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
So can warming up your ankles properly.
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Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
The devices need to be properly calibrated and aligned to deliver reliable video evidence—and that’s not always easy.
—Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 13 June 2026
Murray was one of the founding members of People in Need of Environmental Safety (PINES), a local advocacy group, which has pushed NIPSCO to mitigate and properly test for arsenic levels and other pollutants linked to coal ash disposal.
—Christiana Freitag, Chicago Tribune, 13 June 2026
Hot Tubs and Pool Decks While properly maintained pools and hot tubs are generally safe, the surrounding areas can be another story.
—Kristy Tolley, Travel + Leisure, 13 June 2026
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Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
The devices need to be properly calibrated and aligned to deliver reliable video evidence—and that’s not always easy.
—Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 13 June 2026
Murray was one of the founding members of People in Need of Environmental Safety (PINES), a local advocacy group, which has pushed NIPSCO to mitigate and properly test for arsenic levels and other pollutants linked to coal ash disposal.
—Christiana Freitag, Chicago Tribune, 13 June 2026
Hot Tubs and Pool Decks While properly maintained pools and hot tubs are generally safe, the surrounding areas can be another story.
—Kristy Tolley, Travel + Leisure, 13 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for properly
Adverb
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Players must match the circles to the correct side while also clicking their controller correctly.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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Back in 1996, Darling observed, correctly, that a good ranking in the Extel survey could add thousands to an analyst’s salary.—
Ian King,
CNBC,
17 June 2026
Adverb
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The sequel recently premiered, appropriately enough, in London.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
16 June 2026
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Fit Select a dog cooling collar that will fit your pet appropriately.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
15 June 2026
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“Properly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/properly. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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