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
If both that measure and the billionaire tax passed, the one receiving the most votes would take effect under state law, effectively canceling out the other, said Shaun Bowler, a political science professor at UC Riverside.
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Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 15 Mar. 2026
This situation resembles a shareholder structure in which those with a million shares effectively hold a million votes, while those with one share hold only one.
—Chicago Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
Haiti's government effectively collapsed in 2021, after the assination of then President Jovenel Moïse.
—Denise Schrier Cetta, CBS News, 15 Mar. 2026
But now, 16 days into this very real war with Iran, this vital waterway connecting the Persian Gulf to the Arabian Sea is effectively closed.
—ABC News, 15 Mar. 2026
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Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 15 Mar. 2026
This situation resembles a shareholder structure in which those with a million shares effectively hold a million votes, while those with one share hold only one.
—Chicago Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
Haiti's government effectively collapsed in 2021, after the assination of then President Jovenel Moïse.
—Denise Schrier Cetta, CBS News, 15 Mar. 2026
But now, 16 days into this very real war with Iran, this vital waterway connecting the Persian Gulf to the Arabian Sea is effectively closed.
—ABC News, 15 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for effectively
Adverb
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Diabate registered three fouls in 31 minutes, using his time efficiently to post eight points, 13 rebounds and four assists.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
18 Mar. 2026
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Responding to these challenges requires systems capable of operating quickly and efficiently across the electromagnetic spectrum.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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After conversing with the bots, participants correctly identified the hypothetical condition only about a third of the time.—
Katia Riddle,
NPR,
11 Mar. 2026
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And time your ascent correctly—climbers should begin to descend no later than noon.—
Frederick Dreier,
Outside,
10 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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This packable jacket will take up next to no space in your suitcase, and the high collared design, adjustable hem, and sleeve cuffs will keep you adequately protected from the heaviest of downpours.—
Michelle Baricevic,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Mar. 2026
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Critics of the administration have said that the current stance still shows that the administration didn’t adequately plan for the retaliation from Iran in the strait.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Mar. 2026
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 19 Mar. 2026.
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