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
Kim Yong-min, a Democratic Party lawmaker, said the conservatives were effectively defending Yoon's imposition of martial law by repeatedly opposing investigations into it.
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The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 6 June 2025
The museum, still in its infancy, is effectively left out of Trump’s proposed 2026 budget.
—Vivienne Serret, Miami Herald, 6 June 2025
Each model is equipped with a sophisticated multilayer coating that effectively minimizes lens flare and ghosting, enhancing image clarity and contrast.
—Matt Morris, Space.com, 6 June 2025
To effectively implement and scale VSS as a 21st-century care infrastructure, a collaborative effort among public, private and nonprofit sectors is essential.
—Yujia Zhu, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
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The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 6 June 2025
The museum, still in its infancy, is effectively left out of Trump’s proposed 2026 budget.
—Vivienne Serret, Miami Herald, 6 June 2025
Each model is equipped with a sophisticated multilayer coating that effectively minimizes lens flare and ghosting, enhancing image clarity and contrast.
—Matt Morris, Space.com, 6 June 2025
To effectively implement and scale VSS as a 21st-century care infrastructure, a collaborative effort among public, private and nonprofit sectors is essential.
—Yujia Zhu, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for effectively
Adverb
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This will be a win for taxpayers as these economies help the state government address its structural deficit and more efficiently allocate scarce income and assets.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
6 June 2025
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Fat Distribution Changes With aging, adipose (fat) tissue loses its ability to efficiently store and release energy.—
Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
6 June 2025
Adverb
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Staying competitive means ensuring staff are adequately trained and can integrate complicated systems to provide comprehensive services.—
Jason Penkethman,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2025
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But to adequately respond to the ever-worsening biodiversity crisis, conservationists will need all available tools.—
Alex Erwin,
The Conversation,
6 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 18 Jun. 2025.
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