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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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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 suitably
The finale is a suitably grotesque affair with a body count that’s impressive even by genre standards.
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Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 27 Mar. 2026
One twist yields a single suitably sized towel.
—Glae Thien, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
An aunt who lived across the street from the Sontags, in the Valley, had identified Susan as a suitably bright friend for him.
—Alex Ross, New Yorker, 14 Mar. 2026
Here, expect uncluttered communal spaces and kids splashing in the suitably shallow terrace pool (which is well appreciated in a city where temps regularly exceed 95°).
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Mar. 2026
Pricing has yet to be confirmed, but expect the grand limousine to carry a suitably grand price tag, starting above $80,000.
—Sean Evans, Robb Report, 11 Mar. 2026
Aren’t those honors more suitably given in White House ceremonies?
—Chicago Tribune, 26 Feb. 2026
Tourelles, a type of turret, were historically used for military purposes—suitably, this is where the titular Traitors come to plot their next murder.
—Alison McDermott, Architectural Digest, 19 Feb. 2026
The sides, such as green chile corn pudding, creamy mac and cheese, collards, and cowboy pinto beans, are as much a draw as the meats, while desserts like banana pudding and chocolate dirt pie provide a suitably indulgent finish.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 16 Feb. 2026
Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 27 Mar. 2026
One twist yields a single suitably sized towel.
—Glae Thien, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
An aunt who lived across the street from the Sontags, in the Valley, had identified Susan as a suitably bright friend for him.
—Alex Ross, New Yorker, 14 Mar. 2026
Here, expect uncluttered communal spaces and kids splashing in the suitably shallow terrace pool (which is well appreciated in a city where temps regularly exceed 95°).
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Mar. 2026
Pricing has yet to be confirmed, but expect the grand limousine to carry a suitably grand price tag, starting above $80,000.
—Sean Evans, Robb Report, 11 Mar. 2026
Aren’t those honors more suitably given in White House ceremonies?
—Chicago Tribune, 26 Feb. 2026
Tourelles, a type of turret, were historically used for military purposes—suitably, this is where the titular Traitors come to plot their next murder.
—Alison McDermott, Architectural Digest, 19 Feb. 2026
The sides, such as green chile corn pudding, creamy mac and cheese, collards, and cowboy pinto beans, are as much a draw as the meats, while desserts like banana pudding and chocolate dirt pie provide a suitably indulgent finish.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 16 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for suitably
Adverb
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Everyone is urged to properly dispose of cigarette butts, matches, and any other flammable items in appropriate containers.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Mar. 2026
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Shades of Apollo 13 The Artemis astronauts will orbit Earth for a day to make certain everything is working properly before igniting the main engine and heading for the moon.—
Marcia Dunn,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
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True to the hotel’s philosophy of repose and rest, the basket invites you to linger longer in your rooms, with enough to keep munching on through the morning.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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The marine mammal cannot survive in the Baltic Sea long-term as the salt concentration of the water isn’t high enough.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
29 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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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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After a while, however, the matter density drops sufficiently that if there are any other components, their (more slowly-decreasing) effects will begin to appear.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
27 Mar. 2026
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As long as the threat remains sufficiently high, shipping companies are unlikely to take the risk of resuming transit.—
Annette Choi,
CNN Money,
27 Mar. 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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An increasing number of voters feel that their needs and concerns are no longer adequately represented.—
Roger Sherman,
Denver Post,
28 Mar. 2026
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The complaint comes after two jury verdicts this week — both against Meta and one involving Google’s YouTube — concluded that the online platforms are failing to adequately police their sites for content that’s causing real-life harm.—
Jennifer Elias,
CNBC,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Suitably.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suitably. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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