appropriate
adjective
suitable or fitting for a particular purpose, person, occasion, etc..
appropriator
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a word derived from
appropriate.
Example Sentences
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“I think it’s safe to conclude there will not be another reconciliation bill,” McConnell, the top defense appropriator in the Senate, said during a hearing this week.
From Slate ● Jun. 13, 2026
In her infamous Brisbane speech, Shriver hailed the novelist as cultural appropriator par excellence.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 31, 2026
“We can in no way pass 11 bills in eight days,” said Connecticut Rep. Rosa DeLauro, the top Democrat appropriator, referring to the number of bills Congress would have to approve before Sept. 30.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 23, 2023
The enhanced federal matching funds, or Federal Medical Assistance Percentage, will be gradually phased out through 2023, according to a bill released by Rep. Rosa DeLauro, Connecticut Democrat and a top House appropriator, early Thursday.
From Washington Times ● Dec. 20, 2022
Or is it only afraid of the reputed millionaire water "appropriator"?
From The Discards by Lucullus Virgil McWhorter
