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
  • So, suffice to say, the team still thinks Schiavone is a primary catcher.
    Chandler Rome, New York Times, 25 May 2026
  • So long as the team does well enough, that might suffice to sustain the sport’s velocity.
    Leander Schaerlaeckens, New Yorker, 22 May 2026
Verb
  • Rather than attacking all rapidly growing cells, as chemotherapy does, the drug targets a key cancer-driving pathway known as KRAS, which is involved in more than 90% of pancreatic tumors.
    Luzdelia Caballero, CBS News, 5 June 2026
  • Ionic liquids are essentially salts that stay in liquid form even in the vacuum of space, which very few materials can do.
    Omar Kardoudi June 05, New Atlas, 5 June 2026
Verb
  • Denim befitting Marie Antoinette, a new generation of heritage brands and denim with a human touch are among the themes Amy Leverton, the founder of Denim Dudes, is presenting for Fall/Winter 2027-2028.
    Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 2 June 2026
  • No matter how much someone disagrees with recent decisions by the high court, threatening to subordinate judicial independence to the whims of a political party befits a banana republic.
    Washington Post Editorial Board, Twin Cities, 29 May 2026
Verb
  • The complaint alleges the defendants failed to manufacture, supply and serve food safe for human consumption and violated federal food safety laws and USDA performance standards governing ground beef.
    Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2026
  • Goins said the turnout Saturday reflected a sense of unity and hoped the protest would serve as a path forward for change and empowering communities of color, especially.
    Molly Gibbs, Mercury News, 31 May 2026
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  • The bath products are from Ortigia, a Sicilian brand, that suited the colonial vibe of the place.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
  • Zone 2 remains genuinely well-suited for beginners, older adults, people returning from injury, and anyone who needs a sustainable low-stress way to stay active.
    Allison Palmer June 2, Sacbee.com, 2 June 2026
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  • The marble bathrooms are fitted with both deep soaking tubs and walk-in showers—two options for using the Guerlain bath products—plus heated flooring and flat-screen televisions embedded in the fog-free mirrors.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 June 2026
  • Karl-Anthony Towns has been great on both ends, giving Victor Wembanyama fits defensively while scoring six points on aggressive drives to the hoop.
    Andrew Greif, NBC news, 4 June 2026
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“Beseem.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beseem. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.

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