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 Those images let the brush detect when it’s arrived at a space between your teeth and trigger the jet accordingly. — Elizabeth Gulino, Allure, 4 Sep. 2026 But factors such as surging ticket prices and shorter gaps between theatrical runs and streaming releases contribute to the perception that going out to the movies is a luxury, and shrink crowds accordingly. — Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Sep. 2026 We’re used to people seeing high gas prices and changing their purchase decisions on new cars accordingly; that can’t happen for a number of reasons with the price of diesel. — Joel Feder, The Drive, 2 Sep. 2026 September 2026 Social Security payment schedule The Social Security Administration’s 2026 payment schedules are available online to help recipients to plan their budgets accordingly. — Laura Daniella Sepulveda, AZCentral.com, 28 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for accordingly
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accordingly
  1. therefore
  2. so
  3. thus
  4. consequently
Adverb
  • Chhetri and his colleagues are therefore continuously analysing water samples collected after the membrane treatment.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Mitchell Leff / Getty Images Hurts’ anticipation and timing are therefore more of a must-have than usual — especially on throws over the middle.
    — Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of therefore
Adverb
  • There’s so little cohesion from week to week that last episode’s dramatic cliffhanger — Susan in handcuffs after Rhonda accuses her of kidnapping — is brushed off in an aside in the opening scene.
    — Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2026
  • While most of us are capable of lifting weights or heading outside for a brisk walk each day, not everyone is so fortunate, leading researchers to consider other ways to encourage muscles to produce plenty of hormones.
    — Mike McRae September 02, New Atlas, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of so
Adverb
  • Asian families are used to dealing with ministries through their businesses, and thus see few qualms in doing so again through their charities.
    — Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 7 Sep. 2026
  • Rothfeld is right that Cusk’s project of dismantling personhood can leave us with a void that is actually personhood radicalized, and thus anything but insightful or liberating.
    — The New Yorker, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of thus
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  • Ukraine's recent attacks on Russian oil refineries have taken many diesel refineries offline; consequently, Russia has curtailed its own diesel exports, and has even started importing fuel from countries like India, Kazakhstan and Belarus.
    — Willa Rubin, NPR, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Since then, South Florida has become one of the hottest property markets in the country, and consequently, Middleman has just listed the five-bedroom, nine-bathroom estate for a whopping $60 million.
    — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 3 Sep. 2026
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“Accordingly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accordingly. Accessed 9 Sep. 2026.

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