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
This is a lot for one day after effectively being in solitude for a week, outside of Gia.
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Danielle Parker, CBS News, 7 Feb. 2026
The only real solution to lure patrons from club and return to their seats is something that the University of Texas effectively addressed this week.
—Mac Engel
february 7, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Feb. 2026
Bowie and other council members asked for clarification from city staff around why the unspent funds from 2025 did not roll over from year to year and effectively double.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2026
The reassurance that Netflix provided to protect the 45-day window for SVOD critically omits the preceding 30- to 60-day exclusive TVOD window and effectively halves the interval between theatrical release and SVOD for almost all films.
—Joseph M. Singer, Deadline, 6 Feb. 2026
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Danielle Parker, CBS News, 7 Feb. 2026
The only real solution to lure patrons from club and return to their seats is something that the University of Texas effectively addressed this week.
—Mac Engel
february 7, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Feb. 2026
Bowie and other council members asked for clarification from city staff around why the unspent funds from 2025 did not roll over from year to year and effectively double.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2026
The reassurance that Netflix provided to protect the 45-day window for SVOD critically omits the preceding 30- to 60-day exclusive TVOD window and effectively halves the interval between theatrical release and SVOD for almost all films.
—Joseph M. Singer, Deadline, 6 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for effectively
Adverb
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Microorganisms naturally require trace amounts of some rare earth elements, and researchers can adjust conditions so the microbes efficiently take them up.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Feb. 2026
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The ultra-soft, heat-retaining fabric stretches close to the body, trapping warmth efficiently and making long evenings at Copenhagen’s Christmas markets far more enjoyable.—
Michelle Tchea,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Feb. 2026
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The bravura production and costume design are respectively by Suzie Davies and Jacqueline Durran, both correctly tipping the outrageous into the tacky.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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Many brands can last several years when applied correctly.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
11 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Council Member Mike Siegel questioned whether the agreement adequately restricts outside access to camera footage and prevents the company from using data to train its AI models.—
Austin Sanders,
Austin American Statesman,
4 Feb. 2026
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Furthermore, there isn’t a brace that adequately controls the knee, according to Stone.—
Devon Henderson,
New York Times,
4 Feb. 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 15 Feb. 2026.
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