as in masterfully
in a skillful or expert manner
an administrator who can deal with the problems quickly and proficiently
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Recent Examples of proficiently
Over 75% of the student body at Eastway speaks a first language other than English, with many students who do not yet speak English proficiently.
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Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 4 Sep. 2025
In an October news release announcing the partnership, district officials said the long-term goal will focus on ensuring all students can read proficiently by third grade and pave the way for success for the rest of their academic careers.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Sep. 2025
Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 4 Sep. 2025
In an October news release announcing the partnership, district officials said the long-term goal will focus on ensuring all students can read proficiently by third grade and pave the way for success for the rest of their academic careers.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proficiently
Adverb
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The crawlspace at Gacy’s house, masterfully recreated by the production design team, is where the victims’ journeys ended.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Oct. 2025
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That time-out was just what was needed to establish that her show isn’t too masterfully polished.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
11 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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The six-episode limited series skillfully blends the past and the present.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
22 Oct. 2025
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Burns, who is the White House bureau chief for Politico, skillfully kept the conversation moving, but also interspersed occasional scoop-seeking questions, like whether Emanuel will run for president in 2028.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
10 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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There are some, and (there) should be increased, opportunities for therapeutic intervention for parents as well.—
Ashley Luthern,
jsonline.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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The loose fit is perfect for layering, too, and packs down surprisingly well.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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And Berchtold capably taps into the raw pain underneath Paul’s party-bro exterior, rendering him pitiable if not exactly likable.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Oct. 2025
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Can Bub Carrington score more efficiently and defend more capably?—
John Hollinger,
New York Times,
8 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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On the Longhorns’ lone scoring drive, Manning performs competently, but running back Quintrevion Wisner does the heavy lifting with a 37-yard run.—
Jim Barnes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Oct. 2025
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The selling point of the Conjurings is that they are competently made haunted house movies that reliably feature good set pieces.—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
4 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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One of his former teachers was still there, coaxing students to line up neatly.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
25 Oct. 2025
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But not everything can fit neatly in an eight-part series, and there’s a reason the case is still being dissected today.—
Elisabeth Garber-Paul,
Rolling Stone,
24 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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In his absence, Mac Jones, who had been labeled a bust over the last couple of years, has filled in ably and allowed the 49ers to get out to a 4-2 record.—
Robert Marvi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
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Comfortable at Versailles, devoted to his grandfather, Temple ably acquitted himself of his duties.—
Stacy Schiff,
The Atlantic,
8 Oct. 2025
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In another Oscar-winning performance, Jamie Foxx expertly embodied legendary singer, songwriter and pianist Ray Charles in 2004's Ray.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
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Having started his career as a film critic and essayist on YouTube, Stuckmann makes the transition to director with a horror movie that expertly blends media and feels at times like a mockumentary ripped right from the video platform.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Proficiently.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proficiently. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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