies as open books.
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Daniel Borenstein,
Mercury News,
16 June 2026
The sequel recently premiered, appropriately enough, in London.
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Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
16 June 2026
Julian Hayes Ii,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2026
Because probate laws vary by state and estate situations can be complex, consulting an estate attorney or financial professional can also help families avoid mistakes and ensure creditors are handled appropriately.
—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
Langley has recruited women to open for every date, choosing Gabriella Rose, Kaitlin Butts, Avery Anna, Laci Kaye Booth, and Madeline Edwards for the tour, which kicked off in May and concludes this August in, appropriately, Texas.
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Marissa R. Moss,
Rolling Stone,
19 June 2026
Parents report that Monroe Public Schools failed to respond appropriately to their concerns about legal violations and the risk of their children being put in inappropriate, unsafe situations.
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Ryan Morik Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
Instead, focus on pieces that are appropriately scaled to the room and leave enough space for comfortable walkways.
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Natasha Bazika,
Martha Stewart,
19 June 2026
And the couple to help pave this new path on opening night, appropriately, was Diaz and Mendoza.
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Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
16 June 2026
But, beyond that, the law generally and appropriately treats public agencies as open books.
—
Daniel Borenstein,
Mercury News,
16 June 2026
The sequel recently premiered, appropriately enough, in London.
—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
16 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appropriately
Adverb
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Adcock manages child safety seat inspection events and training across Northern Indiana, aimed at helping parents ensure their car seats are properly installed and that their children are safe.
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Getty Images for Ascot Racecourse The highly agile Getty shooter Alan Crowhurst has done us a great favor by bringing concrete cloakroom evidence of the many social and administrative challenges that the (famous) Royal Ascot costume edicts require in order to be properly met.
Adverb
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Workers correctly answered only about one-quarter of survey questions on retirement withdrawals, on average, and nearly half couldn't answer a single question correctly on that topic.
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Best Practices and Safety Precautions Like any product, diatomaceous earth needs to be applied correctly to actually work and to stay safe for you, your family, and pets.
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“Appropriately.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appropriately. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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