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
If a certain crop delivers a particularly big harvest, Macharia adjusts his plans accordingly to ensure there’s zero waste.
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Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 6 Apr. 2026
Clearly delighted to be in their company, Beck ups his game accordingly.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
Do that and then vote accordingly.
—Tim Cowlishaw, Dallas Morning News, 5 Apr. 2026
Horvath added that both local and state laws are intended to protect mobile home parks and their residents, and that officials should use their authority accordingly.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 4 Apr. 2026
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Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 6 Apr. 2026
Clearly delighted to be in their company, Beck ups his game accordingly.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
Do that and then vote accordingly.
—Tim Cowlishaw, Dallas Morning News, 5 Apr. 2026
Horvath added that both local and state laws are intended to protect mobile home parks and their residents, and that officials should use their authority accordingly.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 4 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accordingly
Adverb
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Credit, therefore, for how Wrexham responded, belatedly bringing a sense of urgency to their play and halving the deficit through Windass’ composed 34th-minute finish.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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Alternatively, the left-handed neutrinos could turn out to be slightly ambidextrous and therefore capable of giving themselves mass.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
8 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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The property really comes alive at dusk, so stick around for it.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 Apr. 2026
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Being gentle with yourself is a form of bravery, so go ahead and indulge your softer side.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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The only condition in the agreement was that ABS must be approved by the joint competition committee, an 11-member group in which owners hold the majority and thus ultimate control.—
Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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Slow WrestleMania 42 ticket sales (thus far) has been of concern, with high prices mostly to blame.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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The green is out, as is the sun, and so it, consequently, plenty of happy bare British skin.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
1 Apr. 2026
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An intense military operation in Iran is driving up the price of oil, and consequently, the cost of filling one’s gas tank.—
Torrey Snow,
Baltimore Sun,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Accordingly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accordingly. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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