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
That tends to be the midterm pattern, with the thumpers and thumpees changing sides accordingly.
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Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 6 Nov. 2025
That raised employment costs sharply and jobs — especially in hospitality — have accordingly been lost.
—Ian King, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2025
Oahu traffic is notoriously bad, particularly around commuting hours so plan your driving time accordingly.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 3 Nov. 2025
My nearly two-year-old son recognizes that late-morning stroller walks might be an opportunity for a croissant and makes demands accordingly.
—James Somers, New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2025
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Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 6 Nov. 2025
That raised employment costs sharply and jobs — especially in hospitality — have accordingly been lost.
—Ian King, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2025
Oahu traffic is notoriously bad, particularly around commuting hours so plan your driving time accordingly.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 3 Nov. 2025
My nearly two-year-old son recognizes that late-morning stroller walks might be an opportunity for a croissant and makes demands accordingly.
—James Somers, New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accordingly
Adverb
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Reusing potting soil again the next year is therefore not recommended.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Nov. 2025
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Recurring gags, like one with Madonna suddenly falling asleep mid-sentence, are surprising and therefore funny the first time they’re rolled out, and then less surprising and therefore less funny with each repetition.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Nov. 2025
Adverb
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Of all my books, Helm has been so hard and so lovingly written.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Nov. 2025
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Every so often, the dead monarchs and their court sashay out of the past to offer unsubtle commentary.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
10 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 13 Nov. 2025.
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