as in efficiently
in an effective manner
She used a visual aid to effectively communicate her point.
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Recent Examples of effectively
In the Season 2 finale, Alicent secretly travels to Dragonstone to meet with Rhaenyra, proposing a path to peace that would require sacrificing her own son Aegon and effectively conceding the Iron Throne to her longtime rival and former BFF.
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Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
Peterson, left-hander Sean Manaea and right-hander Kodai Senga are all going through down seasons, though Manaea has pitched much more effectively as of late.
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Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
20 June 2026
Vinegar is a quick solution to getting a shower head clean and working effectively again.
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Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
20 June 2026
The Marlins scored four runs, effectively putting the game out of reach despite five innings remaining.
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Justice Delos Santos,
Mercury News,
20 June 2026
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Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
Peterson, left-hander Sean Manaea and right-hander Kodai Senga are all going through down seasons, though Manaea has pitched much more effectively as of late.
—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
20 June 2026
Vinegar is a quick solution to getting a shower head clean and working effectively again.
—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
20 June 2026
The Marlins scored four runs, effectively putting the game out of reach despite five innings remaining.
—
Justice Delos Santos,
Mercury News,
20 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for effectively
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Protecting customers starts with managing infrastructure efficiently and delivering the investments already underway.
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At that level, air density has dropped by close to 40 percent, which wreaks havoc on an internal combustion engine, which needs oxygen to operate efficiently.
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Workers correctly answered only about one-quarter of survey questions on retirement withdrawals, on average, and nearly half couldn't answer a single question correctly on that topic.
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Best Practices and Safety Precautions Like any product, diatomaceous earth needs to be applied correctly to actually work and to stay safe for you, your family, and pets.
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The second conclusion from the report stated that the camp was not adequately prepared for last year's storm, even though the National Weather Service had earlier issued severe weather alerts before July 4, 2025.
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Property owners say the city has failed to adequately provide services to keep the area clean and their employees safe.
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Providing valuable insights to clients effectually integrates innovations which foster efficiency, competitiveness and growth in this era characterized by digital globalization.
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In the past China, was viewed as an attractive labor market which could cost effectually do manual assembly of all parts sourced globally.
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“Effectively.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/effectively. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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