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
Then, though, came a twist to rival even the famous night when Arsenal midfielder Thomas scored with what was effectively the final kick of the season away to Liverpool to clinch the 2-0 win required to pip their hosts to the First Division title in 1989.
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Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2026
The program calls for the recognition of Israel and renouncing armed struggle, effectively sidelining Hamas and other factions.
—Sam Metz, Arkansas Online, 26 Apr. 2026
One security guard was hit, but their body armor effectively prevented serious harm, according to reports.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 26 Apr. 2026
The trail effectively stretches across 222 miles (357 kilometers) and takes the average hiker two to three weeks to complete.
—Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 26 Apr. 2026
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Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2026
The program calls for the recognition of Israel and renouncing armed struggle, effectively sidelining Hamas and other factions.
—Sam Metz, Arkansas Online, 26 Apr. 2026
One security guard was hit, but their body armor effectively prevented serious harm, according to reports.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 26 Apr. 2026
The trail effectively stretches across 222 miles (357 kilometers) and takes the average hiker two to three weeks to complete.
—Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 26 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for effectively
Adverb
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Newspapers in the era before the internet and Wikipedia served as clearinghouses for information, efficiently sharing expertise with the general population.—
Lawrence Glickman,
The Atlantic,
28 Apr. 2026
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This allows staff to assist customers more efficiently without ever having to leave their side, resulting in a more seamless and personalized shopping experience.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
28 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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If some people don’t pay their taxes or register their vehicles correctly, that cost gets pushed onto everyone else.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
29 Apr. 2026
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Part of the issue, Lopez argues, is that judges aren't correctly using someone's criminal history when making a determination on if someone should remain in jail until their trial.—
Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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But few states even try to adequately estimate the gap, according to Goodman.—
Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
26 Apr. 2026
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Occupational Safety and Health Administration investigators also found the company did not adequately train its employees to recognize fall hazards and did not use a hazard communication program for employees using hazardous chemicals, the news release said.—
Angie DiMichele,
Sun Sentinel,
25 Apr. 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 2 May. 2026.
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