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
This sci-fi extravaganza was the perfect summertime escape that was appropriately launched over the festive Fourth of July week.
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Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
3 July 2026
Before adopting and offering access to AI agents, organizations need to learn which can withstand today’s adaptive attacks by ensuring data, assets and privacy are appropriately secure.
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Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
The Department of Justice on Thursday declined to turn over additional information from the Epstein files as ordered by a judge, arguing the materials include sensitive victim information or were appropriately redacted as required by law.
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Peter Charalambous,
ABC News,
2 July 2026
Defense attorneys for King have argued that former Chief Deputy James Saulter was investigated over his failure to appropriately document usage of vacation time.
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Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 July 2026
Lemon Bay also features a boardwalk and the Eagle Trail, appropriately named for the magnificent eagles that soar overhead.
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Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
2 July 2026
Better Prediabetes Status Insulin resistance, or impaired insulin sensitivity, is a condition in which the body fails to respond appropriately to insulin.
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Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
1 July 2026
The department remains committed to complying with applicable administrative policies and processes to ensure any allegations of actions that deviate from these expectations are investigated and addressed appropriately.
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Karen Morfitt,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
Your cousins show up to your birthday parties on time, sober and dressed appropriately.
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Jacob Robinson,
New York Times,
30 June 2026
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
3 July 2026
Before adopting and offering access to AI agents, organizations need to learn which can withstand today’s adaptive attacks by ensuring data, assets and privacy are appropriately secure.
—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
The Department of Justice on Thursday declined to turn over additional information from the Epstein files as ordered by a judge, arguing the materials include sensitive victim information or were appropriately redacted as required by law.
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Peter Charalambous,
ABC News,
2 July 2026
Defense attorneys for King have argued that former Chief Deputy James Saulter was investigated over his failure to appropriately document usage of vacation time.
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Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 July 2026
Lemon Bay also features a boardwalk and the Eagle Trail, appropriately named for the magnificent eagles that soar overhead.
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Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
2 July 2026
Better Prediabetes Status Insulin resistance, or impaired insulin sensitivity, is a condition in which the body fails to respond appropriately to insulin.
—
Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
1 July 2026
The department remains committed to complying with applicable administrative policies and processes to ensure any allegations of actions that deviate from these expectations are investigated and addressed appropriately.
—
Karen Morfitt,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
Your cousins show up to your birthday parties on time, sober and dressed appropriately.
—
Jacob Robinson,
New York Times,
30 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.
Adverb
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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 7 Jul. 2026.
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