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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The prolific British writer, whose credits include His Dark Materials and stage show Harry Potter And The Cursed Child, argued that lower-budget, distinctively British series need to be properly funded to promote the growth of new writing talent.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
19 Mar. 2025 -
Another aspect Libran stressed was the importance of not only properly developing an idea but paying attention to the smallest detail.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
19 Mar. 2025
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The Nets scored consistently enough throughout the second half to cut a 21-point Boston lead to 3 two minutes into the period, but Porziņģis responded with 10 straight Celtics points.—
Jay King,
The Athletic,
16 Mar. 2025
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So Far Yet, despite being the ideal role-playing game — one that should (theoretically) be easy enough to replicate — there’s never been a true sequel, spiritual successor, or flat-out copy that can live up to the standard.—
Hayes Madsen,
Rolling Stone,
16 Mar. 2025
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Reliability cannot be adequately tested due to lack of scale, economic value is still hypothetical and early adopters may be buying the robot for curiosity or marketing purposes. 6.—
Jeff Mahler,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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One Polish ministry disputed this claim, saying it was not adequately warned about the uncontrolled reentry.—
Stephen Clark,
Ars Technica,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Suitably.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suitably. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.
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