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
Dallas was slightly oversupplied and Houston was appropriately supplied.
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Travis Webb, Austin American Statesman, 24 Feb. 2026
Repackage the cottage cheese in an appropriately sized freezer-safe storage container or airtight plastic bag.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 23 Feb. 2026
There is practically always a need to strike a balance between managing potential conflicts appropriately and being able to obtain the resources necessary for a university to conduct its work.
—Brian Herman, Fortune, 20 Feb. 2026
When staff feel supported and inmates are managed appropriately, the entire facility becomes safer.
—Charlotte Observer, 20 Feb. 2026
Then a second new bridge — appropriately named Portal South — will be built in the same right-of-way as the old bridge.
—Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 19 Feb. 2026
The most somber day on the Christian calendar is occasion for U2 to put out a half-dozen songs with appropriately somber themes — but also, in some cases, a hard-rocking musical settings.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 18 Feb. 2026
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.
—Rebecca Schneid, Time, 17 Feb. 2026
The governor’s visionary housing agenda appropriately prioritizes starter homes.
—Zac Blanchard, Baltimore Sun, 17 Feb. 2026
Travis Webb, Austin American Statesman, 24 Feb. 2026
Repackage the cottage cheese in an appropriately sized freezer-safe storage container or airtight plastic bag.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 23 Feb. 2026
There is practically always a need to strike a balance between managing potential conflicts appropriately and being able to obtain the resources necessary for a university to conduct its work.
—Brian Herman, Fortune, 20 Feb. 2026
When staff feel supported and inmates are managed appropriately, the entire facility becomes safer.
—Charlotte Observer, 20 Feb. 2026
Then a second new bridge — appropriately named Portal South — will be built in the same right-of-way as the old bridge.
—Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 19 Feb. 2026
The most somber day on the Christian calendar is occasion for U2 to put out a half-dozen songs with appropriately somber themes — but also, in some cases, a hard-rocking musical settings.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 18 Feb. 2026
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.
—Rebecca Schneid, Time, 17 Feb. 2026
The governor’s visionary housing agenda appropriately prioritizes starter homes.
—Zac Blanchard, Baltimore Sun, 17 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appropriately
Adverb
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On the other hand, there were times when Hilton did not appear to have properly taken into account the implications of his policy positions or perhaps didn’t care.—
Rafael Perez,
Oc Register,
1 Mar. 2026
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According to Michigan law, if a minor fires the gun and inflicts harm on themselves or another individual, the person who failed to properly store the gun could face a felony punishable by up to 10 years in prison, a maximum fine of $7,500, or both.—
Nick Lentz,
CBS News,
1 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Even an older coat can remain wearable for decades if it has been stored correctly and maintained over time.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
25 Feb. 2026
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This can be disastrous for a computational application that requires that all mathematical operations be performed correctly.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
24 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Appropriately.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appropriately. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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