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
As of Tuesday evening, a fire crew of four effectively contained 60% of the fire.
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Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 18 June 2025
Even more effectively, Cummings helped to leak stories about Johnson’s pandemic lockdown-busting in a scandal known as Partygate.
—Jim Waterson, semafor.com, 6 June 2025
Most recently, the PLO’s Executive Committee, effectively a rubber stamp for Abbas, named Hussein al Sheikh as that entity’s vice president.
—Sean Durns, The Washington Examiner, 6 June 2025
The majority also overturned William’s convictions for possession of a firearm and possession of ammunition, saying the convictions amounted to violation of the Constitution’s double jeopardy prohibition because he was effectively charged twice for the same crime.
—Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 6 June 2025
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Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 18 June 2025
Even more effectively, Cummings helped to leak stories about Johnson’s pandemic lockdown-busting in a scandal known as Partygate.
—Jim Waterson, semafor.com, 6 June 2025
Most recently, the PLO’s Executive Committee, effectively a rubber stamp for Abbas, named Hussein al Sheikh as that entity’s vice president.
—Sean Durns, The Washington Examiner, 6 June 2025
The majority also overturned William’s convictions for possession of a firearm and possession of ammunition, saying the convictions amounted to violation of the Constitution’s double jeopardy prohibition because he was effectively charged twice for the same crime.
—Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 6 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for effectively
Adverb
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In these cases, the captain and operations team may decide to shorten or skip a port to ensure repairs are completed safely and efficiently, minimizing disruption to the overall cruise experience.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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Insoluble fiber adds bulk to stool, which helps move food more efficiently through the intestines, promoting regular bowel movements and preventing constipation.1 7.—
Julie Marks,
Verywell Health,
17 June 2025
Adverb
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Beyond that, agentic AI will be adequately secured only by applying security to the network.—
Patrick Moorhead,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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Needs a consistent jumper but will make plays and run the team adequately.—
David Aldridge,
New York Times,
18 June 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 30 Jun. 2025.
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