as in masterfully
in a skillful or expert manner
an administrator who can deal with the problems quickly and proficiently
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Recent Examples of proficiently
Perhaps the most controversial policy is holding back third graders who cannot read proficiently.
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Theara Coleman, TheWeek, 14 Jan. 2026
Over 75% of the student body at Eastway speaks a first language other than English, with many students who do not yet speak English proficiently.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 4 Sep. 2025
In an October news release announcing the partnership, district officials said the long-term goal will focus on ensuring all students can read proficiently by third grade and pave the way for success for the rest of their academic careers.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Sep. 2025
Theara Coleman, TheWeek, 14 Jan. 2026
Over 75% of the student body at Eastway speaks a first language other than English, with many students who do not yet speak English proficiently.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 4 Sep. 2025
In an October news release announcing the partnership, district officials said the long-term goal will focus on ensuring all students can read proficiently by third grade and pave the way for success for the rest of their academic careers.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proficiently
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But as our perceptions of Clark shift with various revelations, Bateman masterfully modifies his bearing from blandly sinister to sweetly sincere and back again.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
1 Mar. 2026
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Madrigal masterfully weaves together the financial, technological, and geological forces that shaped his hometown, and shows us how individual lives were shaped by these powerful currents.—
Gabrielle Bellot,
Literary Hub,
27 Feb. 2026
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At the far end of the open-plan ground floor is Sushi Nagi—an intimate counter restaurant with wall panels depicting pines, where chef Taira Tsuneyoshi skillfully presents an array of local treats, from uni sea urchin to Botan-ebi shrimps.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Feb. 2026
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At one point, I was questioned by local police and had to skillfully lie about my situation.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
22 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Kelly might well have wondered when Pinheiro was sent to the screen by video assistant referee Tomasz Kwiatkowski whether his second booking was about to be overturned.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
27 Feb. 2026
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And just like in the episode, the couple's fight didn't just take place solely in the park but on the street outside their apartment as well.—
Jessica Radloff,
Glamour,
27 Feb. 2026
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Newsom has capably sensed what Democrats want right now, and is delivering it with a roguish charisma.—
Jonathan Chait,
The Atlantic,
22 Jan. 2026
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While Harmon has capably knocked down her midrange jumper lately, shooting guard Jordan Lee is in the midst of slump.—
Cedric Golden,
Austin American Statesman,
20 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Nevertheless, Mustaine’s leadership ensures that Megadeth has all the hallmarks of a competently forgettable Megadeth album.—
Eli Enis,
Pitchfork,
26 Jan. 2026
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Public programs retain support only when voters believe they are competently managed, and this story suggests the opposite.—
Matt K. Lewis,
Mercury News,
13 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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And here is where the Mondrich plotline neatly comes to a head!—
Christina Grace Tucker,
Vulture,
26 Feb. 2026
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Mike Johnson had his little beige tie and his spectacles and his flag pin and his salt-and-pepper hair, neatly in place, and his pink Kewpie-doll cheeks, and he was just thrilled to be visited by the president.—
Alexandra Petri,
The Atlantic,
25 Feb. 2026
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Sherri arose in 2022 after Shepherd ably filled in for Wendy Williams at the end of that show’s run.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
21 Feb. 2026
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Marcus Smart, who didn’t take a shot in the first three quarters, ably stepped into an open corner three in the fourth for the first of his seven points down the stretch.—
Dan Woike,
New York Times,
21 Feb. 2026
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Dishant, my Indian hair stylist, expertly maneuvered his round brush through my heavy locks, coiffing them to perfection.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Feb. 2026
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And having so expertly set up a winning position, Jacobs was not going to spurn it.—
Matt Slater,
New York Times,
21 Feb. 2026
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“Proficiently.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proficiently. Accessed 5 Mar. 2026.
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