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
However, when Claire grows bored with an effectively immortal life and chooses to die, her husband Diego (Gael García Bernal), 180-year-old daughter Martha (Noomi Rapace), and android personal assistant Sarah (Beanie Feldstein) react in various ways, ranging from supportive to angry.
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Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 24 May 2026
The drop in oil prices comes as the US and Iran are negotiating a deal that would include the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, which has remained effectively closed to oil flows since the start of the war on February 28.
—Kevin Liptak, CNN Money, 24 May 2026
That caused the zein proteins to line up and bond more effectively.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 23 May 2026
So a company Giannis works with effectively has a line on where else Giannis might work.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 23 May 2026
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Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 24 May 2026
The drop in oil prices comes as the US and Iran are negotiating a deal that would include the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, which has remained effectively closed to oil flows since the start of the war on February 28.
—Kevin Liptak, CNN Money, 24 May 2026
That caused the zein proteins to line up and bond more effectively.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 23 May 2026
So a company Giannis works with effectively has a line on where else Giannis might work.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 23 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for effectively
Adverb
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In the race to build housing more efficiently and affordably, 3D printing is becoming increasingly viable and popular.—
Diana Olick,
CNBC,
26 May 2026
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To manage all of this complexity, the airline built its own AI system to help its tug drivers move bags more efficiently, like a ridesharing algorithm.—
Joel Rose,
NPR,
26 May 2026
Adverb
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Oliver began Wednesday’s quarterfinals by correctly spelling lalopathy, a disorder of speech.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
27 May 2026
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Benjamin qualified for the national bee by winning the San Diego County Scripps Regional Spelling Bee in March, correctly spelling kenosis, the relinquishment of divine attributes by Jesus Christ in becoming human, in the 23rd round.—
City News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 May 2026
Adverb
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This is especially important for its use as the Artemis moon lander; experts have estimated that each lunar Starship mission could require a dozen or more refueling launches to adequately supply enough propellant to get to the moon, land and launch back to lunar orbit.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
23 May 2026
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The student was not allowed due process in the investigation and the alleged misconduct against him was not adequately addressed, his mother claims in the suit.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
22 May 2026
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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.—
Debbi Compton,
USA TODAY,
22 Aug. 2023
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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.—
Cindy Gordon,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2021
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“Effectively.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/effectively. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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