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
Use separate clear bins for individual holidays or seasons and label accordingly.
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Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Nov. 2025
The event will be held outside, weather permitting, so dress accordingly.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Nov. 2025
There's a small chance for showers on Halloween night, so plan your costumes accordingly.
—Steven Martinez, jsonline.com, 30 Oct. 2025
The State Department has received a formal request from Jamaica to assist people affected by Hurricane Melissa and is working with the government accordingly, a State Department spokesperson said.
—Matt Nighswander, NBC news, 29 Oct. 2025
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Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Nov. 2025
The event will be held outside, weather permitting, so dress accordingly.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Nov. 2025
There's a small chance for showers on Halloween night, so plan your costumes accordingly.
—Steven Martinez, jsonline.com, 30 Oct. 2025
The State Department has received a formal request from Jamaica to assist people affected by Hurricane Melissa and is working with the government accordingly, a State Department spokesperson said.
—Matt Nighswander, NBC news, 29 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accordingly
Adverb
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Reusing potting soil again the next year is therefore not recommended.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Nov. 2025
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Recurring gags, like one with Madonna suddenly falling asleep mid-sentence, are surprising and therefore funny the first time they’re rolled out, and then less surprising and therefore less funny with each repetition.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Nov. 2025
Adverb
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Of all my books, Helm has been so hard and so lovingly written.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Nov. 2025
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Every so often, the dead monarchs and their court sashay out of the past to offer unsubtle commentary.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
10 Nov. 2025
Adverb
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LeBlanc said the affected faculty members taught fewer classes than required by their contracts, and thus must reimburse the college.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Nov. 2025
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The cold front will also usher in the coldest temperatures of the season thus far.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
7 Nov. 2025
Adverb
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That cash hoard provides a substantial downside cushion, and consequently makes selling downside puts a less risky affair.—
Michael Khouw,
CNBC,
30 Oct. 2025
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Farm Bank’s word-of-mouth reputation was, consequently, excellent.—
Moisés Naím,
Literary Hub,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Accordingly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accordingly. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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