effectively

adverb

Definition of effectivelynext
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 Rutherford argues that taxpayers should not finance elections that exclude eligible voters, particularly in districts where the primary effectively determines the winner. — Kevin Richardson, Baltimore Sun, 25 Aug. 2026 Sanctioning Iranian oil effectively subsidizes the Chinese economy, Cassidy said, by creating a pool of cheap crude that only China is willing and able to snap up. — Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 25 Aug. 2026 The decentralization was aimed at a more agile organization capable of responding to market demands and visitor feedback more effectively, Six Flags said at the time. — Charlotte Observer, 25 Aug. 2026 The opening of those two restaurants effectively started VinZant’s restaurant group. — Kansas City Star, 25 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for effectively
Recent Examples of Synonyms for effectively
  1. efficiently
  2. correctly
  3. adequately
  4. effectually
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  • The process is still largely done by hand because machines have not been developed that can efficiently remove the delicate threads without damaging the product.
    — Callie Zanandrie, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026
  • People moving efficiently through space, eyes down, earbuds in, interacting with screens instead of humans.
    — Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of efficiently
Adverb
  • Training begins with a small smoke test to make sure the robot, environment, cameras, and control system work together correctly.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 27 Aug. 2026
  • In simpler terms, a part of your paycheck subsidizes a boomer’s benefits—and according to the Cato Institute’s 2025 polling, only 45% of Americans correctly understand how the program works.
    — Joshua Hong, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of correctly
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  • Federal prosecutors and the SEC are examining whether Walter’s insurance companies improperly lent money to businesses connected to him without adequately disclosing the relationships.
    — Joshua Hong, Fortune, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Maryland’s Office of People’s Counsel has raised serious questions about whether PJM adequately considered alternatives to massive new transmission projects.
    — Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of adequately
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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
  • 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 Aug. 2026.

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