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
But the episode's conclusion could also function as a suitably ambiguous ending.
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Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Dec. 2025
And, with Netflix being the world's biggest streaming platform, the figures are suitably massive.
—Griff Griffin, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2025
Klein kept his promise, delivering an unflinching — though suitably glittery — portrait of the showbusiness icon.
—Jordan Runtagh, PEOPLE, 22 Nov. 2025
My parents were suitably humble, but their eyes glittered with pride.
—Madhuri Vijay, New Yorker, 16 Nov. 2025
The sight gags were funny, and suitably weird.
—Michael Tedder, The Atlantic, 16 Nov. 2025
The evening, presented by Chanel, made for a suitably starry reunion.
—Sam Sussman, Vogue, 13 Nov. 2025
Lorenz Dangel and Peter Hinderthur contribute separate musical components to a suitably ominous, incantatory soundtrack.
—Dennis Harvey, Variety, 12 Nov. 2025
For organizations tasked with protecting such infrastructure, the major challenge is designing security systems that are both suitably resilient and intelligent.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2025
Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Dec. 2025
And, with Netflix being the world's biggest streaming platform, the figures are suitably massive.
—Griff Griffin, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2025
Klein kept his promise, delivering an unflinching — though suitably glittery — portrait of the showbusiness icon.
—Jordan Runtagh, PEOPLE, 22 Nov. 2025
My parents were suitably humble, but their eyes glittered with pride.
—Madhuri Vijay, New Yorker, 16 Nov. 2025
The sight gags were funny, and suitably weird.
—Michael Tedder, The Atlantic, 16 Nov. 2025
The evening, presented by Chanel, made for a suitably starry reunion.
—Sam Sussman, Vogue, 13 Nov. 2025
Lorenz Dangel and Peter Hinderthur contribute separate musical components to a suitably ominous, incantatory soundtrack.
—Dennis Harvey, Variety, 12 Nov. 2025
For organizations tasked with protecting such infrastructure, the major challenge is designing security systems that are both suitably resilient and intelligent.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for suitably
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This timing is meant to ensure the pill absorbs properly, McCoy explained.—
Jenna Anderson,
Health,
7 Jan. 2026
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Keep in mind that firm menstrual cups are more likely to open properly after being inserted.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
7 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Love opened the season with a win at Daytona and closed it with a win at Phoenix -- his only two victories of the season but good enough in that format for a championship.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
13 Jan. 2026
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McAllister says that Red Delicious apples are relatively high in PPO and pears are moderate—lower than bananas, but still enough that pairing them can cause some loss.—
Heather Riske,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 Jan. 2026
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With the pick, everyone but Thicke now has a correct guess to their name — Jeong correctly guessed David Ortiz was Googly Eyes in the premiere, McCarthy-Wahlberg nabbed the Croissants, and Ora called out her longtime pal, Haddish.—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 Jan. 2026
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According to some care labels, specific wool coats can be washed at home if done correctly with a gentle wool wash or detergent, low water temperatures, and gentle agitation.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
14 Jan. 2026
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But do the hierarchy want another frank agitator in Maresca, having been sufficiently chastened by Amorim’s semi-regular public declarations?—
Peter South,
New York Times,
5 Jan. 2026
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And how will their rolling hardware sufficiently navigate London’s Roman roads and medieval meanderings?—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
5 Jan. 2026
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Williams made an appropriately horny joke during an interview with Gayle King, while Storrie's interactions with The Bear star Ayo Edebiri made the rounds online.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 Jan. 2026
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But at what cost if talent and assets are not managed appropriately?—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Fortune,
12 Jan. 2026
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His housing policies catered to the wealthy and real estate elites, failed to adequately invest in public housing and lower-income neighborhoods and greatly increased the city’s affordable housing crisis.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Earlier on Thursday, Judge Curtis Faber rejected Weinstein's bid for a new trial in Haley's case, ruling juror complaints about decorum in the deliberation room were adequately addressed.—
Aaron Katersky,
ABC News,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Suitably.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suitably. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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