1
as in properly
in a manner suitable for the occasion or purpose
tried to appear suitably amused by his well-intentioned anecdote
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2
as in enough
in or to a degree or quantity that meets one's requirements or satisfaction
I need someone who's suitably versed in computers to help me decide what to buy
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Recent Examples of suitably
His hushed, ragged whisper feels suitably weathered, fitting a collection of songs that never are in a hurry.
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Stephen Thomas Erlewine,
Pitchfork,
22 June 2026
There is a lot riding on all involved improving a situation best described as chaotic and perhaps most suitably described as unwarranted.
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Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
19 June 2026
Wayne Randazzo and Mark Gubicza were suitably respectful of the team.
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Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
It was originally finished in Grecian White, but has been repainted in a suitably slick black.
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Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
4 June 2026
The effect feels modern, distinctive and suitably premium.
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Matthew MacConnell,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
Now the town finally has a suitably wonderful place to stay.
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Mary Lussiana,
Air Mail,
30 May 2026
Mixologist Giuseppe Atteo conjures up suitably fruity and herbivorous cocktails at the pale marble bar, themed for the seasons.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 May 2026
The ultimate aim of Chinese officials is to present their leader in the best possible light, while making their guest feel suitably respected.
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Sylvie Zhuang,
CNN Money,
13 May 2026
Stephen Thomas Erlewine,
Pitchfork,
22 June 2026
There is a lot riding on all involved improving a situation best described as chaotic and perhaps most suitably described as unwarranted.
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Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
19 June 2026
Wayne Randazzo and Mark Gubicza were suitably respectful of the team.
—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
It was originally finished in Grecian White, but has been repainted in a suitably slick black.
—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
4 June 2026
The effect feels modern, distinctive and suitably premium.
—
Matthew MacConnell,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
Now the town finally has a suitably wonderful place to stay.
—
Mary Lussiana,
Air Mail,
30 May 2026
Mixologist Giuseppe Atteo conjures up suitably fruity and herbivorous cocktails at the pale marble bar, themed for the seasons.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 May 2026
The ultimate aim of Chinese officials is to present their leader in the best possible light, while making their guest feel suitably respected.
—
Sylvie Zhuang,
CNN Money,
13 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for suitably
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Still, Calabrese says any kind of travel expenses should go through layers of approval and be properly justified.
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Feduccia got back to the front of the plate with plenty of time but wasn’t positioned properly to make the tag as Perdomo made a swim move and touched the plate with his right hand.
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Between daily high temperatures and warm overnight lows — which won't be low enough to offer much relief — more than 300 records are expected to be set by Saturday.
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Santorini’s cruise pressure has become visible enough that the Municipal Port Fund of Thira set a maximum of 8,000 cruise passengers per day for both 2025 and 2026.
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Workers correctly answered only about one-quarter of survey questions on retirement withdrawals, on average, and nearly half couldn't answer a single question correctly on that topic.
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Best Practices and Safety Precautions Like any product, diatomaceous earth needs to be applied correctly to actually work and to stay safe for you, your family, and pets.
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The court of appeal further ruled Guild had sufficiently alleged CCM had aided, and benefited from, then-Guild branch manager Christopher Flowers’s breach of his fiduciary duty to Guild.
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Check the temperature again in 24 hours to see if the refrigerator has cooled sufficiently.
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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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In my experience, most organizations communicate the outputs of intent without adequately communicating intent itself.
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Automatic sprinkler systems may not water larger balled and burlapped plants adequately, so monitor the plants and add water with a garden hose as needed.
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“Suitably.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suitably. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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