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Recent Examples of efficiently
Those are some biggest ways state workers think California’s government could run more efficiently.
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William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 10 Feb. 2026
Our primary reason for starting a position in DuPont was that its breakup, announced in March 2024, would unlock value by allowing each company to operate more efficiently to meet demand in its respective end markets.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 10 Feb. 2026
This follows Ford's August 2025 announcement of its plans for a Universal Platform that will allow the automaker to build an entire new range of affordable EVs more efficiently.
—Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 9 Feb. 2026
Steam transfers heat more efficiently than water, speeding up the cooking and helping prevent overcooking.
—Anne Wolf, Martha Stewart, 7 Feb. 2026
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William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 10 Feb. 2026
Our primary reason for starting a position in DuPont was that its breakup, announced in March 2024, would unlock value by allowing each company to operate more efficiently to meet demand in its respective end markets.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 10 Feb. 2026
This follows Ford's August 2025 announcement of its plans for a Universal Platform that will allow the automaker to build an entire new range of affordable EVs more efficiently.
—Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 9 Feb. 2026
Steam transfers heat more efficiently than water, speeding up the cooking and helping prevent overcooking.
—Anne Wolf, Martha Stewart, 7 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for efficiently
Adverb
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Nevertheless, Mustaine’s leadership ensures that Megadeth has all the hallmarks of a competently forgettable Megadeth album.—
Eli Enis,
Pitchfork,
26 Jan. 2026
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Public programs retain support only when voters believe they are competently managed, and this story suggests the opposite.—
Matt K. Lewis,
Mercury News,
13 Jan. 2026
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Lamont has so far skillfully navigated the erratic, unilateral and sometimes vengeful policy pronouncements from Washington.—
Kevin Rennie,
Hartford Courant,
7 Feb. 2026
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This 2026 reissue of the sneaker features a slim shape and a low profile—skillfully tapping into the current hype surrounding nostalgic slim sneakers.—
Katharina Fuchs,
Glamour,
1 Feb. 2026
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Our show is expertly produced, as always by Chris McLeod of Blue Elevator Productions and our very own Josh Billinson.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
14 Feb. 2026
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Jeremy’s savory dishes are composed and confident; standouts have included a vibrant duck salad, delicate waloo crudo, mussels escabeche and expertly prepared American red snapper.—
USA TODAY NETWORK,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
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And, speaking of music, Wheeler is ably assisted by an acoustic duo known as Northern Shores, underscoring the story with Celtic elements.—
Rob Hubbard,
Twin Cities,
6 Feb. 2026
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The casting does fantastic worldbuilding, ably finds an actor who can take on a very tricky role, and reminds us all of how good Ralph Fiennes looks in a red hat.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
2 Feb. 2026
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Catching the ball and deftly pivoting around his defender, Drew Fielder had earned himself a heat check.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
7 Feb. 2026
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In each of these roles, O’Hara grounded these high-strung personas while deftly winking at the audience and letting them in on the joke, particularly in the films’ mock-interview segments.—
Paula Mejía,
The Atlantic,
4 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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The therapist should adroitly excavate what the AI has told the client.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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But VanDerveer adroitly uses timeouts for rest breaks.—
Bill Center,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Jan. 2026
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Director Tony Williams masterfully curates a mood of oppressive dread from the opening minutes through the bloody climax and explosive final frames, making this one of the very best Australian horror films of all time.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
31 Jan. 2026
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Fuerza Regida masterfully blends heartbreak and dangerous rumors into one gripping track.—
Tere Aguilera,
Billboard,
30 Jan. 2026
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Perhaps the most controversial policy is holding back third graders who cannot read proficiently.—
Theara Coleman,
TheWeek,
14 Jan. 2026
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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.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Efficiently.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/efficiently. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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