as in correctly
in a manner suitable for the occasion or purpose
the scouts were properly dressed for a week of camping
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Recent Examples of properly
The Inland Empire Council for Social Studies, which provides educational resources and advocates for teachers in the region, said in a Friday, March 27, statement that teaching history properly requires teaching it completely.
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Kristy Hutchings, Daily News, 29 Mar. 2026
The plaintiffs allege the bank failed to properly monitor accounts and did not file timely suspicious activity reports concerning questionable transactions, including transfers Black made to Epstein from his Bank of America account.
—Chloe Atkins, NBC news, 28 Mar. 2026
This supportive block can provide stability and balance, keeping you properly aligned during yoga workouts.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 28 Mar. 2026
This is a variety of taro, a food staple in Polynesia, whose tubers are edible when properly prepared.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 28 Mar. 2026
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Kristy Hutchings, Daily News, 29 Mar. 2026
The plaintiffs allege the bank failed to properly monitor accounts and did not file timely suspicious activity reports concerning questionable transactions, including transfers Black made to Epstein from his Bank of America account.
—Chloe Atkins, NBC news, 28 Mar. 2026
This supportive block can provide stability and balance, keeping you properly aligned during yoga workouts.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 28 Mar. 2026
This is a variety of taro, a food staple in Polynesia, whose tubers are edible when properly prepared.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 28 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for properly
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The Goldman Sachs data, which shows real productivity acceleration in industries with higher adoption rates, suggests that the gap may be closing—but only for firms that have actually deployed the tools and done so correctly.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
1 Apr. 2026
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Foster said a few people correctly guessed the breed combination.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
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Courier lockers—commonly used in apartment buildings, offices and parcel collection hubs—typically rely on drivers selecting an appropriately sized compartment for each delivery.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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If a match is found, the scanner will be given clear instructions on how to alert the company, which will then share the evidence appropriately.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Mar. 2026
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“Properly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/properly. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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