as in correctly
in a manner suitable for the occasion or purpose
the scouts were properly dressed for a week of camping
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Recent Examples of properly
Both Doncic and Reaves have been diagnosed with injuries that often take a month or more to heal properly, but the Lakers haven’t speculated on their availability beyond the next five games.
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ABC News, 4 Apr. 2026
Both Doncic and Reaves have been diagnosed with injuries that often take a month or more to heal properly, but the Lakers haven't speculated on their availability beyond the next five games.
—CBS News, 4 Apr. 2026
The person in charge also couldn’t explain how to properly sanitize food-contact surfaces.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Apr. 2026
It was left in a damp pile or didn't dry properly.
—Aliyah Rodriguez, The Spruce, 4 Apr. 2026
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ABC News, 4 Apr. 2026
Both Doncic and Reaves have been diagnosed with injuries that often take a month or more to heal properly, but the Lakers haven't speculated on their availability beyond the next five games.
—CBS News, 4 Apr. 2026
The person in charge also couldn’t explain how to properly sanitize food-contact surfaces.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Apr. 2026
It was left in a damp pile or didn't dry properly.
—Aliyah Rodriguez, The Spruce, 4 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for properly
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The Goldman Sachs data, which shows real productivity acceleration in industries with higher adoption rates, suggests that the gap may be closing—but only for firms that have actually deployed the tools and done so correctly.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
1 Apr. 2026
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Foster said a few people correctly guessed the breed combination.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
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Courier lockers—commonly used in apartment buildings, offices and parcel collection hubs—typically rely on drivers selecting an appropriately sized compartment for each delivery.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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If a match is found, the scanner will be given clear instructions on how to alert the company, which will then share the evidence appropriately.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Mar. 2026
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“Properly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/properly. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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