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
Now, 10 years later, the fact that the garment is black and blue in reality has become common knowledge, effectively changing how the majority of people perceive the once-divisive image.
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Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA TODAY, 1 Mar. 2025
These improvements could help astronauts maintain strength and endurance more effectively during extended missions.
—Jake Parks, Discover Magazine, 1 Mar. 2025
Miami doesn’t have a high-level starting guard on their roster, a necessity to effectively run the ball.
—C. Isaiah Smalls Ii, Miami Herald, 1 Mar. 2025
At the moment, Auriemma has the talent, depth and, more importantly, depth of talent, to effectively adjust to any opponent.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 28 Feb. 2025
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Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA TODAY, 1 Mar. 2025
These improvements could help astronauts maintain strength and endurance more effectively during extended missions.
—Jake Parks, Discover Magazine, 1 Mar. 2025
Miami doesn’t have a high-level starting guard on their roster, a necessity to effectively run the ball.
—C. Isaiah Smalls Ii, Miami Herald, 1 Mar. 2025
At the moment, Auriemma has the talent, depth and, more importantly, depth of talent, to effectively adjust to any opponent.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 28 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for effectively
Adverb
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To keep them tidy, incorporate a metal mug tree for efficiently stowing coffee cups.—
Ali Faccenda,
People.com,
2 Mar. 2025
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These professionals have served as the bridge between senior leadership and frontline employees, ensuring that corporate strategies are executed efficiently.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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Perhaps he is rehabilitated, cured, or even adequately punished.—
Matthew J. Funchion,
Hartford Courant,
6 Mar. 2025
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Not all companies are set up to adequately perform defensive OSINT.—
James Henderson,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 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 13 Mar. 2025.
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