as in suitable
meeting the requirements of a purpose or situation
I don't think jeans and a T-shirt are appropriate attire for a wedding
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1
as in to seize
to take or make use of under a guise of authority but without actual right
archaeologists wrongfully appropriated artifacts excavated at ancient sites for their museums
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as in to steal
to take (something) without right and with an intent to keep
you can't just appropriate somebody's term paper and put your name on it!
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Recent Examples of appropriate
Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 July 2025
Still, there are many who worry the risks far outweigh any benefits, calling private investments far too opaque for plan sponsors to do appropriate due diligence.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 13 July 2025
Damenica Ellis
july 4, Charlotte Observer, 4 July 2025
Congress appropriated the funds last year for the grants.
—Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 3 July 2025
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Adjective
Instead of holding onto him in what is looking likely to be a lost season, a trade out of Minnesota at the deadline seems most appropriate for Bader.
—Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 July 2025
Still, there are many who worry the risks far outweigh any benefits, calling private investments far too opaque for plan sponsors to do appropriate due diligence.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 13 July 2025
Verb
The commission also appropriates buoys, holds education classes, monitors environmental and safety concerns and keeps a website of events happening on Lake Norman.
—Damenica Ellis
july 4, Charlotte Observer, 4 July 2025
Congress appropriated the funds last year for the grants.
—Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 3 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for appropriate
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This content is not, nor is intended to be, trading or investment advice or a recommendation that any investment product or strategy is suitable for any person.—
JJ Kinahan,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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Eco-stones made from recycled materials require less water and energy than pumice and are suitable for high-capacity batch processing.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
15 July 2025
Verb
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Marino revealed to This American Life that during the early days of filming the reality show, Butler approached him about selling large amounts of marijuana that had been seized in drug raids by Wielsch.—
Lynsey Eidell,
People.com,
22 July 2025
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Investigators noted that one of the devices that was seized could not be examined because it was encrypted, the warrant affidavit said.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
22 July 2025
Verb
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Famous for alleging Mark Zuckerberg stole their idea for Facebook, the twins donated 15.47 Bitcoin apiece, worth $1 million each at the time, to Donald Trump’s 2024 campaign, citing issues with the Biden administration's approach toward cryptocurrency in a June 2024 post on X by Tyler Winklevoss.—
Thomas Gallagher,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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How An Ocean Apart is different: The rebellious main character is secretly competing to break his heart and steal his money.—
Rebecca Dazenbaker,
People.com,
15 July 2025
Adjective
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People come back from proper breaks with more energy, better ideas, and fewer signs of burnout.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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The trooper found no proper registration for the vehicle.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 July 2025
Verb
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From 2022 through 2024, law enforcement officials in California confiscated 139,017 guns used in crimes with identifiable serial numbers, according to the DOJ’s crime guns report.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
12 July 2025
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No charges have been pressed against Stone, but her family said her phone was confiscated.—
Joey Safchik,
NBC news,
10 July 2025
Verb
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And bonus points if Friedman and Gomes swipe someone either the Padres’ A.J. Preller or the Giants’ Buster Posey, or both, are pursuing.—
Jim Alexander,
Oc Register,
14 July 2025
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Grabbing the iPad, Rowin taps here and swipes there.—
Scott Craven,
AZCentral.com,
10 July 2025
Adjective
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Bishop sleeves are loose fitting down the arm and gathered at the wrist, whereas bell sleeves are fitted down most of the arm but open into a large bell shape.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
18 July 2025
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As is fitting for an ‘80s throwback, the Electric Blue Razz soda is only available in full sugar, as in there’s no diet version of this brilliantly-hued drink.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
18 July 2025
Verb
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Leave your troubles behind and grab a lime, because Thursday is National Tequila Day.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
25 July 2025
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Concerned, the roommates grabbed golf clubs from one of the first-floor bedrooms and checked the house for a possible intruder.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
24 July 2025
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“Appropriate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appropriate. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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