as in masterfully
in a skillful or expert manner
adeptly sank the ball in the basket with a hook shot
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Recent Examples of adeptly
There are few musicians better suited to celebrate International Jazz Day than San Diego’s Allison Tucker Adams, who sings adeptly in six languages.
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George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Apr. 2026
In a video posted to Meghan’s Instagram on April 2, Meghan, Archie, and Prince Harry are captured skiing down a mountain, with Archie adeptly navigating the slopes.
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Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
3 Apr. 2026
Raducanu is known for her aggressive baseline play, clean ball striking, powerful ground strokes, and fast, accurate serves, as well as her ability to anticipate her opponents’ shots, position herself adeptly, and apply pressure in return games.
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Laura Payne,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
1 Apr. 2026
His twin brother, Kaiden, adeptly moved into the starting lineup for each of the nine games.
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Michael Osipoff,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
Six Senses adeptly blends ancient and high-tech therapies, alongside social interactions and the solace of solitary treatments.
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Jane Alexander,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 Feb. 2026
Instead, investors turned to traditional safe-haven names like Procter & Gamble, which has a long track record of adeptly managing its business during market and economic uncertainty.
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Paulina Likos,
CNBC,
9 Feb. 2026
Against Villa, who had scored in each of their past 13 games, Palace’s defensive unit held firm, marshalled by Guehi, who was aided adeptly by his young partner.
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Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
8 Jan. 2026
While the image of the girl-villain, Samara, feral and wet, climbing out of a television, is the lingering horrifying image in our cultural imagination, Lisowski adeptly points to the more violent horrors of the story.
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Diana Arterian,
Literary Hub,
11 Dec. 2025
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Apr. 2026
In a video posted to Meghan’s Instagram on April 2, Meghan, Archie, and Prince Harry are captured skiing down a mountain, with Archie adeptly navigating the slopes.
—
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
3 Apr. 2026
Raducanu is known for her aggressive baseline play, clean ball striking, powerful ground strokes, and fast, accurate serves, as well as her ability to anticipate her opponents’ shots, position herself adeptly, and apply pressure in return games.
—
Laura Payne,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
1 Apr. 2026
His twin brother, Kaiden, adeptly moved into the starting lineup for each of the nine games.
—
Michael Osipoff,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
Six Senses adeptly blends ancient and high-tech therapies, alongside social interactions and the solace of solitary treatments.
—
Jane Alexander,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 Feb. 2026
Instead, investors turned to traditional safe-haven names like Procter & Gamble, which has a long track record of adeptly managing its business during market and economic uncertainty.
—
Paulina Likos,
CNBC,
9 Feb. 2026
Against Villa, who had scored in each of their past 13 games, Palace’s defensive unit held firm, marshalled by Guehi, who was aided adeptly by his young partner.
—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
8 Jan. 2026
While the image of the girl-villain, Samara, feral and wet, climbing out of a television, is the lingering horrifying image in our cultural imagination, Lisowski adeptly points to the more violent horrors of the story.
—
Diana Arterian,
Literary Hub,
11 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adeptly
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While traditional tailoring and minimalist silhouettes dominated the red carpet, prospects masterfully personalized their looks.
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Son moved fast, especially up the left wing, and arced balls masterfully into the corners of the net.
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In one of prettiest team goals of this tournament, Ayase Ueda skillfully found Ritsu Doan, who threaded it to Maeda.
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The staff knows the menu and wine list back to front, and buzz around the dining room quickly and skillfully.
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Counties weren’t named for them until well after their deaths.
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But its usefulness extends well beyond northern Italian cuisine.
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Meanwhile, a flashback, set vaguely in the Before Times, presents a girl playing with the ragdoll Jessie, a cowgirl and aspirant sheriff, voiced enthusiastically and most capably by Joan Cusack.
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Backed by tens of thousands of raucous fans in the Los Angeles area, Bosnia capably hung with Switzerland into the second half — until the hydration break led to a moment of brilliance from Manzambi, a 20-year-old Geneva native who plays for German club Freiburg.
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Twenty years ago, Swift broke through as a rising Nashville star, before quickly, and deftly, pulling off the ultimate crossover pivot en route to becoming the biggest pop star on the planet.
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Aouar turns, sliding the ball through to Mahrez, who deftly finished past goalkeeper Alexander Schlager.
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Van de Ven expertly went for the ball, and no foul was called even though Hakimi took a tumble.
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Mexico City, a global gastronomic mecca, expertly blends vibrant street food with pioneering fine dining.
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Seated near the senators, a woman in a crisp white uniform appears to listen in, her hands folded neatly in her lap.
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Legacy is what keeps many founders going when the numbers no longer add up neatly.
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Rams architects Les Snead and Sean McVay can still adroitly motivate a player without pressing too hard.
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Shrines, Puzzles, and a Sprawling World The Adventures of Elliot adroitly fuses sharp combat with intricate puzzle-solving, further cementing the Zelda feel.
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“Adeptly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adeptly. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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