as in therefore
for this or that reason
the application deadline was yesterday; accordingly, only applications mailed before midnight can be considered
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Recent Examples of accordingly
Use separate clear bins for individual holidays or seasons and label accordingly.
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Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Nov. 2025
The event will be held outside, weather permitting, so dress accordingly.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Nov. 2025
There's a small chance for showers on Halloween night, so plan your costumes accordingly.
—Steven Martinez, jsonline.com, 30 Oct. 2025
The State Department has received a formal request from Jamaica to assist people affected by Hurricane Melissa and is working with the government accordingly, a State Department spokesperson said.
—Matt Nighswander, NBC news, 29 Oct. 2025
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Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Nov. 2025
The event will be held outside, weather permitting, so dress accordingly.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Nov. 2025
There's a small chance for showers on Halloween night, so plan your costumes accordingly.
—Steven Martinez, jsonline.com, 30 Oct. 2025
The State Department has received a formal request from Jamaica to assist people affected by Hurricane Melissa and is working with the government accordingly, a State Department spokesperson said.
—Matt Nighswander, NBC news, 29 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accordingly
Adverb
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Advertisement The vote could therefore play a key role in deciding who controls the House after the midterms.—
Richard Hall,
Time,
25 Oct. 2025
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The site plan for Costco was under the purview of the commission and was therefore able to be approved subject to approval of the other applications by the council.—
Erik S. Hanley,
jsonline.com,
24 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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A number of British health leaders signed an open letter last week calling for the bill’s passage, and decrying delays in the process so far.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
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This year has also been the deadliest on record for people in immigration detention since the early 2000s, with at least 20 people dying so far.—
NPR,
NPR,
3 Nov. 2025
Adverb
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LeBlanc said the affected faculty members taught fewer classes than required by their contracts, and thus must reimburse the college.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Nov. 2025
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The cold front will also usher in the coldest temperatures of the season thus far.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
7 Nov. 2025
Adverb
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That cash hoard provides a substantial downside cushion, and consequently makes selling downside puts a less risky affair.—
Michael Khouw,
CNBC,
30 Oct. 2025
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Farm Bank’s word-of-mouth reputation was, consequently, excellent.—
Moisés Naím,
Literary Hub,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Accordingly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accordingly. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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