as in properly
in a manner suitable for the occasion or purpose
in a congruously solemn voice, he recited the oath of office
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for congruously
Adverb
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This makes storing homemade bread properly even more important to help retain its freshness.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
24 May 2026 -
About 1 in 3 states didn’t even employ one staffer whose full-time job was to ensure that nonprofit funds were properly managed and that people in their states who ran nonprofits were upholding their financial and ethical duties, according to the survey.—
Sarah Webber,
Fortune,
24 May 2026
Adverb
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Oliver began Wednesday’s quarterfinals by correctly spelling lalopathy, a disorder of speech.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
27 May 2026
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Benjamin qualified for the national bee by winning the San Diego County Scripps Regional Spelling Bee in March, correctly spelling kenosis, the relinquishment of divine attributes by Jesus Christ in becoming human, in the 23rd round.—
City News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 May 2026
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The memo also appears to anticipate concerns about conflicts of interest, suggesting ICE must ensure that the attorney pursuing any fraud violation is appropriately separated from litigation of the underlying immigration case.—
Nicole Sganga,
CBS News,
26 May 2026
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At the same time, there is work being done to help kids learn to appropriately use and interact with AI.—
Larry English,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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“Congruously.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/congruously. Accessed 31 May. 2026.
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