as in effective
producing or capable of producing a desired result
that manual lawn mower is not a very efficient tool for doing a huge yard
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Recent Examples of efficient
Choose faster filing methods, stay organized, prioritize the steps that matter most, and stay efficient during the waiting periods.
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Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 30 Mar. 2026
Sunday’s victory was the most efficient outing yet for Tatum, who went 12-for-23 from the field and 5-for-10 from 3-point range with no turnovers after struggling as a shooter over his first 10 appearances.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 30 Mar. 2026
The device is designed for efficient, comfortable use with no pain or downtime, all in a compact, handheld design.
—ABC News, 30 Mar. 2026
Arizona owns the country’s fourth-most-efficient offense and second-most-efficient defense, according to the analytics website KenPom.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 30 Mar. 2026
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Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 30 Mar. 2026
Sunday’s victory was the most efficient outing yet for Tatum, who went 12-for-23 from the field and 5-for-10 from 3-point range with no turnovers after struggling as a shooter over his first 10 appearances.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 30 Mar. 2026
The device is designed for efficient, comfortable use with no pain or downtime, all in a compact, handheld design.
—ABC News, 30 Mar. 2026
Arizona owns the country’s fourth-most-efficient offense and second-most-efficient defense, according to the analytics website KenPom.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 30 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for efficient
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Gabapentin has proved effective at helping some mastectomy patients with stubborn pain, while others have responded to electrodes implanted in their spinal column, according to the Baylor study, published in 2024.—
Brett Kelman,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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While these methods remain effective, excessive tilling can break down soil aggregates into smaller particles, reducing soil health and increasing erosion risk.—
Anthony Reardon,
Kansas City Star,
4 Apr. 2026
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But the teams entered the second half tied at 54-54, after nine lead changes and 10 ties, thanks largely to Boston’s effective offensive rebounding (11-3 in second-chance points) and productive scoring by Garza and Pritchard (13 first-half points apiece).—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
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The pressure is increasingly on AI developers to create systems that can turn these machines into productive workers rather than technological showcases.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
31 Mar. 2026
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The move took away one of Orlando’s most potent attacking threats, but the Pride continued pushing to find a goal.—
Kyle Foley,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 Apr. 2026
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Chelmsford’s potent offense will be tough to limit and the Lions will be competitive, while Andover also figures to be a dangerous threat.—
Tom Mulherin,
Boston Herald,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Efficient.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/efficient. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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