beseem

Definition of beseemnext
archaic
as in to suffice
to be fitting or proper ordered his servants to deck the hall with such adornments as might beseem for the holidays

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  • Breaking down such a layered metaphysical concept with the relatively few words left in this review would be a fool’s errand, but suffice it to say that all of the math miraculously checks out.
    Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 26 Jan. 2026
  • Potato sacks were restitched as dresses for the girls while ugly brogans that didn’t fit had to suffice as shoes.
    Nathan Smith, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2026
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  • Coming from both the Sun and also omnidirectionally from elsewhere across the Universe, these cosmic rays all behaved the same way normal particles do on Earth, except were at significantly greater energies.
    Big Think, Big Think, 30 Jan. 2026
  • Some of Thursday’s decline was related to Wall Street not being happy with how much the company was spending on investments for the future (capital expenditures), and the cloud business Azure may not have done as well as some hoped.
    Jason Gewirtz, CNBC, 30 Jan. 2026
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  • These protests were modest in scale and short-lived, befitting a spontaneous expression of frustration rather than a national rebellion.
    Davood Moradian, The Atlantic, 26 Jan. 2026
  • And befitting an administration filled with reality TV stars, a policy of human pain and suffering is presently being repackaged as spectacle.
    Ta-Nehisi Coates, Vanity Fair, 26 Jan. 2026
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  • Nguyen pleaded guilty last year to a felony charge and multiple misdemeanors and is now serving a seven-year prison sentence, according to the Brooklyn District Attorney's Office.
    Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 1 Feb. 2026
  • Today, the Yamuna serves as the backbone of Delhi’s water infrastructure, providing roughly 40% of the capital’s supply.
    Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 1 Feb. 2026
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  • It’s particularly suited to tasks that involve mountains of documents and technical verbiage.
    Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 27 Jan. 2026
  • The Evergreen is a non-towable tiny house that would suit small living enthusiasts who want to put down some roots and enjoy more space and flexibility.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 26 Jan. 2026
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  • As folks came and went, the neighborhood changed its name to fit the times—East Harlem, then Italian Harlem, then El Barrio or Spanish Harlem for those who couldn’t roll their r’s.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 29 Jan. 2026
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“Beseem.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beseem. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.

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