effectively

Definition of effectivelynext

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Recent Examples of effectively See, these court rulings have effectively delayed some athletes heading to the pros. — Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 21 Oct. 2026 The matte screen effectively fought off the glare from the open window in my row. — Allison Johnson, The Verge, 21 Oct. 2026 Where King’s Margaret actively disliked her daughter—viewing her as the polluted spawn of the night her drunken husband effectively raped her—Sloyan’s Margaret clearly loves Carrie, wanting only to protect her from a world of sin and depravity. — ArsTechnica, 21 Oct. 2026 During Monday's city council meeting, Newport Beach also activated its Emergency Operations Center in an effort to coordinate plans more effectively as conditions change rapidly. — Austin Turner, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for effectively
Recent Examples of Synonyms for effectively
Adverb
  • New technology will not help if American factories cannot produce it efficiently.
    — Rick Lazio, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Anodized aluminum coating Skillets made using this process are tough, easy-to-clean and heat food quickly and efficiently.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026
Adverb
  • Additionally, Marshall has correctly noted that gas prices were higher during former President Joe Biden’s administration, peaking above $5 nationally.
    — Dylan Lysen, Kansas City Star, 22 Oct. 2026
  • An agent could be properly authenticated, correctly authorized and operating within its guardrails.
    — Shekhar Iyer, Forbes.com, 20 Oct. 2026
Adverb
  • Seldom does the theatre adequately address the topic of enemas.
    — Henry Alford, New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2026
  • People can’t always plan adequately for the next earthquake, hurricane or natural disaster.
    — Annie Nova, CNBC, 17 Oct. 2026
Adverb
  • 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
  • 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 25 Oct. 2026.

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