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
The system worked properly to prevent tripping of additional breakers.
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Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2026
Sweep the cat litter into a dust pan and dispose of it properly.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 11 Apr. 2026
Once adhered properly, my press-ons last through the wear and tear of everyday life—on keyboards, NYC subway poles, and even at the gym.
—Amanda Le, InStyle, 11 Apr. 2026
Suzuki had left the dugout in the sixth to argue Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson did not properly execute a ABS challenge.
—CBS News, 11 Apr. 2026
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Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2026
Sweep the cat litter into a dust pan and dispose of it properly.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 11 Apr. 2026
Once adhered properly, my press-ons last through the wear and tear of everyday life—on keyboards, NYC subway poles, and even at the gym.
—Amanda Le, InStyle, 11 Apr. 2026
Suzuki had left the dugout in the sixth to argue Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson did not properly execute a ABS challenge.
—CBS News, 11 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for properly
Adverb
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Not every transition will feel timed correctly.—
Stephanie Dillon,
Rolling Stone,
15 Apr. 2026
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Wallstedt stopped 10 of 11 Ducks shots in the first period, then came out for the second wearing a jersey with his name spelled correctly and shut out Anaheim in the middle frame.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
15 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Learning to assess actual physical output helps a yoga practitioner adjust protein intake appropriately instead of following generic recommendations that are disconnected from a real-life experience.—
William Jones,
Ascend Agency,
13 Apr. 2026
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Costumes by Alice Bristow were appropriately turn-of-the-20th-century, with vividly colored kimonos for the chorus women.—
Scott Cantrell,
Dallas Morning News,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Properly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/properly. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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