effectively
adverb
ef·fec·tive·ly
i-ˈfek-tiv-lē 
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ē-,
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Examples of effectively in a Sentence
Try to communicate your ideas more effectively.
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Residents criticized police for escalating the situation and not being able to effectively work with people who have mental health issues.
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Dan Belson, Baltimore Sun, 18 June 2025
The Fix: The way to handle difficult situations effectively depends on emotional intelligence and emotional resilience.
—Christopher Fairbank, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
Their safety videos effectively communicate critical information, in a memorable and entertaining format that passengers actually watch.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 18 June 2025
Despite our differing religious and national backgrounds, Dr. Younes and I collaborated effectively for a noble purpose.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 18 June 2025
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Dan Belson, Baltimore Sun, 18 June 2025
The Fix: The way to handle difficult situations effectively depends on emotional intelligence and emotional resilience.
—Christopher Fairbank, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
Their safety videos effectively communicate critical information, in a memorable and entertaining format that passengers actually watch.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 18 June 2025
Despite our differing religious and national backgrounds, Dr. Younes and I collaborated effectively for a noble purpose.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 18 June 2025
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“Effectively.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/effectively. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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