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 The injury will keep the Indiana superstar sidelined for Saturday’s game — and the momentum behind ticket sales shifted accordingly. Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2025 In a post on Thursday morning, three lawyers at the firm Womble Bond Dickinson accordingly predicted that the FCC would pause action on those cases. Rob Pegoraro, PC Magazine, 5 June 2025 The brands that understand that, and train accordingly, will lead the industry not just in customer growth but in loyalty, reputation and long-term impact. Brittany Garlin, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025 The subsequent hand-wringing over school closings, accordingly, has the unmistakable smell of hindsight. Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 5 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for accordingly
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Adverb
  • Effective recruitment, therefore, relies on attracting and efficiently screening large volumes of candidates.
    Ryan Hohman, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
  • The first-quarter import influx likely won’t be repeated in the April-June quarter and therefore shouldn’t weigh on GDP.
    Paul Wiseman, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2025
Adverb
  • Strong winds are occurring but are not so strong as to warrant a High wind warning.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 22 June 2025
  • Three Posts Cayton 5-Piece Tiered Shelf While decor is important, so is having a place to display those accent pieces.
    Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 22 June 2025
Adverb
  • But Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has thus far refused to do so.
    Caitlin McFall, FOXNews.com, 30 June 2025
  • Skubal’s broad shoulders have thus far been well-suited to handle the weight.
    Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 30 June 2025
Adverb
  • Often, players look unsure of team-mates’ positions and can consequently concede possession in dangerous situations.
    Megan Feringa, New York Times, 28 June 2025
  • Trump underestimated Russian President Vladimir Putin’s determination to subjugate Ukraine and has consequently failed to confront the Kremlin with the coercive pressure needed to stop its ongoing aggression.
    Charles Kupchan, Foreign Affairs, 20 June 2025

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“Accordingly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accordingly. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.

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