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
Magnesium helps regulate blood pressure, maintain a steady heartbeat, and keep blood vessels functioning properly.
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Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 6 Oct. 2025
But its appeal can’t be divorced from the romance of its history, which properly began in the 19th century when English polo players began wearing oxford shirts as their preferred uniform, complete with collars that buttoned against the body to prevent their points from flapping in the wind.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 6 Oct. 2025
Portrayed throughout the season as an unholy fool of sorts, free of malice and premeditation and utterly harmless once properly medicated, Ed redeems himself to a certain extent.
—Judy Berman, Time, 6 Oct. 2025
By restoring hydration and sealing it in, moisturizers help the skin function properly, heal more effectively, and look and feel healthier.
—New Atlas, 6 Oct. 2025
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Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 6 Oct. 2025
But its appeal can’t be divorced from the romance of its history, which properly began in the 19th century when English polo players began wearing oxford shirts as their preferred uniform, complete with collars that buttoned against the body to prevent their points from flapping in the wind.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 6 Oct. 2025
Portrayed throughout the season as an unholy fool of sorts, free of malice and premeditation and utterly harmless once properly medicated, Ed redeems himself to a certain extent.
—Judy Berman, Time, 6 Oct. 2025
By restoring hydration and sealing it in, moisturizers help the skin function properly, heal more effectively, and look and feel healthier.
—New Atlas, 6 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for properly
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More pertinently, if Iroegbunam or Gueye tired or did not screen passes correctly (shown below), Rogers and Emiliano Buendia had huge spaces to receive and turn, owing to Everton’s deep centre-backs refusing to step out.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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Most shoes have a firm outer, which takes up more space in your suitcase and can easily be dented if not packed correctly.—
Rebecca Shinners,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Oct. 2025
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Yet, if a person is not appropriately dressed or is unable to regulate the temperature, prolonged exposure to any environment that is cooler than the body might result in hypothermia.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
6 Oct. 2025
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Perhaps appropriately, Clooney's new movie Jay Kelly follows him as an aging actor who reflects on the choices he's made over a long and successful career while traveling through Europe with his manager (Adam Sandler).—
Tommy McArdle,
PEOPLE,
6 Oct. 2025
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“Properly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/properly. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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