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
McBain said his findings suggest that more regulation is needed to make sure young people use chatbots appropriately.
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Aria Bendix, NBC news, 1 June 2026
Some regulators appropriately have asked about it.
—Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026
Fruit that is misshapen and deeply creviced is safe to eat if the flesh is firm, appropriately colored, and fresh—simply cut away the scarred tissue.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 May 2026
Used appropriately, political skill is a form of relational intelligence.
—Harrison Monarth, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Climbers and hikers should be prepared for potential injuries in technical terrain, dress appropriately for changing mountain conditions, bring technical gear appropriate for the route and carry a two-way satellite communication device when traveling in remote areas, according to the release.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 31 May 2026
Flight attendants, while still dressed appropriately and serving drinks and food to fliers, are also frontline employees during aviation incidents, ushering passengers out on slides or handling other emergency situations.
—Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 30 May 2026
Having multiple options allows county agencies to respond appropriately in the immediate aftermath of a storm.
—Zach Covey, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 May 2026
Niacinamide can also reduce inflammation and increase resilience, while vitamin A (when appropriately introduced) remains the gold standard for long-term collagen integrity and cellular renewal.
—Tatiana Dias, Vogue, 29 May 2026
Aria Bendix, NBC news, 1 June 2026
Some regulators appropriately have asked about it.
—Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026
Fruit that is misshapen and deeply creviced is safe to eat if the flesh is firm, appropriately colored, and fresh—simply cut away the scarred tissue.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 May 2026
Used appropriately, political skill is a form of relational intelligence.
—Harrison Monarth, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Climbers and hikers should be prepared for potential injuries in technical terrain, dress appropriately for changing mountain conditions, bring technical gear appropriate for the route and carry a two-way satellite communication device when traveling in remote areas, according to the release.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 31 May 2026
Flight attendants, while still dressed appropriately and serving drinks and food to fliers, are also frontline employees during aviation incidents, ushering passengers out on slides or handling other emergency situations.
—Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 30 May 2026
Having multiple options allows county agencies to respond appropriately in the immediate aftermath of a storm.
—Zach Covey, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 May 2026
Niacinamide can also reduce inflammation and increase resilience, while vitamin A (when appropriately introduced) remains the gold standard for long-term collagen integrity and cellular renewal.
—Tatiana Dias, Vogue, 29 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appropriately
Adverb
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Supervisors have awarded grants to groups that have run afoul of state rules for charities, and some grants have lacked documentation showing they were properly spent.—
Kristen Taketa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 May 2026
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One of the most common is blossom end rot, which can also be avoided by properly caring for your plants.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
31 May 2026
Adverb
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The latter has access to the psychic beacon of the Astronomican, which is used to correctly navigate the galaxy and the chaos of Warpspace, but in the Dark Imperium (Nihilus), faster-than-light travel has been rendered almost impossible.—
Fran Ruiz,
Space.com,
2 June 2026
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Last week, a Google employee was charged by the Justice Department for making more than $1 million correctly betting on search trends based on confidential information from the tech company.—
Bobby Allyn,
NPR,
2 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Appropriately.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appropriately. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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