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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for suitably
Adverb
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Corn husks can be dried and steamed, cucumber and melon rinds can be pickled or candied, peppery nasturtium leaves can be eaten in salads, and even young sunflower stalks can be eaten like celery if properly prepared.—
Anthony Reardon,
Kansas City Star,
7 Mar. 2025 -
The pope has been sleeping with a noninvasive mechanical mask to guarantee that his lungs expand properly overnight and help his recovery.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
7 Mar. 2025
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The price hikes from Mr. Trump's tariffs are likely to be substantial enough that some car buyers might balk at the higher costs, which could dent automobile sales, according to AEG CEO Patrick Anderson.—
Megan Cerullo,
CBS News,
4 Mar. 2025
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Chasing Stafford reinforced that Joe Schoen’s and Daboll’s ‘Plan A’ was to acquire a veteran quarterback who could play and win games now, while also being senior enough to guide a developmental QB.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
4 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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Perhaps he is rehabilitated, cured, or even adequately punished.—
Matthew J. Funchion,
Hartford Courant,
6 Mar. 2025
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Not all companies are set up to adequately perform defensive OSINT.—
James Henderson,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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“Suitably.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suitably. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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