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
The vacuum can effectively suck up dirt, debris, and pet hair from all floor types, including hard floors, carpets, and area rugs.
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Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2025
Finally, many detergents don't clean effectively in very cold water—you're really looking for closer to room temperature to activate those stain-removing enzymes.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2025
By then, the titular figure of Mitchell’s book, pitcher Ralph Branca, was effectively out of the league.
—Kyle Kensing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Oct. 2025
Strong and Jeremy Allen White as Springsteen bonded effectively to create this close relationship.
—Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 25 Oct. 2025
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Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2025
Finally, many detergents don't clean effectively in very cold water—you're really looking for closer to room temperature to activate those stain-removing enzymes.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2025
By then, the titular figure of Mitchell’s book, pitcher Ralph Branca, was effectively out of the league.
—Kyle Kensing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Oct. 2025
Strong and Jeremy Allen White as Springsteen bonded effectively to create this close relationship.
—Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 25 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for effectively
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This innovation enables disaggregated AI inferencing, allowing hardware to be used more efficiently while still meeting demanding performance and cost requirements.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Oct. 2025
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In contrast, newer editions are more user-friendly, quicker to install, and allow organizations to implement, customize, and utilize them more efficiently.—
Jason Phillips,
AZCentral.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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Contestants stood to win the fabled Rs 1 crore by correctly answering 15 questions within 60 minutes.—
Snigdha Poonam,
The Dial,
28 Oct. 2025
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Paulsen answered every one of Shanahan’s questions correctly, then rattled off the assignments for the guards and center, too.—
Jourdan Rodrigue,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Gabriel performed adequately in Week 7, playing mistake-free football in a 31-6 victory over the Miami Dolphins.—
Reice Shipley,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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The group supported the funding, but more money is needed to adequately fund public education, Robison said.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 Oct. 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 29 Oct. 2025.
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