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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In 2020, the Supreme Court ruled that the Trump administration’s attempt to end DACA was not done properly.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025 -
But division one has to properly fund division two.—
Tristan Lavalette,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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And oddly enough, this one seemed more authentic, like this was the real Hitler.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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Arnold Schwarzenegger During one of Pope Francis' weekly General Audiences held in St. Peter's Square, Arnold Schwarzenegger was lucky enough to shake hands with and chat with His Holiness.—
Lori A Bashian Fox News,
FOXNews.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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Consider setting up a project management office to allow for each to be adequately addressed.—
Jeff Schmitz,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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The second would drop the biggest war Europe has seen in 80 years squarely in the lap of European powers that may or may not have the capacity to manage the issue adequately.—
Daniel DePetris,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Suitably.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suitably. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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