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
For providers of recovery housing like Golden, that effectively closed the door to state funding such as the multibillion-dollar Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention program.
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Doug Smith, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2025
The ideal setup involves buying an in-the-money (ITM) call and selling an out-of-the-money (OTM) call, effectively creating an at-the-money bull call spread.
—Nishant Pant, CNBC, 13 May 2025
Though their follower counts and overall reach pale in comparison to celebrity influencers, experts say that the Kremlin needs local voices to effectively promote life under Russia’s rule.
—Clare Sebastian, CNN Money, 13 May 2025
That ability to act effectively as a mentor, to help nurture talent, has been taken into his managerial career.
—Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 13 May 2025
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Doug Smith, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2025
The ideal setup involves buying an in-the-money (ITM) call and selling an out-of-the-money (OTM) call, effectively creating an at-the-money bull call spread.
—Nishant Pant, CNBC, 13 May 2025
Though their follower counts and overall reach pale in comparison to celebrity influencers, experts say that the Kremlin needs local voices to effectively promote life under Russia’s rule.
—Clare Sebastian, CNN Money, 13 May 2025
That ability to act effectively as a mentor, to help nurture talent, has been taken into his managerial career.
—Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 13 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for effectively
Adverb
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These tools are remarkably skilled at quickly, comprehensively, and efficiently consuming vast amounts of data and regurgitating it within a different context.—
Maria Williams,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
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Another key benefit is support for data integration efforts by ensuring that disparate data sources are integrated and utilized efficiently, providing the foundation for building reliable data systems and fostering trust in decision making.—
Rajiv Shesh,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
Adverb
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School meal funding at the district-level similarly fails to adequately serve all communities in need.—
Grace Chung,
Hartford Courant,
17 May 2025
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Part of the challenge, the inspector general reported, is that the postal service is delivering 80% fewer pieces like personal letters or bills today compared to the late 1990s, but hasn't adequately adjusted its delivery system.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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 21 May. 2025.
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