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 traffic code was appropriately amended to specify maximum speeds.
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Nikhil Krishnan, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
Several police officers were suspended for allegedly failing to respond appropriately in the initial stages of the shooting.
—ABC News, 19 Apr. 2026
Some of them are well crafted and appropriately limited.
—Joshua Vadeboncoeur, The Conversation, 17 Apr. 2026
Some individuals may have sensitivities or allergies, Ramping says, but it's generally considered safe when used appropriately.
—Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 17 Apr. 2026
Urgent care can help bridge that gap when the model is designed appropriately.
—Jeremy Morgan, Fortune, 16 Apr. 2026
Plants need an appropriately sized pot for two main reasons.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Apr. 2026
The lawsuit accuses the Sheriff’s Department of negligence, failing to conduct adequate safety checks and failing to appropriately supervise inmates.
—Tony Saavedra, Oc Register, 15 Apr. 2026
For most people, combining them is considered safe and may offer benefits for hydration and performance when used appropriately.
—Morgan Pearson, Verywell Health, 15 Apr. 2026
Nikhil Krishnan, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
Several police officers were suspended for allegedly failing to respond appropriately in the initial stages of the shooting.
—ABC News, 19 Apr. 2026
Some of them are well crafted and appropriately limited.
—Joshua Vadeboncoeur, The Conversation, 17 Apr. 2026
Some individuals may have sensitivities or allergies, Ramping says, but it's generally considered safe when used appropriately.
—Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 17 Apr. 2026
Urgent care can help bridge that gap when the model is designed appropriately.
—Jeremy Morgan, Fortune, 16 Apr. 2026
Plants need an appropriately sized pot for two main reasons.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Apr. 2026
The lawsuit accuses the Sheriff’s Department of negligence, failing to conduct adequate safety checks and failing to appropriately supervise inmates.
—Tony Saavedra, Oc Register, 15 Apr. 2026
For most people, combining them is considered safe and may offer benefits for hydration and performance when used appropriately.
—Morgan Pearson, Verywell Health, 15 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appropriately
Adverb
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This allows residents to store and properly age a broader collection in a secure, professionally maintained environment.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
19 Apr. 2026
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Be sure to properly discard all smoking materials.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
19 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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By removing the decaying cells created by the high-salt diet, the drug allowed the remaining healthy tissue to maintain its elasticity and respond correctly to blood flow demands.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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Sam Malinski appeared to give the Avalanche the lead on a slap shot from above the left circle 10 seconds into the final period, but after the horn sounded and the goal was put in the scoreboard, the officials correctly ruled the puck had struck the outside of the net.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Appropriately.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appropriately. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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