as in properly
in a manner suitable for the occasion or purpose
the governor meetly and rightly did his duty when he vetoed a bill that was clearly unconstitutional
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Adverb
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The most exciting feature is the realistic mask, though, which has mesh eyes for kids to see through while trick-or-treating, and an adjustable strap to fit their head properly.—
Katrina Cossey,
Parents,
1 Oct. 2025 -
Excess moisture will cause quicker spoilage or keep them from browning properly.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
30 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Ruminating on the royal aspect, Mariah then correctly landed on Lady Gaga.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
30 Sep. 2025
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Horford needed a talented team that would use him correctly and put him in a position to chase an elusive championship.—
Jay King,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Yet, if a person is not appropriately dressed or is unable to regulate the temperature, prolonged exposure to any environment that is cooler than the body might result in hypothermia.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
6 Oct. 2025
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Perhaps appropriately, Clooney's new movie Jay Kelly follows him as an aging actor who reflects on the choices he's made over a long and successful career while traveling through Europe with his manager (Adam Sandler).—
Tommy McArdle,
PEOPLE,
6 Oct. 2025
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“Meetly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meetly. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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