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 Their program is then tailored accordingly, while factoring in nuances up to scheme changes. — Nicki Jhabvala, New York Times, 31 July 2026 Leaders need to remember how the workplace impacts people emotionally and lead accordingly - positively influencing their storied experience. — Kate Wieczorek, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026 Here's how to prepare accordingly for the rest of the week, and hopefully make outside plans that won't be disrupted. — Amethyst Martinez, USA Today, 30 July 2026 Such labor is so often gendered and raced—and accordingly, devalued. — Emily Watlington, ARTnews.com, 29 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for accordingly
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accordingly
  1. therefore
  2. so
  3. thus
  4. consequently
Adverb
  • The accommodation, therefore, includes a full-beam owner’s suite amidships and a twin guest cabin forward.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Nysa belongs to a class of asteroids believed to have formed closer to the inner solar system and therefore may have a similar composition to the building blocks that would go on to form the inner planets.
    — Brett Tingley, Space.com, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of therefore
Adverb
  • The popular set tends to sell quickly, so consider grabbing one while fall-favorite shades like dusty olive, terracotta, and mauve are still in stock.
    — Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Aug. 2026
  • The Saudi Arabian government has been dealing with the economic fallout from the war between the US and Iran, which launched late in February, and the subsequent effects on the oil markets that are so lucrative to the Saudi government.
    — Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of so
Adverb
  • Jorge Mateo has been designated for assignment, and thus ends the Braves’ shortstop dilemma.
    — Chad Bishop, AJC.com, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The spokesperson thus sought to dispel, in his own words, the speculation of countless online users who, for months—due to the pop star’s noticeable weight loss—have expressed serious concerns about her physical and mental health.
    — Roberta Mercuri, Vanity Fair, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of thus
Adverb
  • But that move, consequently, sparked a debate about why Buffett was moving the $140 billion so quickly.
    — Sydney Lake, Fortune, 30 July 2026
  • The relatively weak link in the script is Nancy, who’s too underdeveloped as a character to give her burgeoning romance with Tony much structure, and consequently gives Jones (CODA) little to work with.
    — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 29 July 2026
Definition of consequently

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