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
The men in the cast – Ben Jacoby and Brent Thiessen – are suitably smarmy in their stick-thin roles, with the supporting adult actresses – Sarah Bockel and Lael Van Keuren – playing the mothers with caricature zeal.
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Greg Evans, Deadline, 22 Apr. 2026
Newest addition to Faena is Qui’s intimate, six-seater El Secreto Omakase dining room - walls are suitably lined with speakeasy black onyx.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 2026
The cause of the time loop is suitably tragic, and forces O'Neill to relive some of his own trauma.
—Daryl Baxter, Space.com, 14 Apr. 2026
To that end, suitably trance-like original EDM songs by Jack Antonoff, Charli XCX and FKA twigs, alongside Daniel Hart’s score, are a vital component.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 14 Apr. 2026
The finale is a suitably grotesque affair with a body count that’s impressive even by genre standards.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 27 Mar. 2026
One twist yields a single suitably sized towel.
—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
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
Greg Evans, Deadline, 22 Apr. 2026
Newest addition to Faena is Qui’s intimate, six-seater El Secreto Omakase dining room - walls are suitably lined with speakeasy black onyx.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 2026
The cause of the time loop is suitably tragic, and forces O'Neill to relive some of his own trauma.
—Daryl Baxter, Space.com, 14 Apr. 2026
To that end, suitably trance-like original EDM songs by Jack Antonoff, Charli XCX and FKA twigs, alongside Daniel Hart’s score, are a vital component.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 14 Apr. 2026
The finale is a suitably grotesque affair with a body count that’s impressive even by genre standards.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 27 Mar. 2026
One twist yields a single suitably sized towel.
—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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for suitably
Adverb
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People dispense advice to our heroine of the kind that one encounters in stories properly poised on the cusp of life.—
James Wood,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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Cook County Public Guardian Charles Golbert, whose staff oversees the cases of more than 600 adults under guardianship and has helped champion the bill, said face-to-face meetings are standard practice in his office prior to appointment and are crucial to properly assessing the person’s needs.—
Christy Gutowski,
Chicago Tribune,
3 May 2026
Adverb
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Is the supporting cast good enough?—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 May 2026
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Where the Legislature fell short was not going far enough.—
Mark Dee
May 3,
Idaho Statesman,
3 May 2026
Adverb
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If some people don’t pay their taxes or register their vehicles correctly, that cost gets pushed onto everyone else.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
29 Apr. 2026
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Part of the issue, Lopez argues, is that judges aren't correctly using someone's criminal history when making a determination on if someone should remain in jail until their trial.—
Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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But a sufficiently creative prompt can frame any harmful action as a legitimate one.—
Evan Johnson,
IEEE Spectrum,
30 Apr. 2026
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However, critics have accused microstock agencies of not being sufficiently cognizant of the need to offer diverse representations.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
30 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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In his opinion, and those of some other attorneys he’s talked with, there’s a belief that plea agreements coming from the prosecutor’s office aren’t always being handled appropriately.—
Shelley Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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However, used appropriately, the approach has yielded positive results.—
Karen McIntyre,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
27 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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If nothing else, this conference should more than adequately prepare both clubs for the post-season.—
Kirk Bohls,
Houston Chronicle,
30 Apr. 2026
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Other ways of challenging Roundup Lawyers for the company and the DOJ said there are ways other than through state courts that both a manufacturer and the EPA can be challenged for failing to adequately protect public safety.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Suitably.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suitably. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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