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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Spend the extra time in creating a campaign properly or work with someone who understands Meta advertising.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025 -
According to the lawsuit, the baby did not properly descend during labor—likely due to shoulder dystocia, a complication that occurs when a baby’s shoulder becomes stuck behind the mother’s pubic bone.—
Melissa Noel,
Essence,
23 June 2025
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But then the wheels in motion couldn’t get it together fast enough.—
Lexi Carson,
HollywoodReporter,
20 June 2025
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If Miller’s wide-eyed turn leaves him more of a blank slate than necessary, that works well enough for a character who just might still have a shot at one day becoming a whole, functional person.—
Dennis Harvey,
Variety,
20 June 2025
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Beyond that, agentic AI will be adequately secured only by applying security to the network.—
Patrick Moorhead,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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Malik Nabers did not practice all spring due to a toe injury that Daboll still has not adequately explained.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
18 June 2025
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“Suitably.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suitably. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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