as in masterfully
in a skillful or expert manner
adeptly sank the ball in the basket with a hook shot
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Recent Examples of adeptly
There are few musicians better suited to celebrate International Jazz Day than San Diego’s Allison Tucker Adams, who sings adeptly in six languages.
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George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Apr. 2026
In a video posted to Meghan’s Instagram on April 2, Meghan, Archie, and Prince Harry are captured skiing down a mountain, with Archie adeptly navigating the slopes.
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Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
3 Apr. 2026
Raducanu is known for her aggressive baseline play, clean ball striking, powerful ground strokes, and fast, accurate serves, as well as her ability to anticipate her opponents’ shots, position herself adeptly, and apply pressure in return games.
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Laura Payne,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
1 Apr. 2026
His twin brother, Kaiden, adeptly moved into the starting lineup for each of the nine games.
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Michael Osipoff,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
Six Senses adeptly blends ancient and high-tech therapies, alongside social interactions and the solace of solitary treatments.
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Jane Alexander,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 Feb. 2026
Instead, investors turned to traditional safe-haven names like Procter & Gamble, which has a long track record of adeptly managing its business during market and economic uncertainty.
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Paulina Likos,
CNBC,
9 Feb. 2026
Against Villa, who had scored in each of their past 13 games, Palace’s defensive unit held firm, marshalled by Guehi, who was aided adeptly by his young partner.
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Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
8 Jan. 2026
While the image of the girl-villain, Samara, feral and wet, climbing out of a television, is the lingering horrifying image in our cultural imagination, Lisowski adeptly points to the more violent horrors of the story.
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Diana Arterian,
Literary Hub,
11 Dec. 2025
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Apr. 2026
In a video posted to Meghan’s Instagram on April 2, Meghan, Archie, and Prince Harry are captured skiing down a mountain, with Archie adeptly navigating the slopes.
—
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
3 Apr. 2026
Raducanu is known for her aggressive baseline play, clean ball striking, powerful ground strokes, and fast, accurate serves, as well as her ability to anticipate her opponents’ shots, position herself adeptly, and apply pressure in return games.
—
Laura Payne,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
1 Apr. 2026
His twin brother, Kaiden, adeptly moved into the starting lineup for each of the nine games.
—
Michael Osipoff,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
Six Senses adeptly blends ancient and high-tech therapies, alongside social interactions and the solace of solitary treatments.
—
Jane Alexander,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 Feb. 2026
Instead, investors turned to traditional safe-haven names like Procter & Gamble, which has a long track record of adeptly managing its business during market and economic uncertainty.
—
Paulina Likos,
CNBC,
9 Feb. 2026
Against Villa, who had scored in each of their past 13 games, Palace’s defensive unit held firm, marshalled by Guehi, who was aided adeptly by his young partner.
—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
8 Jan. 2026
While the image of the girl-villain, Samara, feral and wet, climbing out of a television, is the lingering horrifying image in our cultural imagination, Lisowski adeptly points to the more violent horrors of the story.
—
Diana Arterian,
Literary Hub,
11 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adeptly
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The renovation masterfully blends contemporary comforts with the Inn's historic character, aiming for a sophisticated yet authentic residential feel.
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Their pursuit leads them down a highly unusual path with no easy answers, and Bong masterfully balances tonal shifts from bleak tragedy to absurdist humor to highlight why the case remains so compelling.
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Justin Hale has spent his career helping leaders break that silence—skillfully, humanely, and with lasting results.
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Sharing skillfully, in ways that foster connection, isn’t always easy, Lyubomirsky and Reis insist.
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The legendary German goalkeeper Manuel Neuer seemed well-positioned to catch the ball.
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Unlike the public comment sessions of school board meetings, which have been overwhelmingly well-attended since the Texas Education Agency took over the district in March, there was no time limit for remarks.
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Backed by tens of thousands of raucous fans in the Los Angeles area, Bosnia capably hung with Switzerland into the second half — until the hydration break led to a moment of brilliance from Manzambi, a 20-year-old Geneva native who plays for German club Freiburg.
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Boston College transfer Omar Thornton also is an accomplished safety, but UM used him primarily at nickel cornerback this spring, a role handled capably last season by Keionte Scott, who’s now with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
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Similarly, John Portman’s Entelechy II in Georgia and Ray Kappe’s home in Los Angeles deftly manipulate space and perspective, employing bold geometries and gravity-defying cantilevers to connect airy interiors to the landscape.
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Both were able to deftly differentiate between information released before the latest patch and information released afterward, even when articles didn’t explicitly mention which game version they were based on.
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Paula turns on a dime, expertly masks her horror, stress, and despair, and puts on a smile for her little girl.
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Emma Hayes, the head coach of the United States’ women’s team, provided tactical analysis of the match, expertly delivered in just 70 seconds.
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Seated near the senators, a woman in a crisp white uniform appears to listen in, her hands folded neatly in her lap.
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Legacy is what keeps many founders going when the numbers no longer add up neatly.
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Rams architects Les Snead and Sean McVay can still adroitly motivate a player without pressing too hard.
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Shrines, Puzzles, and a Sprawling World The Adventures of Elliot adroitly fuses sharp combat with intricate puzzle-solving, further cementing the Zelda feel.
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“Adeptly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adeptly. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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