beseems

Definition of beseemsnext
present tense third-person singular of beseem, archaic
as in suffices
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
  • That rationale for military power no longer suffices.
    Eliot A. Cohen, The Atlantic, 11 May 2026
  • This is not a moment where simply modeling democratic and humanitarian principles by our own behavior suffices.
    Ernesto Burden, Washington Post, 9 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • To promote the album, Rashad’s team scheduled events not only in Los Angeles and New York but also in Dallas and San Diego—not traditionally strong hip-hop markets, but places where Rashad does especially well.
    Kelefa Sanneh, New Yorker, 15 May 2026
  • The national debt has surpassed the GDP, Social Security and Medicare face looming financial crises, inflation is rising, families are struggling — and yet Congress does nothing.
    Letters to the Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 May 2026
Verb
  • The pulpy setup befits a paperback crime thriller but is infused with some self-aware marital satire.
    David Sims, The Atlantic, 27 Apr. 2026
  • But the meagreness of the world befits its protagonists, both of whom become stuck in certain phases after failing to come to grips with their formative traumas.
    Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 24 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • The Ranch suits anyone treating wellness as athletic training.
    Lauren Schuster, Sacbee.com, 9 May 2026
  • However, our Editors' Choice winner is Gusto, which provides exceptional payroll and HR management features in a best-in-class user experience that suits both novice and seasoned payroll managers.
    Kathy Yakal, PC Magazine, 6 May 2026
Verb
  • Complementing this portrait, executive producer Katie Lee Biegel serves as culinary consultant and food stylist, working alongside executive producer Ryan Biegel, to help bring the restaurant’s menu and culinary artistry vividly to life.
    Brent Lang, Variety, 13 May 2026
  • In addition to her writing duties, Kazan serves as co-showrunner and executive producer, with Jeb Stuart on as co-showrunner and executive producer as well.
    Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 13 May 2026
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“Beseems.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beseems. Accessed 17 May. 2026.

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