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in an effective manner
She used a visual aid to effectively communicate her point.
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Recent Examples of effectively
This effectively is free money, and one of the simplest ways to strengthen long-term security.
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Bruce Helmer, Twin Cities, 8 Nov. 2025
The condition can be treated and effectively managed using a thin tube or shunt that is implanted surgically and helps drain away the fluid with an endoscopic third ventriculostomy (ETV).
—Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2025
In the wake of Tuesday’s crash, the Federal Aviation Administration effectively grounded all MD-11 and MD-11F aircrafts until each undergoes a thorough inspection.
—Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 8 Nov. 2025
Firstly, the soldiers’ personal testimony drives the narrative forward more effectively than a conventional narrator could accomplish.
—David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 8 Nov. 2025
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Bruce Helmer, Twin Cities, 8 Nov. 2025
The condition can be treated and effectively managed using a thin tube or shunt that is implanted surgically and helps drain away the fluid with an endoscopic third ventriculostomy (ETV).
—Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2025
In the wake of Tuesday’s crash, the Federal Aviation Administration effectively grounded all MD-11 and MD-11F aircrafts until each undergoes a thorough inspection.
—Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 8 Nov. 2025
Firstly, the soldiers’ personal testimony drives the narrative forward more effectively than a conventional narrator could accomplish.
—David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 8 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for effectively
Adverb
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As circulation improves, the tissues become more pliable, oxygen and nutrients reach the healing fibers more efficiently, and waste products are flushed out.—
Jakob Roze,
Health,
11 Nov. 2025
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From health care delivery to back-end operations, VA is looking to AI to meet its mission more efficiently and effectively.—
Adam Stone,
USA Today,
11 Nov. 2025
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Tips For Planting Bulbs When planting bulbs in the fall, prep the area first and make sure to space the bulbs and plant them correctly with these tips.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
10 Nov. 2025
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The study also found that the test correctly predicted the cancer's origin 92% of the time.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
9 Nov. 2025
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Inspectors also found that staff didn’t always wear all the necessary PPE, take the PPE on and off properly or adequately sanitize the gear.—
Kevin G. Hall,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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For others, strapped for space or time, the path to eating adequately while not overspending is more challenging.—
Roxana Popescu,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Nov. 2025
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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 17 Nov. 2025.
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