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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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
Aren’t those honors more suitably given in White House ceremonies?
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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
Nevertheless, Fennell tries to give her characters a suitably tragic ending.
—Meg Walters, Glamour, 16 Feb. 2026
Accommodation includes 12 deluxe cabins, 18 suites, and one suitably flashy La Dolce Vita Suite.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 13 Feb. 2026
When choosing a portable heater, look for one that is suitably sized for your room.
—Michelle Ullman, The Spruce, 10 Feb. 2026
Will the allocation of a human therapist to the person be suitably sensible, given the scarcity issue at play?
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 19 Jan. 2026
Jackie Prutsman is suitably acerbic and Aspen Thompson has particular fun with some physical comedy in the second act.
—Matthew J. Palm, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Jan. 2026
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
Nevertheless, Fennell tries to give her characters a suitably tragic ending.
—Meg Walters, Glamour, 16 Feb. 2026
Accommodation includes 12 deluxe cabins, 18 suites, and one suitably flashy La Dolce Vita Suite.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 13 Feb. 2026
When choosing a portable heater, look for one that is suitably sized for your room.
—Michelle Ullman, The Spruce, 10 Feb. 2026
Will the allocation of a human therapist to the person be suitably sensible, given the scarcity issue at play?
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 19 Jan. 2026
Jackie Prutsman is suitably acerbic and Aspen Thompson has particular fun with some physical comedy in the second act.
—Matthew J. Palm, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for suitably
Adverb
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This gas is used in the rockets to keep their fuel tanks pressurized so that propellant can flow properly during operation.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Feb. 2026
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While riding mowers include safety functions such as automatic shut-offs, blade brakes, and rollover protection, the sheer size of the machine increases the injury risk if it is not properly handled.—
Nadia Hassani,
The Spruce,
22 Feb. 2026
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The company’s leadership had originally conceived Insider as a premium add-on to the Economist’s subscription, but decided that the demand wasn’t great enough to sustain the video series as its own offering, and folded it into the existing magazine subscription.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
23 Feb. 2026
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McIlroy hit his 30-foot birdie putt just hard enough to fall at the famed 18th green to move into a second-place tie with Kitayama.—
Steve Galluzzo,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Even an older coat can remain wearable for decades if it has been stored correctly and maintained over time.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
25 Feb. 2026
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This can be disastrous for a computational application that requires that all mathematical operations be performed correctly.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
24 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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To clean light soot buildup, Silva-Nash recommends using a quality glass cleaner paired with a microfiber cloth to sufficiently restore clarity.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
27 Feb. 2026
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The judge said the organization did not sufficiently prove the president was exceeding his powers.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
26 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Dallas was slightly oversupplied and Houston was appropriately supplied.—
Travis Webb,
Austin American Statesman,
24 Feb. 2026
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Repackage the cottage cheese in an appropriately sized freezer-safe storage container or airtight plastic bag.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
23 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Root rot can be a problem when plants are overwatered, or soil does not adequately drain.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
22 Feb. 2026
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Every service that the Sheriff’s Office is mandated to provide is predicated on the ability to adequately staff.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Suitably.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suitably. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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