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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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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
One twist yields a single suitably sized towel.
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Glae Thien, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
An aunt who lived across the street from the Sontags, in the Valley, had identified Susan as a suitably bright friend for him.
—Alex Ross, New Yorker, 14 Mar. 2026
Here, expect uncluttered communal spaces and kids splashing in the suitably shallow terrace pool (which is well appreciated in a city where temps regularly exceed 95°).
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Mar. 2026
Pricing has yet to be confirmed, but expect the grand limousine to carry a suitably grand price tag, starting above $80,000.
—Sean Evans, Robb Report, 11 Mar. 2026
Billy Idol has been more than forthcoming over the years about his various drug addictions during the peak of his career, so much so that his new documentary is called, quite suitably, Billy Idol Should Be Dead.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 6 Mar. 2026
Aren’t those honors more suitably given in White House ceremonies?
—Chicago Tribune, 26 Feb. 2026
Tourelles, a type of turret, were historically used for military purposes—suitably, this is where the titular Traitors come to plot their next murder.
—Alison McDermott, Architectural Digest, 19 Feb. 2026
The sides, such as green chile corn pudding, creamy mac and cheese, collards, and cowboy pinto beans, are as much a draw as the meats, while desserts like banana pudding and chocolate dirt pie provide a suitably indulgent finish.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 16 Feb. 2026
Glae Thien, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
An aunt who lived across the street from the Sontags, in the Valley, had identified Susan as a suitably bright friend for him.
—Alex Ross, New Yorker, 14 Mar. 2026
Here, expect uncluttered communal spaces and kids splashing in the suitably shallow terrace pool (which is well appreciated in a city where temps regularly exceed 95°).
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Mar. 2026
Pricing has yet to be confirmed, but expect the grand limousine to carry a suitably grand price tag, starting above $80,000.
—Sean Evans, Robb Report, 11 Mar. 2026
Billy Idol has been more than forthcoming over the years about his various drug addictions during the peak of his career, so much so that his new documentary is called, quite suitably, Billy Idol Should Be Dead.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 6 Mar. 2026
Aren’t those honors more suitably given in White House ceremonies?
—Chicago Tribune, 26 Feb. 2026
Tourelles, a type of turret, were historically used for military purposes—suitably, this is where the titular Traitors come to plot their next murder.
—Alison McDermott, Architectural Digest, 19 Feb. 2026
The sides, such as green chile corn pudding, creamy mac and cheese, collards, and cowboy pinto beans, are as much a draw as the meats, while desserts like banana pudding and chocolate dirt pie provide a suitably indulgent finish.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 16 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for suitably
Adverb
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So excited to have properly chilled wine.—
Anna Moeslein,
Glamour,
16 Mar. 2026
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The track was built properly, with the fencing, the walls.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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The products really are versatile, customizable, and comfortable enough to wear all day.—
Anna Moeslein,
Glamour,
16 Mar. 2026
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His five-on-five play, for me, is not aggressive enough.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
15 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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At present, the model can correctly gauge that risk 60 percent of the time, Griffin says.—
Jyoti Madhusoodanan,
Scientific American,
17 Mar. 2026
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The market would spend the next decade swinging between euphoria and collapse, wiping out the life savings of many while producing generational wealth for the savvy few who correctly rode the wave.—
Clara Molot,
Vanity Fair,
17 Mar. 2026
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Drugs like retatrutide may be most appropriate for someone who has a body mass index above 45 – above 30 is considered obese – and for whom existing drugs haven’t worked sufficiently, Dushay said.—
Meg Tirrell,
CNN Money,
19 Mar. 2026
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Even though Judge DeMarchi reasoned that Taylor is not a public figure and thus did not need to prove actual malice, Taylor still came up short in establishing that ESPN’s statements about him were sufficiently false.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
19 Mar. 2026
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The endowment worried the tower could fall into disrepair under CapRadio’s stewardship and sought to donate it to KVIE, an organization that endowment board members believed could appropriately maintain the tower.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
17 Mar. 2026
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The lens is appropriately sized for gimbals and handheld photography.—
Jim Fisher,
PC Magazine,
16 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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This packable jacket will take up next to no space in your suitcase, and the high collared design, adjustable hem, and sleeve cuffs will keep you adequately protected from the heaviest of downpours.—
Michelle Baricevic,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Mar. 2026
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Critics of the administration have said that the current stance still shows that the administration didn’t adequately plan for the retaliation from Iran in the strait.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Mar. 2026
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“Suitably.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suitably. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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