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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Recent Examples of suitably
The men in the cast – Ben Jacoby and Brent Thiessen – are suitably smarmy in their stick-thin roles, with the supporting adult actresses – Sarah Bockel and Lael Van Keuren – playing the mothers with caricature zeal.
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Greg Evans, Deadline, 22 Apr. 2026
Newest addition to Faena is Qui’s intimate, six-seater El Secreto Omakase dining room - walls are suitably lined with speakeasy black onyx.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 2026
The cause of the time loop is suitably tragic, and forces O'Neill to relive some of his own trauma.
—Daryl Baxter, Space.com, 14 Apr. 2026
To that end, suitably trance-like original EDM songs by Jack Antonoff, Charli XCX and FKA twigs, alongside Daniel Hart’s score, are a vital component.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 14 Apr. 2026
The finale is a suitably grotesque affair with a body count that’s impressive even by genre standards.
—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
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
Greg Evans, Deadline, 22 Apr. 2026
Newest addition to Faena is Qui’s intimate, six-seater El Secreto Omakase dining room - walls are suitably lined with speakeasy black onyx.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 2026
The cause of the time loop is suitably tragic, and forces O'Neill to relive some of his own trauma.
—Daryl Baxter, Space.com, 14 Apr. 2026
To that end, suitably trance-like original EDM songs by Jack Antonoff, Charli XCX and FKA twigs, alongside Daniel Hart’s score, are a vital component.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 14 Apr. 2026
The finale is a suitably grotesque affair with a body count that’s impressive even by genre standards.
—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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for suitably
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Armed federal agents broke down the door while executing a warrant for someone else, and rounded up the people inside without properly determining whether Juan was a flight risk or a danger to the community, said Lear, his immigration attorney.—
Elizabeth Hernandez,
Denver Post,
26 Apr. 2026
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Ahead, garden experts discuss the reasons why soap can effectively deter deer and offer guidance on how to use it properly.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
26 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Edwards cannot say it, but the end of this campaign cannot come soon enough, bringing with it the chance to clear out much of this season’s horribly imbalanced squad and replace it with a new group of players more in his own image.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Behind the table was an orchestra, barely playing loud enough to hear.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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If some people don’t pay their taxes or register their vehicles correctly, that cost gets pushed onto everyone else.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
29 Apr. 2026
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Part of the issue, Lopez argues, is that judges aren't correctly using someone's criminal history when making a determination on if someone should remain in jail until their trial.—
Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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This suggested the possibility of heating foods sufficiently to kill germs without significantly altering their chemical composition.—
Scott Lafee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Apr. 2026
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When the San Francisco Chronicle published its investigation, Swalwell’s campaign collapsed within 48 hours, indicating that the evidence was sufficiently substantial to immediately persuade political allies, campaign chairs, and fellow Democrats to withdraw their support.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2026
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In his opinion, and those of some other attorneys he’s talked with, there’s a belief that plea agreements coming from the prosecutor’s office aren’t always being handled appropriately.—
Shelley Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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However, used appropriately, the approach has yielded positive results.—
Karen McIntyre,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
27 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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But few states even try to adequately estimate the gap, according to Goodman.—
Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
26 Apr. 2026
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Occupational Safety and Health Administration investigators also found the company did not adequately train its employees to recognize fall hazards and did not use a hazard communication program for employees using hazardous chemicals, the news release said.—
Angie DiMichele,
Sun Sentinel,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Suitably.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suitably. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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