beseemed

Definition of beseemednext
past tense of beseem, archaic
as in sufficed
to be fitting or proper ordered his servants to deck the hall with such adornments as might beseem for the holidays

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  • Everybody was on their best behavior Monday night, with the possible exception of one crucial play, and the clutch shot-making of Jokic and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander more than sufficed as great theater.
    Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 10 Mar. 2026
  • Pointing out that Jeanty has recorded 6, 8 and 6 receptions in his last three games would have probably sufficed at the case for this prop bet.
    Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2025
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  • Johnson’s office did not immediately respond to a request for comment Wednesday, nor did HUD officials.
    Lizzie Kane, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2025
  • The two men then said Smollett paid them to stage the attack, and Smollett was charged with filing a false police report; the charges were later dropped after Smollett paid a fine and did community service.
    Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 6 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • In Episode 12, Robby suggested Mohan's skill set and work rate were both better suited for geriatrics.
    Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
  • SMRs could be better suited to Southeast Asia, as they can be added to remote areas like islands and be connected to smaller or less-developed grids.
    Angelica Ang, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Piker’s inclusion befitted an era in which independent creators dominate.
    Abigail Sylvor Greenberg, Vanity Fair, 20 Mar. 2026
  • Parkinson was also rightly full of praise for Broadhead, whose all-round performance on Wednesday befitted his status as the club’s record signing.
    Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 27 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • Gauthier served as the backup in his first NHL game.
    Josh Yohe, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2026
  • The test also served as a rehearsal of sorts for re-entry day when the astronauts will suit back up for their return to Earth.
    William Harwood, CBS News, 6 Apr. 2026
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  • Geno Smith, who eventually became the starting QB in Seattle, also fit the mold of journeyman passer.
    Mike Kaye April 1, Charlotte Observer, 1 Apr. 2026
  • That did not fit the hopeful narrative of endless growth, and that story ended with billions of dollars in federal bailouts.
    Gary Shapiro, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2026
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“Beseemed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beseemed. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.

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