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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Verb
  • Asparagus doesn't have intense watering needs–about 1 or 2 inches of water per week will typically suffice.
    Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 23 Feb. 2026
  • And, suffice it to say, it will be watched closely.
    Mark Woods, Florida Times-Union, 20 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Nor did Liu attempt a quadruple toe loop as did the Russian Adeliia Petrosian.
    Bora Erden, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2026
  • Through a stellar debut season, freshman Jazzy Davidson has done everything for USC that was asked of her.
    Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Some American viewers were pulled into it by a boring—and slightly embarrassing—poster of Harrison Ford, smirking in a suit, while a loyal Melanie Griffith clings to his shoulder and Sigourney Weaver, as befits her role of nemesis, gives a wicked smile.
    Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 16 Feb. 2026
  • Brooches befit the tweed tailoring, and velvet was modernized in a sleek olive green column dress and a little black evening gown.
    Anika Reed, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • According to the European Avalanche Warning Services (EAWS), at least 99 people have died since October 2025, mostly in the Alps — the mountain range that serves as the continent’s skiing hub and sprawls across several countries including France, Italy, Switzerland and Austria.
    Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 22 Feb. 2026
  • Alternatively, paddle or trek to Yau Ley Seafood Restaurant on Sai Kung, where the catch of the day is served with a side of authentic and family-friendly Hong Kong charm.
    Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • As much as short hair suits Joey King, this shoulder-length, blunt cut with bangs might just be even more stunning.
    Krista Carter, InStyle, 17 Feb. 2026
  • Different watering methods like bottom watering, top watering, and submerging can help suit specific succulent needs.
    Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 16 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Despite her absence due to a leg injury, Centennial still gave the Trailblazers fits as Kansas commit Cydnee Bryant led the way.
    Justin Vigil Zuniga, Daily News, 19 Feb. 2026
  • Inflation, not created equal Helping drive that disconnect, Stoller and economists say, is the fact that inflation isn’t one size fits all.
    Alex Harring, CNBC, 18 Feb. 2026
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“Beseem.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beseem. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.

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