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
Lines, who is being represented by attorneys at the Tech Justice Law Project and the Social Media Victims Law Center, argues in his suit that OpenAI failed to properly warn him that ChatGPT could exacerbate his disability.
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Maggie Harrison Dupré,
Futurism,
2 July 2026
Garcia agreed with Smid’s assessment that, in regards to Saulter’s comments about Karen Charles, procedures were followed properly.
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Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 July 2026
Done properly, feedback provides employees with confidence, alignment and momentum.
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Jason Richmond,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
One climber slipped and fell about 700 feet after his equipment was not properly fastened, according to the Siskiyou County Sheriff’s Office and climbing ranger Nick Meyers.
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James Ward,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
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Maggie Harrison Dupré,
Futurism,
2 July 2026
Garcia agreed with Smid’s assessment that, in regards to Saulter’s comments about Karen Charles, procedures were followed properly.
—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 July 2026
Done properly, feedback provides employees with confidence, alignment and momentum.
—
Jason Richmond,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
One climber slipped and fell about 700 feet after his equipment was not properly fastened, according to the Siskiyou County Sheriff’s Office and climbing ranger Nick Meyers.
—
James Ward,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for properly
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In 1785, astronomer William Herschel set about mapping our galaxy, correctly determining the disk-like shape of the Milky Way but incorrectly placing the solar system at its heart.
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Choosing the right products and using them correctly supports overall health and well-being.
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Podnews also publishes a weekly podcast, named appropriately Podcast Weekly Review with James Cridland and Sam Sethi.
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Auditors found Step Up spent an additional $52,000 without records to verify the money was spent appropriately, or that it was even used for participants of the Sacramento program.
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“Properly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/properly. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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