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
Moreover, peacetime regulations in Europe prevent much of the equipment from being used properly.
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Jack Watling, Foreign Affairs, 11 Nov. 2025
Hence the furniture and the decorations of a house, and the condition of the house and grounds, are properly considered as index to the character of its occupants.
—Kim Hew-Low, The Atlantic, 10 Nov. 2025
Yet some other experts agree with Cuban's assertion that students need to learn to use AI tools properly and productively to set themselves up for future success in the workplace.
—Tom Huddleston Jr., CNBC, 10 Nov. 2025
The family of a 4-year-old boy who was killed by a falling eucalyptus branch in Villa La Jolla Park earlier this year has filed a lawsuit, alleging the city of San Diego and its arborists failed to properly maintain the tree, which led to their son’s death.
—Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Nov. 2025
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Jack Watling, Foreign Affairs, 11 Nov. 2025
Hence the furniture and the decorations of a house, and the condition of the house and grounds, are properly considered as index to the character of its occupants.
—Kim Hew-Low, The Atlantic, 10 Nov. 2025
Yet some other experts agree with Cuban's assertion that students need to learn to use AI tools properly and productively to set themselves up for future success in the workplace.
—Tom Huddleston Jr., CNBC, 10 Nov. 2025
The family of a 4-year-old boy who was killed by a falling eucalyptus branch in Villa La Jolla Park earlier this year has filed a lawsuit, alleging the city of San Diego and its arborists failed to properly maintain the tree, which led to their son’s death.
—Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for properly
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Tips For Planting Bulbs When planting bulbs in the fall, prep the area first and make sure to space the bulbs and plant them correctly with these tips.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
10 Nov. 2025
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The study also found that the test correctly predicted the cancer's origin 92% of the time.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
9 Nov. 2025
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According to the Mayo Clinic, for some women experiencing perimenopausal symptoms, hormone replacement therapy (HRT) can help alleviate hot flashes and night sweats, protect against bone loss and reduce the risk of heart disease when used appropriately.—
Olivia Lee,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Nov. 2025
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Dane Laffrey's sets feel appropriately busy during the construction phase of the show, with ladders, buckets, and other equipment strewn about the stage.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Nov. 2025
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“Properly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/properly. Accessed 18 Nov. 2025.
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