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
Last weekend, Netanyahu’s coalition passed the controversial 2026 budget that effectively keeps the government in power until October, when elections are scheduled.
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Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 5 Apr. 2026
But the competence the president wants is to more effectively prosecute his political enemies.
—ABC News, 5 Apr. 2026
All of this is done effectively blind, since the injections are made from the bottom of the mold.
—Megan Paetzhold, Bon Appetit Magazine, 5 Apr. 2026
Just as bad as the high rates have been the excessive volatility that has scuttled businesses’ ability to effectively plan.
—Wayne Winegarden, Oc Register, 5 Apr. 2026
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Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 5 Apr. 2026
But the competence the president wants is to more effectively prosecute his political enemies.
—ABC News, 5 Apr. 2026
All of this is done effectively blind, since the injections are made from the bottom of the mold.
—Megan Paetzhold, Bon Appetit Magazine, 5 Apr. 2026
Just as bad as the high rates have been the excessive volatility that has scuttled businesses’ ability to effectively plan.
—Wayne Winegarden, Oc Register, 5 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for effectively
Adverb
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Black soldier fly larvae efficiently break down organic waste into nutrient-rich compost, which is then used as a sustainable feed for chickens and fish.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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Just six of those came in the second half and the Bruins took better care of the ball while running their offense more efficiently, but sloppy play and frustration have flared up despite the Bruins’ veteran leadership.—
Marisa Ingemi,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Mar. 2026
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The Goldman Sachs data, which shows real productivity acceleration in industries with higher adoption rates, suggests that the gap may be closing—but only for firms that have actually deployed the tools and done so correctly.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
1 Apr. 2026
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Foster said a few people correctly guessed the breed combination.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
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Gelber promised to sue the Legislature for failing to adequately fund public schools.—
Steve Bousquet,
Sun Sentinel,
4 Apr. 2026
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Finally, neither strategy adequately addresses the capital requirements that prevent many clinics and pharmacies from stocking injectable PrEP.—
Michael Rose,
STAT,
3 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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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 8 Apr. 2026.
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