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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My mentor showed me how to properly glide and all of that stuff.—
Griselda Flores,
Billboard,
30 May 2025 -
Fluffing is also essential for keeping the down fill properly distributed for maximum warmth and comfort.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
30 May 2025
Adverb
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Such belief did not stretch far enough at Old Trafford on Sunday.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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When a technology becomes important enough to shape the course of society, the discourse around it needs to change.—
Joshua Rothman,
New Yorker,
27 May 2025
Adverb
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Harry Bertoia Bar Stools from Knoll (Set of 2) $1,500 1stDibs These Harry Bertoia stools spotted on 1stDibs are the type of seats that can be dressed up or down—or left alone to be adequately admired.—
Kelly Dawson,
Architectural Digest,
28 May 2025
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The lawsuit also pointed to Coors Field's netting, asserting that the protective material did not adequately extend throughout the ballpark.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
26 May 2025
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“Suitably.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suitably. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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