as in incorrectly
in a mistaken or inappropriate way
the manufacturer's warranty is no longer valid if the appliance is used improperly
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Recent Examples of improperly
In all, 24 district and city attorneys filed the civil enforcement action alleging Sephora improperly handled the items defined as hazardous waste.
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Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 29 Sep. 2025
Applegreen won the contract after Waltham’s Global Partners alleged a key MassDOT official was improperly discussing the deal with officials connected to the Irish business.
—Chris Van Buskirk, Boston Herald, 29 Sep. 2025
Several people raised questions about whether responsibility lies with those digging, or those who allegedly, according to police, improperly marked the gas lines.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 26 Sep. 2025
Singer's suit adds that Williams improperly paid herself $98,000 for executive chef services during a time when the restaurant was not open.
—Lyndsay C. Green, Freep.com, 26 Sep. 2025
Last week, critics accused the FCC’s Carr of improperly exerting pressure on ABC and local broadcasters to cancel Kimmel — and that his threats were tantamount to a First Amendment violation.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 23 Sep. 2025
Avoid raw pumpkin that's been improperly washed, cooked, or prepared.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 23 Sep. 2025
Earlier this year, attorneys for the state accused Shineth Gonzales of improperly providing legal services to immigrants.
—Sam Tabachnik, Denver Post, 22 Sep. 2025
Leisure Investments violated its lease by treating its animals poorly and keeping the Seaquarium’s grounds improperly maintained, according to city officials.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 21 Sep. 2025
Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 29 Sep. 2025
Applegreen won the contract after Waltham’s Global Partners alleged a key MassDOT official was improperly discussing the deal with officials connected to the Irish business.
—Chris Van Buskirk, Boston Herald, 29 Sep. 2025
Several people raised questions about whether responsibility lies with those digging, or those who allegedly, according to police, improperly marked the gas lines.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 26 Sep. 2025
Singer's suit adds that Williams improperly paid herself $98,000 for executive chef services during a time when the restaurant was not open.
—Lyndsay C. Green, Freep.com, 26 Sep. 2025
Last week, critics accused the FCC’s Carr of improperly exerting pressure on ABC and local broadcasters to cancel Kimmel — and that his threats were tantamount to a First Amendment violation.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 23 Sep. 2025
Avoid raw pumpkin that's been improperly washed, cooked, or prepared.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 23 Sep. 2025
Earlier this year, attorneys for the state accused Shineth Gonzales of improperly providing legal services to immigrants.
—Sam Tabachnik, Denver Post, 22 Sep. 2025
Leisure Investments violated its lease by treating its animals poorly and keeping the Seaquarium’s grounds improperly maintained, according to city officials.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 21 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for improperly
Adverb
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Denham’s name was spelled incorrectly in an earlier version of this story.—
Hollace Ava Weiner,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Oct. 2025
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My question incorrectly presupposed that Kiffin had gotten over it.—
Blake Toppmeyer,
USA TODAY,
2 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Authorities in Oregon announced a murder suspect who was mistakenly released from prison earlier this week is back in custody after igniting a multi-day manhunt.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
26 Sep. 2025
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Ty Anthony Sage, 26, was mistakenly released on bail on Monday, officials said.—
Megan Forrester,
ABC News,
25 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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The story also said erroneously that Stripe took a cut of each transaction.—
Sharon Goldman,
Fortune,
30 Sep. 2025
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Some content creators on platforms including YouTube and TikTok mentioned Dahle’s plea agreement in videos, but also erroneously pointed to the judge as the source of the agreement.—
Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
12 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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The earliest accusation came in 1993 when the stepdaughter claimed to relatives that Errol touched her inappropriately at the family’s home.—
Nicole Acosta,
PEOPLE,
23 Sep. 2025
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In April 2024, Timothy Daugherty was pulled from his substitute teaching job at Spring Mills Elementary School in Highland Township after he was accused and later charged with inappropriately touching six victims, who were 9 to 11 years old.—
Lily Altavena,
Freep.com,
22 Sep. 2025
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“Improperly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/improperly. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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