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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Adverb
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Note that yogurt can still be enjoyed past the sell-by and use-by dates if stored properly.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
18 May 2025 -
The Dyneema Composite Fabric 8 (DCF 8) tub floor extends 9 inches (23 cm) in height to better protect from blowing rain and ground water, while the properly tiny holes of the no-see-um mesh keep even minuscule gnats and biting midges out while letting air circulate freely.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
17 May 2025
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Both are bright enough to be usable outdoors, though the Ultra is noticeably brighter.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
15 May 2025
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Strangely enough, United has hope this season despite their dreadful place in the EPL table — the Europa League final against Tottenham next Wednesday could deliver a Champions League slot next year.—
Chris Branch,
New York Times,
15 May 2025
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None of this adequately addresses the complex economic, sociological, political and personal reasons why women in America, and in most other prosperous countries, are having fewer children.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
17 May 2025
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School meal funding at the district-level similarly fails to adequately serve all communities in need.—
Grace Chung,
Hartford Courant,
17 May 2025
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“Suitably.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suitably. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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