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 department stores that have survived recognize that and have adapted accordingly.
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Phaedra Trethan, USA TODAY, 25 Dec. 2024
Towels should be washed every three to four days, so plan accordingly for guests who will stay longer than that.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Dec. 2024
If the lower portion of your island is meant to be seen, select seating accordingly, or opt for barstools that can easily be relocated when called for.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 28 Dec. 2024
Stay ahead by anticipating the skills your organization will need and aligning hiring practices accordingly.
—Mo Hamzian, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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Phaedra Trethan, USA TODAY, 25 Dec. 2024
Towels should be washed every three to four days, so plan accordingly for guests who will stay longer than that.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Dec. 2024
If the lower portion of your island is meant to be seen, select seating accordingly, or opt for barstools that can easily be relocated when called for.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 28 Dec. 2024
Stay ahead by anticipating the skills your organization will need and aligning hiring practices accordingly.
—Mo Hamzian, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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This type of material is also known to quickly dry off, therefore limiting the amount of bacteria that can grow on it.Moriah Mason, Southern Living, 10 Jan. 2025
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By its very nature, an errant blue streak or blurry black blotch conveys a certain artistic quality—and, therefore, must also possess an intriguing backstory.Christina Pérez, Vogue, 10 Jan. 2025
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This yoga mat is made from a biodegradable rubber alternative that'll wear down in extreme heat, so leave it at home for your hot yoga classes.Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 5 Jan. 2025
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The New York Giants have been a mess in 2024, so much so, that fans were willing to pay for signs to fly around MetLife Stadium.James Brizuela, Newsweek, 5 Jan. 2025
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These parts of intestine that are bypassed are precisely where iron and calcium are absorbed, thus leading to deficiencies in those nutrients that would need to be treated.Omer Awan, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
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Those two will play in the Sugar Bowl on Wednesday at 8:45 p.m. In five playoff games thus far, the higher seed has won by double digits each time.Ryan Morik, Fox News, 1 Jan. 2025
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By becoming more of a threat from downtown, defenders are consequently forced to apply more pressure on Ivey at the 3-point line.Hunter Patterson, The Athletic, 1 Jan. 2025
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Public health officials can detect the presence of pathogens shed by all individuals through wastewater testing, including those who are asymptomatic and consequently not seeking treatment.Karen Bartunek, The Arizona Republic, 30 Dec. 2024
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“Accordingly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accordingly. Accessed 15 Jan. 2025.
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