accordingly

adverb

ə-ˈkȯr-diŋ-lē How to pronounce accordingly (audio)
Definition of accordinglynext
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 Riders should anticipate travel delays and plan accordingly, RT said. — Madison Smalstig, Sacbee.com, 24 July 2026 Charles set out accordingly to make the empire a specifically German institution. — Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 July 2026 Her music accordingly pares down the signature elements of a genre in which reckless abandon and defiant self-expression have long been central. — Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 23 July 2026 Portable speakers manufacturers know all about that convenience and price them accordingly. — Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 23 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for accordingly
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accordingly
  1. therefore
  2. so
  3. thus
  4. consequently
Adverb
  • Leaders therefore need to move beyond vague claims about productivity and efficiency.
    — Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
  • The new guidelines therefore incorporate 30-year risk estimates for adults ages 30 to 59.
    — Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 27 July 2026
Definition of therefore
Adverb
  • Some will be motivated to do so after engaging with soccer for the first time in June and July, during the World Cup hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada.
    — Kamran Nia July 23, Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2026
  • This South Florida city once known for spring break mayhem is all grown up, so book a post-cruise stay.
    — Tracey Teo, AJC.com, 23 July 2026
Definition of so
Adverb
  • Minnesota embedded the ban in a broader public safety bill, characterizing the markets as gambling, and thus, a public health and safety issue.
    — Samantha Elkins, NBC news, 27 July 2026
  • By Tuesday, all 32 NFL teams will have opened training camps, thus signaling the RETURN OF FOOTBALL!
    — Jim Reineking, USA Today, 27 July 2026
Definition of thus
Adverb
  • Second, the expanding habitat of ticks could be leading to more bites and consequently more cases of the allergy.
    — Alice Park, Time, 23 July 2026
  • It’s commonly believed that the foods richest in protein—and consequently in amino acids like leucine—are exclusively those of animal origin.
    — Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 23 July 2026
Definition of consequently

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