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
On September 8, 1943, Italy surrendered to the Allies, and the Germans, who already effectively controlled the north of Italy, turned on their former partners and moved to take over the rest of the country.
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Ann Goldstein, New Yorker, 25 May 2025
Ironically, Trump has simultaneously curtailed, and even effectively eliminated, any realistic path of asylum for refugees from Mexico, Central and South America.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 May 2025
That means that from the president’s attempts to ban birth citizenship to a host of other issues, a singular judge has responded to plaintiffs’ lawsuits by issuing an order that takes effect across the country, effectively blocking Trump’s agenda nationwide.
—Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 25 May 2025
To effectively manage them, foster a supportive environment, listen to their concerns and involve them in team-building activities to cultivate trust.
—Nancy Pulciano, Rolling Stone, 23 May 2025
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Ann Goldstein, New Yorker, 25 May 2025
Ironically, Trump has simultaneously curtailed, and even effectively eliminated, any realistic path of asylum for refugees from Mexico, Central and South America.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 May 2025
That means that from the president’s attempts to ban birth citizenship to a host of other issues, a singular judge has responded to plaintiffs’ lawsuits by issuing an order that takes effect across the country, effectively blocking Trump’s agenda nationwide.
—Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 25 May 2025
To effectively manage them, foster a supportive environment, listen to their concerns and involve them in team-building activities to cultivate trust.
—Nancy Pulciano, Rolling Stone, 23 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for effectively
Adverb
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Staying organized is the best way to pack efficiently, and that's why the right packing essentials are a must-have for any trip.—
Aly Walansky,
Travel + Leisure,
24 May 2025
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These tools are remarkably skilled at quickly, comprehensively, and efficiently consuming vast amounts of data and regurgitating it within a different context.—
Maria Williams,
USA Today,
24 May 2025
Adverb
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Harry Bertoia Bar Stools from Knoll (Set of 2) $1,500 1stDibs These Harry Bertoia stools spotted on 1stDibs are the type of seats that can be dressed up or down—or left alone to be adequately admired.—
Kelly Dawson,
Architectural Digest,
28 May 2025
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Élites who do not adequately submit are often destroyed—but leaders who fail to protect the élite are also prone to be overthrown.—
Evan Osnos,
New Yorker,
26 May 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 4 Jun. 2025.
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