as in properly
in a manner suitable for the occasion or purpose
make sure you greet our guests appropriately
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Recent Examples of appropriately
Podnews also publishes a weekly podcast, named appropriately Podcast Weekly Review with James Cridland and Sam Sethi.
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Frank Racioppi,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Auditors found Step Up spent an additional $52,000 without records to verify the money was spent appropriately, or that it was even used for participants of the Sacramento program.
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Theresa Clift,
Sacbee.com,
29 June 2026
Dress appropriately for the weather.
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Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
28 June 2026
Mexico duly paid tribute to their absent hero, appropriately, with a lame duck first-half performance.
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Jack Lang,
New York Times,
26 June 2026
Dress For Sleep Success One of the easiest ways to improve your in-flight rest is dressing appropriately.
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Alesandra Dubin,
Southern Living,
23 June 2026
Because probate laws vary by state and estate situations can be complex, consulting an estate attorney or financial professional can also help families avoid mistakes and ensure creditors are handled appropriately.
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Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
Langley has recruited women to open for every date, choosing Gabriella Rose, Kaitlin Butts, Avery Anna, Laci Kaye Booth, and Madeline Edwards for the tour, which kicked off in May and concludes this August in, appropriately, Texas.
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Marissa R. Moss,
Rolling Stone,
19 June 2026
Instead, focus on pieces that are appropriately scaled to the room and leave enough space for comfortable walkways.
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Natasha Bazika,
Martha Stewart,
19 June 2026
Frank Racioppi,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Auditors found Step Up spent an additional $52,000 without records to verify the money was spent appropriately, or that it was even used for participants of the Sacramento program.
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Theresa Clift,
Sacbee.com,
29 June 2026
Dress appropriately for the weather.
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Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
28 June 2026
Mexico duly paid tribute to their absent hero, appropriately, with a lame duck first-half performance.
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Jack Lang,
New York Times,
26 June 2026
Dress For Sleep Success One of the easiest ways to improve your in-flight rest is dressing appropriately.
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Alesandra Dubin,
Southern Living,
23 June 2026
Because probate laws vary by state and estate situations can be complex, consulting an estate attorney or financial professional can also help families avoid mistakes and ensure creditors are handled appropriately.
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Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
Langley has recruited women to open for every date, choosing Gabriella Rose, Kaitlin Butts, Avery Anna, Laci Kaye Booth, and Madeline Edwards for the tour, which kicked off in May and concludes this August in, appropriately, Texas.
—
Marissa R. Moss,
Rolling Stone,
19 June 2026
Instead, focus on pieces that are appropriately scaled to the room and leave enough space for comfortable walkways.
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Natasha Bazika,
Martha Stewart,
19 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appropriately
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The chronic disease, which impairs the body’s ability to properly regulate blood sugar, contributed to 94,445 deaths that year.
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Consoles, controllers, accessories, weird VR gloves that never worked properly, but mostly the games themselves.
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In 1785, astronomer William Herschel set about mapping our galaxy, correctly determining the disk-like shape of the Milky Way but incorrectly placing the solar system at its heart.
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Choosing the right products and using them correctly supports overall health and well-being.
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“Appropriately.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appropriately. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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