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Recent Examples of efficiently
Very little of it is fixable efficiently during one.
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Lien De Pau, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Countries able to mobilize capital, distribute risk effectively, and recover efficiently from disruption are better positioned to sustain development and expand opportunity.
—Jim Williamson, Fortune, 26 May 2026
Though the latter is generally known as the gold standard in skincare, retinal actually converts more efficiently into retinoic acid within the skin—delivering faster, more visible anti-aging results, helping to soften fine lines, refine texture, and improve overall skin clarity.
—Beatrice Zocchi, Vogue, 25 May 2026
This cooling layer uses silica particles and a porous structure to scatter and reflect sunlight while simultaneously emitting thermal energy extremely efficiently in the mid-infrared spectrum, the region through which heat can escape into the sky.
—New Atlas, 25 May 2026
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Lien De Pau, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Countries able to mobilize capital, distribute risk effectively, and recover efficiently from disruption are better positioned to sustain development and expand opportunity.
—Jim Williamson, Fortune, 26 May 2026
Though the latter is generally known as the gold standard in skincare, retinal actually converts more efficiently into retinoic acid within the skin—delivering faster, more visible anti-aging results, helping to soften fine lines, refine texture, and improve overall skin clarity.
—Beatrice Zocchi, Vogue, 25 May 2026
This cooling layer uses silica particles and a porous structure to scatter and reflect sunlight while simultaneously emitting thermal energy extremely efficiently in the mid-infrared spectrum, the region through which heat can escape into the sky.
—New Atlas, 25 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for efficiently
Adverb
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Why can’t San Francisco’s officials competently replace its trash cans?—
Steven Greenhut,
Washington Post,
6 May 2026
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Outlays old and new need to be justified and competently managed.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
17 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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In any case, preventing such an outcome has less to do with the size of America’s munitions stockpile than with coming up with a realistic strategy that skillfully mixes diplomacy, economic statecraft, strong alliances, and a capable military focused on defense rather than global interventionism.—
William Hartung,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2026
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On the Senate floor, they can be seen skillfully maneuvering around lawmakers, stenotype machines hanging from their necks.—
Rob Crilly,
The Washington Examiner,
22 May 2026
Adverb
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Her makeup, expertly crafted by Suzy Clarke, was pared back in comparison, comprised of doll-like blush and doe eyes.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
22 May 2026
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Built by Wallmakers, the Bridge House spans 100 feet (30 m) across two streams that have carved a 30-ft (7-m) gorge through the landscape, and expertly combines mud, steel and thatch to create a simple yet functional four-bedroom home.—
Stefan Ionescu
May 20,
New Atlas,
20 May 2026
Adverb
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Marianna Gailus and Sepideh Moafi (The Pitt) ably perform the others, but Jackman is stunning as a man failing to balance love and lust.—
Tiffany Kelly,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 May 2026
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The exhibition still ably singles out punk artists and groups with Jewish heritage like the Patti Smith Group, Blondie, Richard Hell, the Dictators and Suicide, as well as band managers, label executives, club owners and photographers who were part of the scene.—
Siran Babayan,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2026
Adverb
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While Malek takes center stage, Sturridge works deftly in the spaces around him, offering a quiet, understated and yet deeply moving performance.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
22 May 2026
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The rotisserie chicken was deftly seasoned and generously sized.—
Kate Williams,
AJC.com,
22 May 2026
Adverb
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Shrines, Puzzles, and a Sprawling World The Adventures of Elliot adroitly fuses sharp combat with intricate puzzle-solving, further cementing the Zelda feel.—
Gabriel Zamora,
PC Magazine,
18 May 2026
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Jenny Connell Davis’ adroitly constructed one-act play weaves together significant challenges for four women across seven decades.—
Christopher Smith,
Oc Register,
7 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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With stories focused on surviving rowdy family, moments of loneliness, struggles with faith, and navigating our deepest human relationships, Johnson’s abilities as a pensive storyteller are conducted masterfully.—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
22 May 2026
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Amusingly, the immensely powerful, magical object is treated with nonchalance by the New Age store employees, the tone masterfully shifting from comedy sketch to disturbing horror.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
Adverb
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In recent years, these programs have been used to process a huge volume of data far more proficiently and efficiently than scientists can manage alone.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
8 May 2026
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Most elementary grades’ reading levels stayed the same from the prior year, with approximately 65% to 69% of students reading proficiently.—
Shawn Datchuk,
The Conversation,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Efficiently.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/efficiently. Accessed 28 May. 2026.
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