beseemed

Definition of beseemednext
past tense of beseem, archaic
as in sufficed
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
  • Pointing out that Jeanty has recorded 6, 8 and 6 receptions in his last three games would have probably sufficed at the case for this prop bet.
    Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2025
  • While there has been a boom in development, demand hasn’t sufficed to fill them.
    George Avalos, Mercury News, 25 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • Johnson’s office did not immediately respond to a request for comment Wednesday, nor did HUD officials.
    Lizzie Kane, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2025
  • The two men then said Smollett paid them to stage the attack, and Smollett was charged with filing a false police report; the charges were later dropped after Smollett paid a fine and did community service.
    Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 6 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • It’s best suited for beginners and sensitive skin.
    Allison Palmer Updated February 25, Miami Herald, 25 Feb. 2026
  • This finish is well-suited for classic interiors, vintage pieces, statement hardware, and other decor that doesn't shy away from attention.
    Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Parkinson was also rightly full of praise for Broadhead, whose all-round performance on Wednesday befitted his status as the club’s record signing.
    Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 27 Nov. 2025
  • The pair, along with a live band, gave the song an intimate, psychedelic vibe that befitted its inspiration.
    Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 28 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • 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
  • Northwood’s culinary students were always churning out great food — lasagna, chicken cordon bleu, and Cornish hens served in warm nests of baked bread — and no one wanted to miss the meals.
    Keith O'Brien, Rolling Stone, 22 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Harald returned aboard a medical airplane to Norway, where he was fitted with a permanent pacemaker.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2026
  • The program also focuses on community outreach, so people can learn how native plants fit into a healthy yard or garden.
    Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Feb. 2026
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“Beseemed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beseemed. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.

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