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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
Many are created in order to address a concern (dandruff, breakage, brittleness) or to work most effectively for a specific hair type (4C curls, wavy hair, gray hair).
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Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 13 June 2026
Blanket Test Facility Engineers would use the facility to confirm that circulating blanket fluids can effectively remove heat, withstand mechanical stress, and safely extract fuel at power plant levels—critical steps needed before advancing to more complex neutron and tritium testing.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 13 June 2026
One ingredient now gaining major attention in skincare and longevity circles is GHK-Cu, a copper peptide that supporters claim may help the body regenerate more effectively and reduce visible signs of aging.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 13 June 2026
The agreement would include a 60-day extension of the current ceasefire, which effectively collapsed this week with both sides resuming strikes.
—Freddie Clayton, NBC news, 13 June 2026
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Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 13 June 2026
Blanket Test Facility Engineers would use the facility to confirm that circulating blanket fluids can effectively remove heat, withstand mechanical stress, and safely extract fuel at power plant levels—critical steps needed before advancing to more complex neutron and tritium testing.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 13 June 2026
One ingredient now gaining major attention in skincare and longevity circles is GHK-Cu, a copper peptide that supporters claim may help the body regenerate more effectively and reduce visible signs of aging.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 13 June 2026
The agreement would include a 60-day extension of the current ceasefire, which effectively collapsed this week with both sides resuming strikes.
—Freddie Clayton, NBC news, 13 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for effectively
Adverb
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But Boston has not wisely or efficiently reinvested that money into the team, with the exception of the offseason trade for Willson Contreras to play first base.—
Stephen J. Nesbitt,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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The Ranch consists of a selective bunch of professionals that work seamlessly, cohesively together, allowing the Ranch to run efficiently for the guests who traveled from far and near to visit.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
Adverb
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Players must match the circles to the correct side while also clicking their controller correctly.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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Back in 1996, Darling observed, correctly, that a good ranking in the Extel survey could add thousands to an analyst’s salary.—
Ian King,
CNBC,
17 June 2026
Adverb
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The family additionally alleges that Roblox failed to adequately disclose the risks children face on the platform.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
14 June 2026
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Many earlier studies linking weight cycling to cardiovascular and metabolic risk failed to adequately control for confounding factors including age, underlying health status and the cumulative burden of obesity over time.—
Allison Palmer
Updated June 13,
Kansas City Star,
13 June 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 20 Jun. 2026.
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