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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Israeli officials are reportedly hoping for the U.S. to take a more proactive role in ensuring that the Lebanese army is properly deployed and the terms of the ceasefire are enforced on Hezbollah’s remaining personnel.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
18 Jan. 2025 -
In an edit to the original post, the teen reiterated that his parent’s basement is incredibly cold in January — even when the heat is on — noting that the insulation was likely never properly installed.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
18 Jan. 2025
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There were seven head-coaching vacancies in the winter of 2021, and only one team was crazy enough to call Campbell.—
Zak Keefer,
The Athletic,
15 Jan. 2025
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Despite the late push, the 9-8 record was not good enough to land a playoff berth.—
Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell,
Newsweek,
15 Jan. 2025
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Regenerative braking systems are not strong enough to stop an EV quickly in an emergency, and all EVs have a normal brake pedal in the customary location that will slow the vehicle adequately whenever it is called upon.—
Peter Douglas,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Jan. 2025
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Still, de Moraes argued that Bolsonaro had not adequately proved that he was invited to the inauguration.—
Gabriela Sá Pessoa and Mauricio Savarese,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Jan. 2025
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“Suitably.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suitably. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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